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Teenager's rare autoimmune disorder caused her to hallucinate a flying green dinosaurDiagnostic Dilemma Doctors ran many tests to uncover the cause of a teen girl's auditory and visual hallucinations.
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'I won't trust AI': Readers share mixed reaction to AI tools that calculate people's biological agesPoll Scientists have developed AI tools to measure a person's true "biological age." Live Science asked readers whether they would be comfortable using these tools.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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Flu season is kicking off early — are you getting a vaccine?Poll New data reveals that flu season is off to an early start in several Western states. Live Science wants to know if you have already gotten the flu vaccine or plan to do so this year.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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'October is the ideal time to get vaccinated': Flu season is kicking off early, experts sayFlu tests are coming back positive at higher rates than is typical for early fall in several Western states, data suggests.
By Olivia Maule Published
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Scientists have identified a 'protein signature' in blood that could predict healthy agingHaving a certain ratio of proteins produced by immune cells in your blood is linked to a higher risk of age-related diseases, scientists report.
By Zunnash Khan Published
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Would you trust AI to calculate your true 'biological age'?Poll Scientists have developed various AI tools to measure people's biological ages. Would you use one?
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Why are dengue cases surging in Florida this year? An 'unlucky' combination of factors, experts sayAnalysis Dengue fever infections are booming in Florida this year, with more local cases than usual and the state's first dengue-related death in nearly a century. Why?
By Olivia Ferrari Published
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Woman 'saw dead people' and fired a gun at them after taking too many aspirinDiagnostic Dilemma Before visiting the emergency room, a woman fired a gun at hallucinations triggered by over-the-counter pills.
By Lauren Schneider Published
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'Zombie cells' may drive aging, and scientists are devising new ways to get rid of themAnalysis Immune cells that clear old and dying cells get sluggish with age. Scientists think that rejuvenating these cells could help combat aging.
By Zunnash Khan Published
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