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Low back pain, which can be a symptom of many different illnesses and conditions, is one of the most common health complaints. Initial treatment often includes over-the-counter pain relievers, application of heat or ice, and physical therapy. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/tVQZQwN
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People who stay up late may miss out on sleep and tend to have other habits that jeopardize their heart health, according to a study in the January 2026 issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/dSQoaR6
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A cruise ship is currently stranded off the coast of West Africa after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three people and made several others very sick. Health officials have found a small number of confirmed and suspected cases of this rare virus on board. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/Ouy8Asu
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Because aspirin helps reduce inflammation, it's been tested as a way to prevent conditions related to long-term inflammation, including colon cancer. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/aqjY4KU
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