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Newly Declassified Report Contradicts Officials, Suggests Havana Syndrome Might Be Caused by Directed Energy
Only several weeks after the intelligence community came out to disavow claims that “Havana Syndrome” — the bizarre rash of neurological disorders plaguing droves of U.S. foreign service officers — was the result of a directed energy weapon, a newly declassified report alleges that may very well be what it is.
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Caffeine Might Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
New research has found a possible link between having high levels of caffeine in your blood and a reduced risk of high body fat and type 2 diabetes. The authors say that clinical trials should be done to confirm whether calorie-free caffeinated drinks can help prevent these conditions.
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Get Tested for Hepatitis B at Least Once, CDC Says in New Advice
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is now advising people to get screened for hepatitis B at least once in their lives. Though the infection can be managed with antivirals and prevented with a highly effective childhood vaccine, many Americans today are still living with chronic hepatitis B, which can raise the risk of…
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A Washington Woman Could Land in Jail After Refusing Tuberculosis Treatment
A woman’s active case of tuberculosis has prompted health officials in Washington state to alert the public. The woman has reportedly turned down treatment for over a year and disobeyed multiple court orders to stay isolated from others. The health department may pursue further legal action against the woman should she continue to not comply,…