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Ear wax could offer clues of early Parkinson’s disease, study suggests

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ear wax may provide an unexpected early warning of Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to new research. In particular, its odor could help clinicians detect the progressive neurological movement disorder, researchers noted in the study, which was published in the journal Analytical Chemistry. Parkinson’s is usually diagnosed after an individual demonstrates symptoms such …

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New COVID variant may cause ‘razor blade throat’ — here’s what to know

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1 could account for up to one-third of cases, according to health officials.  One hallmark of this latest strain is a symptom some people are calling “razor blade throat.” The variant — informally referred to as “Nimbus” — made up an estimated 37% of cases in the …

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Woman dies of brain-eating amoeba after using tap water in nasal rinse device

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman in Texas has died after contracting a fatal brain amoeba from contaminated water. The patient, 71, had used a nasal irrigation device filled with unboiled tap water from an RV’s water faucet, according to an alert from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The “previously healthy” woman …

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