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It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites. The problem was first linked to a species of ticks about 15 years ago — but cases are climbing.
Mayo Clinic
Whether you're tracking steps with your phone, a smartwatch or an old-school pedometer, the result is the same: a good indicator of how much you're moving. But how many is the right number — and are some steps better than others?
Vision
As you get older, your risk for some eye diseases may increase. Eight practical tips from the National Eye Institute for keeping your eyes — and overall health — on track.
Vaccine
A new kind of flu vaccine moved a step closer to the U.S. market as federal health advisers recommended approval of the first shot made with the same mRNA technology that helped end the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nutrition
Q: I take a 500 mg calcium supplement every morning, drink three glasses of milk daily, plus milk on my cereal. Is this too much calcium — and can it cause buildup in my heart?
Health Study
A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest cancers. "While not curing the cancer, it is a very large step forward," a lead researcher said.
Health Study
When people have Alzheimer's disease, an estimated 20% to 50% suffer from hallucinations and delusions. A new treatment aims to ease those distressing symptoms for patients and their caregivers.
Nutrition
Higher fiber intake is linked to lower risk of heart disease, pancreatic cancer and diverticular disease. Here's how to hit your daily quota — no cooking required.
Recipes
When the weather turns warm, lighter dishes with color and pizzazz win the table. This adaptable salad works with grilled chicken, salmon or shrimp — or entirely on its own.
Dear Pharmacist
Most people think they understand migraines: a pounding headache, sensitivity to light, nausea. But some people experience migraines without severe head pain at all — instead they get dizziness, brain fog or a strange floating sensation.
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The Beacon’s award-winning content covers health, financial, technology, housing, travel and arts topics, as well as local events and feature stories. Readers of our three print editions pick up more than 195,000 copies each month at more than 2,300 distribution sites. We also mail copies to subscribers throughout the United States.
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