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Breanna Stewart out for Liberty regular season finale as huge playoff question emerges

Breanna Stewart was ruled out of the Liberty's regular-season finale with left knee soreness, and Jonquel Jones exited with a rolled ankle, leaving both players' playoff availability uncertain. New York enters the postseason as the eighth seed and will face the top-ranked Minnesota Lynx.

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Acting Navy Secretary says eight sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended Middle East deployment that included operations against Iran. Cao's letter also addressed living conditions, food supply and mental health resources aboard the carrier amid congressional scrutiny.

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Taking HRT pills for less than a year puts women at risk of deadly blood clots, study finds

A large Danish study published in the British Medical Journal found that oral hormone replacement therapy pills raise the risk of blood clots by 60 percent and increase heart attack and stroke risk at higher doses, while transdermal treatments such as patches and gels do not carry the same danger. The research analyzed health registry data on more than one million women aged 50 to 69.

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Abortion is on the ballot again as post-Roe policies continue to evolve

Four states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures in November, with Missouri and Nevada considering the issue again after 2024. The measures follow the Dobbs decision and reflect a patchwork of state abortion laws. The article centers on abortion-rights supporters' concerns and a Republican-led effort in Missouri to overturn recent protections.

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Can toothpaste with 'good' bacteria prevent fillings?

A health consumer article examines whether oral probiotic products and specialty toothpastes can support the oral microbiome and help prevent dental problems. It reviews several products with a dentist's expert verdict and ratings, while noting limits in the evidence base.

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Could eating wheatgerm supercharge your flu jab?

A small German study found that daily spermidine supplements improved markers of vaccine response in adults over 65, possibly by slowing immune aging. The article explains dietary sources such as wheatgerm and aged cheese, while a researcher says it is unclear whether normal diets provide enough spermidine to have the same effect.

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