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Health Update: Sleep, Oatmeal, and New Infection Alerts

2/21/2026

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Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a menopause specialist, emphasizes sleep's essential role for overall health and advocates simple lifestyle changes to boost longevity.
Backlash against the low-fat food pyramid emerged, with some experts attributing obesity to it.
A study suggests that eating oatmeal for two days can positively affect heart health.
Health warnings arise from a confirmed outbreak of a sexually transmitted fungal infection.
Bird flu concerns surface due to wild bird deaths.

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Story summary

Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a menopause specialist, emphasizes sleep's essential role for overall health and advocates simple lifestyle changes to boost longevity.
Backlash against the low-fat food pyramid emerged, with some experts attributing obesity to it.
A study suggests that eating oatmeal for two days can positively affect heart health.
Health warnings arise from a confirmed outbreak of a sexually transmitted fungal infection.
Bird flu concerns surface due to wild bird deaths.