health
The oral-brain axis: New research uncovers surprising links between the bacteria in your mouth and mental health symptoms
A recent study published in Translational Psychiatry has found a connection between the bacteria in our mouths and mental health. Researchers analyzed...
psypost.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
Insurance Company Where CEO Was Assassinated Jacking Up Cost of Cancer Drugs by "Thousands of Percent," Government Finds
Even for insurers, this is a new low. UnitedHealthcare's drug dealing arm is, according to the government, massively marking up the cost of...
futurism.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Cataract Surgery May Cause Dry Eye, Indicates Meta-Analysis
According to a meta-analysis, tear film stability shows deterioration after cataract surgery, with symptoms potentially lasting up to 3 months...
medscape.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Is Moderate Drinking Okay?
“Every drink takes five minutes off your life.” Maybe the thought scares you. Personally, I find comfort in it. Here’s a simple question: Is...
theatlantic.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
This Cheap Drugstore Remedy Could Help You Recover From a Cold Faster
When you come down with a cold, you have to deal with a runny nose, sore throat, and cough for about a week. A simple...
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Is This 4-Ingredient Drink Really 'Natural Mounjaro'? Dietitians Explain
For every health concern, someone on social media is touting a quick-fix solution—often in the form of a drink. Most of these concoctions are...
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
An Iconic Breakfast Brand Has Recalled a Product in 11 States
If you're prepping for a cozy long weekend with breakfast at home, households with a certain dietary sensitivity will want to check their pancake...
thehealthy.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
I'm A Doctor, This Bright Red Drink Could Help Lower Your Cholesterol
It's thought around 59% of people have high cholesterol – but many won't show symptoms. A TV doctor has revealed how a juice which you can pick...
huffingtonpost.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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health
'I'm an ER Doctor—This Is the One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do After a Fall'
Plus, the best way you can help someone else who has taken a tumble. Falling—no matter how it happens—doesn’t just hurt, it...
parade.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to Higher Uveitis Risk
A cohort study suggests that people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have twice the incidence of noninfectious uveitis (NIU) as controls, an...
medscape.com
- 30+ days ago
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beauty / health
The hidden health risk of having your hair washed
Going to the hairdresser is often considered a relaxing, pampering experience, but a rare condition known as beauty parlor stroke syndrome (BPSS)...
theconversation.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
New Obesity Definition Shifts Focus From BMI – Here's The Science Behind It
Obesity is currently defined using a person's body mass index, or BMI. This is calculated as weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of height...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Cardiologist and cohort of RFK Jr. warns Americans to avoid foods with 5 or more ingredients. Here’s why
Why this cardiologist—an ardent RFK Jr. supporter—wants you to avoid foods with 5 or more ingredients...
fortune.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
How a Person with Bipolar Disorder Thinks, an Expert Doctor Explains
A Cleveland Clinic psychiatrist discusses what the latest research suggests causes bipolar, what the individual experiences, and often effective...
thehealthy.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Doctors Called Me a Hypochondriac — The Reality Was Much Worse
Navigating the healthcare system in the United States is a challenging process for anyone, but it becomes an even steeper uphill battle when dealing...
blackdoctor.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
Relieve Hip Pain Once and for All With These 5 Moves
Fitness experts share the best exercises for hip pain, plus common hip pain causes and when to see a doctor....
wellandgood.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
A new definition of obesity could help treat millions of people
Rethinking the way we define obesity could help millions of people worldwide, argue a team of researchers who want to introduce a new category of...
newscientist.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Map Reveals Every US State's Favorite Junk Food
Pizza is the United States' favorite junk food, hitting top spot in 37 out of 50 states, but nutrition experts say it doesn't have to be an...
newsweek.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Pee In The Shower? We Have Good News
To pee or not to pee, that is the question. I’ll be honest: I had no idea how many adults peed in the shower...
huffingtonpost.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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health
Yogurt Recall Update As FDA Sets Risk Level Over Plastic Contamination
Greek yogurt has been given the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s second highest risk level after it was recalled over the possible...
newsweek.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
9 Health Benefits of Eating Raisins Regularly, According to a Dietitian
Raisins are dehydrated grapes and come in two varieties: black (from red grapes) and golden (from green grapes). They are sweet—though they don’t...
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
At JPM, Eli Lilly’s CEO Explains Why Mounjaro, Zepbound Sales Were Lower Than Expected
Revenue for the blockbuster Eli Lilly drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound continues to grow, but not as much as expected. At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare...
medcitynews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Forget BMI – there’s a 2,000 year-old technique for measuring body fat that’s more useful
It’s the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticised again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group of experts is...
theconversation.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Nearly 25,000 Pounds of Frozen Products Recalled from a Major Grocer Nationwide
Foreign material was found inside by at least two consumers—one of whom suffered a dental injury as a result. A 2024 market trend analysis reveals...
thehealthy.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Which Country Tops the Charts for Largest Breast Size?
Which country ranks the highest? A recent report, highlighted by the New York Post, breaks down global breast size averages, and the findings are...
newbeauty.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
You Should Be Doing Hamstring Stretches Every Day—Here’s Why (and 7 to Try)
Trainers share their favorite ways to loosen up. If you can’t touch your toes without majorly bending your knees, that’s a sure sign...
www.gq.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Not Getting Enough Sun? 7 Ways Your Body Is Telling You You’re Low on Vitamin D
Low vitamin D levels aren't always detectable, but symptoms can occur if you have a deficiency. Here are the signs and how to treat them....
wellandgood.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Move aside, BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds
An international committee of scientists has proposed a change to the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The goal is to offer a more nuanced...
npr.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
The secret to doing hard things and getting stuff done
Over the last year, NPR graphics reporter Daniel Wood — a busy dad of three — says he's been able to maintain "a workout cadence I've never,...
wkyufm.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
If You Notice This One Cold-Related Symptom In the Month of January, You Should Go to Urgent Care ASAP
No, it's not "just the season." Coughing, sneezing and wheezing—these common cold symptoms are often considered a default way of life each January....
parade.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
'I Ate A High-Protein Breakfast Every Day For 30 Days—Here's How My Body Changed'
Here's the exact plan I followed. Throughout my undergrad years, I would often tuck myself in at night and dream of my daily morning blueberry...
womenshealthmag.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Butter vs. Ghee: Which Is Healthier?
Ghee is clarified butter, meaning most of its water and milk solids are removed. This results in a clear yellow product that is rich in...
health.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
What Actually Kills Norovirus and How to Get Rid of It in Your Home
Your step-by-step guide to effectively disinfecting all the things. If someone you live with gets norovirus (the nasty stomach bug on the rise), your...
self.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Oat Milk vs. Almond Milk: Which Is Healthier?
Cow's milk has long been a staple in many diets as a source of calcium and other crucial nutrients. As more people seek plant-based lifestyles,...
health.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
What Does a Hernia Feel Like? An Expert Surgeon Explains
We hope you'll never need to know this—but in case symptoms of a hernia ever creep up, a Cleveland Clinic surgeon reveals when to...
thehealthy.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
'I'm an OB/GYN—This is the One Common Habit I'm Begging People to Skip Post-Menopause'
You may need to make some changes to your morning and night routines. If you're postmenopause, you're perhaps all too familiar with symptoms such as...
parade.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Major Study Links 15 Factors to Early Dementia Risk
While dementia is much more common in older adults, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with young-onset dementia (YOD) each year, and an...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
28 High Protein Foods to Help Build Lean Muscle
Both diet and exercise are essential for building muscle. When it comes to nutrition, the most beneficial foods to support muscle growth are those...
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Over 20,000 Bottles of a Pain & Fever Reducer Have Been Recalled Nationwide
It's best known as the active ingredient in Tylenol, but the capsule and tablet forms of an off-brand name pose an issue that could cause...
thehealthy.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Five terrifying facts about alcohol that might make you want to quit drinking this year
Many of us are currently in the middle of Dry Jan, but you might end up wanting to extend your booze hiatus after learning these...
tyla.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Older Brains Work Best When Our Home Is This Temperature
Our brains work best when our homes are at a specific temperature; too hot or too cold and we are more likely to experience cognitive...
newsweek.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Mapped: Life Expectancy in Major Economies
Graphics & Design Mapped: Life Expectancy in Major Economies Trade significantly impacts a population’s overall health and prosperity, closely linking...
visualcapitalist.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Updated Guidelines for Preventing Osteoporosis-Related Fractures Released
TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 -- All women 65 and older should continue to be screened for osteoporosis, the nation’s leading preventive health panel says...
drugs.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Nearly 8,000 Bottles of a Trusted Allergy Medicine Have Been Recalled Nationwide
If you turn to this old standby for relief when allergy symptoms hit, the FDA says one generic type was "imprinted" with the wrong...
thehealthy.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Common sleep medication may prevent brain from clearing 'waste'
Although doctors recommend that adults over the age of 18 get at least 7 hoursof quality sleep each night, the most recent data suggest that many may...
medicalnewstoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
A Secret Way to Fight Off Stomach Bugs
It isn’t hand sanitizer. Influenza cases have been surging. RSV activity is “very high.” Signs of COVID have been mounting in sewer water, and...
theatlantic.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / how-to
I Asked a Neuroscientist How to Care Less About What Others Think
Before 2025 had even begun, I’d already decided that I was going to be entering my IDGAF era. I’ve always been quite a self-conscious...
vogue.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils Might Be Toxic. Here's What You Can Use Instead
There’s yet more evidence that exposure to plastics can be harmful to health. Recent research indicates that black plastic found in items like food...
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Cancer label for alcoholic drinks divides Colorado experts
Colorado experts and industry veterans are divided over U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's recent call for the U.S. to adopt warning labels on...
axios.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Americans' faith in most professions dwindles: Gallup
Americans have consistently viewed medical workers, K-12 teachers and military officers as the most ethical professions — but even their ratings have...
axios.com
- 30+ days ago
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