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Recent major health stories include Deion Sanders' recovery from bladder cancer, FDA considerations for antidepressant warnings during pregnancy, cancer drugs showing promise for Alzheimer's, new rules for blood donation by cancer survivors, nanoplastics' health risks, and debunking sunscreen myths. Other stories cover mental health funding cuts, mercury risks in Senegalese gold mining, pediatric heart donation, and heat-related illness prevention.

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New study: Existing cancer drugs show promise for treating Alzheimer’s

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  • Researchers identified two existing cancer drugs that may help reverse Alzheimer's-related brain changes. 3s
  • The study analyzed 1,300 drugs and found these two could slow cognitive decline. 1m 10s
  • Both drugs are FDA-approved and have shown lower Alzheimer's risk in cancer patients. 1m 27s
  • Researchers plan to clarify how the drugs work together in upcoming clinical trials. 2m 14s
  • Repurposing these drugs could speed up the approval process for Alzheimer's treatment. 2m 28s
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New study: Existing cancer drugs show promise for treating Alzheimer’s
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Scripps News
15 hours ago
New study: Existing cancer drugs show promise for treating Alzheimer’s

Researchers find two existing cancer drugs may slow Alzheimer's progression, offering hope for millions affected by the disease.

FDA weighs warning labels on antidepressants for pregnant women
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Scripps News
16 hours ago
FDA weighs warning labels on antidepressants for pregnant women

The FDA is considering warning labels on antidepressants for pregnant women, though experts say untreated depression poses greater risks than the medications.

How to stay safe in the hot weather
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AccuWeather
21 hours ago
How to stay safe in the hot weather

Extreme heat poses health risks including heat illness; early symptoms include heavy sweating and dizziness, with loss of consciousness requiring emergency care.

Cancer survivors can donate blood sooner under new rules
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10 News First
1 day ago
Cancer survivors can donate blood sooner under new rules

Australia now allows cancer survivors to donate blood after 12 months in remission, down from five years, following research confirming cancer is not transmissible via transfusion.

Trump's cuts to mental health grants leave students without support
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CBS America
1 day ago
Trump's cuts to mental health grants leave students without support

Federal mental health funding cuts have left US schools facing shortages of counselors, impacting student access to essential services.

Deion Sanders reveals bladder cancer battle, recovery
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CNN
2 days ago
Deion Sanders reveals bladder cancer battle, recovery

Deion Sanders announces he was diagnosed with bladder cancer, underwent surgery, and is now cancer-free, describing the recovery as life-changing.

Debunking claims that sunscreen is harmful, causes cancer
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Euronews
2 days ago
Debunking claims that sunscreen is harmful, causes cancer

Experts refute claims that sunscreen ingredients cause cancer, confirming major brands have removed controversial chemicals and sunscreen remains safe.

Small-scale gold miners in Senegal use mercury despite health risks
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Africanews
3 days ago
Small-scale gold miners in Senegal use mercury despite health risks

Senegalese gold miners continue using mercury, causing soil contamination and health issues such as lung disease and birth deformities.

Family turns loss into life by donating late son’s heart
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CNN
3 days ago
Family turns loss into life by donating late son’s heart

A family donates their late son's heart for Argentina's first pediatric transplant from a donor in controlled asystole, raising awareness for organ donation.

The impact of nanoplastics on long-term health
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CBS News
3 days ago
The impact of nanoplastics on long-term health

Studies detect nanoplastics in human tissues, linking exposure to higher risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and potential links to dementia.

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