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New Study Reveals Details Of Lingering Covid-19 Symptoms After Infection 

A recent study published in Nature Communications has given a larger understanding over lingering Covid-19 symptoms experienced by people who contracted the virus. The study utilized electronic health records from the National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER Initiative. 
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Study Suggests Global Rise In Type 2 Diabetes Attributed To Refined Carbs And Red Meat Consumption 

According to a new study recently published in the journal Nature Medicine, consuming too many refined carbohydrates, such as wheat and rice products, as well as a lack of grains is contributing to the global growth rate of type 2 diabetes. 
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CDC Says a Deadly Fungal Infection Is Spreading in the US at an ‘Alarming’ Rate

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning that a drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungus is spreading rapidly at an “alarming rate” through U.S. health care facilities.
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Popular Sugar Substitute Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

According to a study published in Nature Magazine on Monday, researchers have found links between erythritol, a common low-calorie sugar substitute, and an increased risk for cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke.
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New Study Suggests 60% Of Stroke Survivors Could Develop Cognitive Decline Within One Year

According to a new study and statement from the American Stroke Association, up to 60% of all stroke survivors develop cognitive issues within one year, and one-third develop dementia within five years.