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HEALTH|HEALTHBad flu season getting worse; skyrocketing cases set state recordThe flu season is hitting in full force, especially in New York, Colorado and Louisiana, where flu-like activity is very high, according to the CDC.
HEALTH|HEALTHHow federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic childBy blaming chronic disease and disability on food and toxins, and ‘just asking questions’ about widely accepted science, MAHA discounts the government’s responsibility for meeting disabled peoples’ needs.
HEALTH|HEALTHMidlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shiftWhat you do in the years leading up to menopause can help counter the natural hormonal effects of aging, setting you up for a healthier transition.
HEALTH|HEALTHMidlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shiftWhat you do in the years leading up to menopause can help counter the natural hormonal effects of aging, setting you up for a healthier transition.
HEALTH|HEALTHAluminum salts emerge as likely target as health officials scrutinize childhood vaccinesRecent federal scrutiny of an additive in some vaccines — aluminum salts — offers a clue about what’s to come under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s leadership.
HEALTH|HEALTHGame theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaksVaccine hesitancy isn’t a moral failure – it’s a property of a system in which people must balance personal and collective interests.
HEALTH|HEALTHGame theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaksVaccine hesitancy isn’t a moral failure – it’s a property of a system in which people must balance personal and collective interests.
HEALTH|HEALTHFDA approves Wegovy pill for weight lossThe Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
HEALTH|HEALTHRaw oysters linked to ongoing salmonella outbreak infecting 64 across 22 states: CDCAt least 20 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
HEALTH|HEALTHFDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss: What to knowSome tout a daily semaglutide pill as a game-changer for weight-loss treatment.
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
HEALTH|HEALTHFactbox-Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats upDec 23 () - The weight-loss drug market is surging, with biotech firms racing to win share in a sector dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Analysts forecast the industry will generate about $150 billion in annual sales in the next decade.
HEALTH|HEALTHCannabis reclassification could 'open the floodgates' for research, scientists sayA long-awaited change in drug policy by President Donald Trump could bring scientists one step closer to understanding the harms and benefits of marijuana.
HEALTH|HEALTHI’m a doctor. Here are 10 science-backed tips to help you get healthier.If you want to build healthier habits in 2026, here’s my advice: Give yourself time. New routines don’t stick overnight. A classic study found that it takes on average 66 days of practicing a new dietary or physical behavior each day before it becomes a habit. You need to make it easy to make it last. So choose one habit and list every barrier that will keep you from hitting the mark. Then pre-solve each one. Is it too cold to go for a jog early in the morning? Find a 30-minute cardio routine on
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
HEALTH|HEALTHDoctor's orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh. The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —“oh, hoo hoo hoo, eeh, ha ha ha”— soon ripples into genuine laughter, and she giddily kicks her feet. The laughter clubs were based on the common-sense notion that laughter relieves stress.
HEALTH|HEALTHHow stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sickerHealth disparities cost society billions of dollars, and their effects ripple across communities.
HEALTH|HEALTHYou finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of itGetting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation. “It is really hard — even for me as a doctor going to see my own family doctor — to remember the things that I wanted to bring up,” said Dr. Sarah Nosal, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
HEALTH|HEALTHYou finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of itGetting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation. “It is really hard — even for me as a doctor going to see my own family doctor — to remember the things that I wanted to bring up,” said Dr. Sarah Nosal, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu illness count nears 5 million, with New York City among the hardest hitNew York City is seeing some of the highest levels in the country.
HEALTH|HEALTHHow Trump's marijuana executive order could change medical research landscapeExperts say Trump's executive order may remove barriers currently in place.
HEALTH|HEALTHHow C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk markerC-reactive protein – a marker of inflammation – is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol.
HEALTH|HEALTHEating Brie, Gouda, cheddar may lower dementia risk, new study saysA Swedish study found people who eat more high-fat cheese including Brie, Gouda and cheddar, and consumed cream had a lower risk for dementia.
HEALTH|HEALTHExplainer-What will change with the US reclassification of marijuana?By Nancy Lapid Dec 17 (Reuters) - U.S.
HEALTH|HEALTHRFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades longFederal officials are questioning the safety of the vaccine series children receive. Here’s the story of how the childhood vaccine schedule came about.
HEALTH|HEALTHStudy reveals links between global food systems, obesity, and climate changeBoth crises share common roots and solutions, researchers say.
HEALTH|HEALTHHow to disinfect if the stomach bug hits your homeNorovirus can spread easily. Someone who was sick with the virus can spread it up to two weeks after feeling better.
HEALTH|HEALTHBaby takes 1st steps after receiving groundbreaking gene-edited therapyKJ Muldoon received a groundbreaking new treatment earlier this year.
HEALTH|HEALTHSupreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standardsThere are some 2,500 of these centers across the United States. Many are located within a mile of an abortion provider.
HEALTH|HEALTHUnpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but that doesn’t take away its ethical valueDebating whether to step back from a career to take on caregiving responsibilities can be a tough decision – not just financially or emotionally but ethically as well.
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