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Leverage On Heroes MediaLucy Davis Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
The Office U.K. star Lucy Davis shares her 'incurable' cancer diagnosis and her plans to live life to the fullest
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Leverage On Heroes MediaWho really needs testosterone? Military screening plans spark debate
As the military moves to screen service members for low testosterone amid a surge in social media claims, medical experts examine who actually requires hormone therapy.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaSome disabled people want to advance their careers. They say Medicaid rules stop them
Workers with disabilities face structural barriers as upcoming Medicaid work requirements threaten critical health coverage if career advancement leads to higher earnings.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaBlood Test Could Speed Lymphoma Diagnosis in Resource-Limited Settings
A novel blood test approach offers faster detection for lymphoma patients, potentially transforming cancer care in regions with limited medical infrastructure.
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Leverage On Heroes Media‘Reaching 50 is a success story’: how one trans woman survived HIV and stigma in Latin America
Erika Castellanos reflects on turning 50 despite a regional life expectancy of 35 for transgender women, warning that aid cuts and rising human rights rollbacks threaten HIV gains.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaIt's been a record summer for foodborne illness
Soaring temperatures and tainted produce drive record foodborne illness cases, with cyclosporiasis topping 10,000 and a new salmonella outbreak traced to Mexican jalapeños.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaCyclists take over downtown Ardmore for 10th annual Rock N' Ride
Over 400 cyclists flooded downtown Ardmore and Suburban Square for the 10th annual Rock N' Ride to support local emergency medical services.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaWe know sleep, exercise and diet are vital for health. But why?
Neuroscience reveals that sleep, exercise, and diet all rely on the same fundamental cellular mechanisms to protect our bodies and brains.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaMichigan Primary Forces Democratic Party to Accept Leftwing Shift
Abdul El-Sayed’s decisive primary victory over Haley Stevens signals a major leftwing breakthrough within the Democratic party in a vital midwestern swing state.
Read full story →My husband won’t make any effort to please me in bed | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
An anonymous 40-year-old reader seeks advice from agony aunt Annalisa Barbieri regarding intimacy struggles with her 60-year-old husband following the birth of their baby.
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Leverage On Heroes Media‘Lip-smackingly sour’: the best (and worst) supermarket cottage cheeses, tasted and rated
A comprehensive review of modern supermarket cottage cheese reveals how the once-maligned diet food became a high-protein social media sensation in the United Kingdom.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaWasted Medicine in UK Communities Could Fill 75 Swimming Pools Annually
Pharmacies in England report an estimated 3,400 tonnes of partially used medicines discarded annually, highlighting systemic supply and prescription management challenges.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaWasted medicine in England could fill 75 swimming pools a year, pharmacy group says
The National Pharmacy Association estimates that 3,400 tonnes of partly used medicines were thrown away in England during 2024-25, calling for more regular repeat prescription reviews.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaNIH Plans to Restrict International Visa Holders From Pathways to Independence Funding
The National Institutes of Health intends to limit its vital Pathways to Independence award program exclusively to United States citizens, permanent residents, and noncitizen nationals.
Read full story →EpilepsyGTx Appoints Teresa Nunes as Chief Medical Officer in Latest Industry Leadership Transition
Biotechnology firm EpilepsyGTx appoints former Allucent executive Teresa Nunes as its new chief medical officer to oversee clinical development programs.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaHow drugs leach out of your sweat and can spoil your sofa
Furniture manufacturers reveal that chemicals from prescription medications can seep through human perspiration and ruin leather upholstery.
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Let’s all get on board with travel etiquette | Letters
Public transport readers share insights on seat-giving etiquette, noting how unseen health conditions like early pregnancy and endometriosis require courtesy.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaScientists Use Artificial Intelligence to Create Synthetic Viruses Capable of Killing Bacteria
A Stanford University-led research team has successfully used generative artificial intelligence to design functioning, never-before-seen viruses that target drug-resistant bacteria.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaMichigan lifts lettuce warnings as cyclospora cases fall
Michigan health authorities have rescinded precautionary advisories against bagged salad consumption following a measurable decline in cyclosporiasis infections.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaJoan Jett Cancels Upcoming Shows After Surgery From a Fractured Vertebra
The legendary rock musician has halted her touring schedule to recover following a medical procedure on her spine.
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