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Fleeing the country and rationing testosterone: Transgender Americans’ new reality under a Trump presidency

Approximately 1.3 million adults and 300,000 youths identify as transgender in the U.S., and among them, it’s clear that a level of panic is...

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Jane Fonda, 86, is Meta’s latest virtual workout coach: ‘We have to keep moving’

The icon's workouts really delivered—on sweat, fun, leg warmers, and Fonda witticisms.

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RFK Jr. has accused the FDA of suppressing hydroxychloroquine. Now, the study that suggested its use in COVID is retracted.

Elsevier issued its formal retraction on Tuesday.

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Mom of Elon Musk wants people to have kids even if they can’t afford it: ‘Have children, add value to your life’

“You don’t have to go to the movies, you don’t have to go out for dinner, just spend time with the most wonderful gifts you can ever have, which...

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Moderna pauses its RSV vaccine trial for children after 5 infants are hospitalized in latest challenge of treating disease

Five infants required hospitalization, with one needing mechanical ventilation.  

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4 possible modern-day factors behind infertility 

Obesity is one of the main drivers, say experts. Still, it’s not clear that infertility is on the rise.

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Hope for Parkinson’s disease symptoms is found in late-stage drug study

Tavapadon aims to treat Parkinson’s motor symptoms by mimicking dopamine in a once-a-day oral dose.

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It’s not just about cholesterol. 1 in 5 have high levels of this artery-clogging substance that can lead to heart disease

It's not only cholesterol that's worrisome: Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.

10.12.2024 6

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Tragic death of a 34-year-old Disney influencer raises the alarm about dangers of living with food allergies

Dominique Brown died after suffering a “medical emergency,” according to an official statement from event host and pop-culture retail company...

09.12.2024 6

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1 in 5 people have this genetic risk factor for heart disease—and most have no idea because doctors rarely test for it

It's not only cholesterol that's worrisome: Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.

05.12.2024 6

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Yelling at your kid makes you ‘not a safe person,’ warns a parenting expert. 3 ways to stop

“Every parent will at some point lose it and yell at their kids," says this child psychologist. But it is important to not make it a habit.

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Want to boost employee morale and productivity? Ramp up volunteering

"It felt like my employer cared about me as a whole human,” says a worker who participated in a workplace volunteer program.

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More than 113 million people are drinking tap water that contains a newly identified chemical—and nobody knows if it’s toxic or not

The byproduct of chloramine—used to disinfect drinking water—and naturally occurring chemicals has finally been identified: chloranitramide.

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Beyond Meat CEO hopes to redefine the American diet. It’s why he defied haters by reformulating his products

Ethan Brown decided to make the Beyond products “unassailable from a health perspective.” 

21.11.2024 6

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You can lower your cholesterol by up to 25% with diet and exercise. Here’s what to eat more of, and what to cut out

Eating plant-based foods that are rich in fiber and healthy fats through what’s long been known as the portfolio diet is one excellent approach.

16.11.2024 20

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The No. 1 thing you can do to help your kids become ‘fully functioning, successful adults’

The single best gift you could ever give your kid, says psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy, "is the ability to handle hard things.”

16.11.2024 10

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How Trump’s Agenda 47, plus Project 2025, offer clues into possible health-care policy changes

Donald Trump's Agenda 47 and the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 provide plenty of clues into what health-care changes may be coming.

14.11.2024 10

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2 steps to wire your kids for resilience, according to parenting expert Dr. Becky

The single best gift you could ever give your kid, says the psychologist, "is the ability to handle hard things.”

09.11.2024 20

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Millions were devastated by the election results, and so were their therapists. Here’s how they pushed through together

Bookings for mental-health sessions spiked on Wednesday, leaving bereft therapists to put their own reactions aside.

09.11.2024 5

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RFK Jr. wants Trump to remove fluoride from water over health claims. Here’s what science says.

A primer on fluoride in drinking water, its history of controversy, and what the science says.

07.11.2024 6

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UPS Store president shares 4 lessons she learned from surviving a ‘widowmaker’ heart attack

“Now the way I think about setbacks is to say some of them are very far out of our control,” Sarah Casalan says.

27.10.2024 20

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Tai chi isn’t just for seniors. The workout boosts strength, flexibility, and longevity, no matter what your age

Plus, getting started is easy. Here's how.

26.10.2024 10

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A 14-year-old’s suicide was prompted by an AI chatbot, lawsuit alleges. Here’s how parents can help keep kids safe from new tech

Kids are drawn to AI companions for an array of reasons, from non-judgmental listening to emotional support, but there are risks. Here's how to spot...

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Will you have a stroke? These 17 factors—10 just for women—can be predictors, say new prevention guidelines

The American Stroke Association this week released its first new clinical guidelines for strokes in a decade.

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Why Arianna Huffington believes AI will transform health care beyond the doctor’s office

With AI comes a greater ability to collect and mine data, find insights, and help people change their behavior, she said.

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The potential cost of not setting screen-time boundaries for your kids ‘has never been higher’ one expert warns

“If you can't say no to a cupcake, you're not going to be able to say no to TikTok," says psychologist Becky Kennedy, aka Dr. Becky.

15.10.2024 5

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Exclusive: Prince Harry and ‘The Anxious Generation’ author talk social media and mental health

"The smartphone is stealing young people's childhood," Prince Harry said.

10.10.2024 7

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The safest cities in America, according to a new report

Community safety, natural-disaster risk, and financial safety all factored into this year's list.

07.10.2024 5

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Vitamin D may improve your energy levels. Here’s how much you need each day

Here's what to know about vitamin D benefits and risks, particularly when it comes to ending fatigue.

05.10.2024 10

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Gen Z’s anxiety is spilling into the workplace. Here’s how to effectively manage the ‘anxious generation’

Experts weigh in on how Gen X and boomer bosses can work with, not against, the expectations of younger employees.

03.10.2024 10

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Bright light therapy used for Seasonal Affective Disorder can help treat other depressions, too

The new study, out of Brazil, revealed that BLT was an effective adjunctive treatment for nonseasonal depressive disorders.

02.10.2024 10

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Many women find their own breast cancer. So why are breast self-exams no longer recommended?

When it comes to preventing breast-cancer deaths, the incremental advantage of the self-exam is hard to demonstrate. But self-awareness is vital.

02.10.2024 20

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‘Hot to Go’ pop sensation Chappell Roan drops out of music festival to prioritize health

“Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks and I am really feeling it," Roan said in an apology to fans.

27.09.2024 5

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How vitamin B12 could give you an energy boost

A B12 deficiency can cause issue ranging from exhaustion to neurological problems.

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Barbara Corcoran on losing her mom to Alzheimer’s—and fearing she might have it, too

“I think it took a long time to process it,” the Shark Tank star says about the loss of her mom.

27.09.2024 6

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For the CEO of popular Olly vitamins, the latest supplement launch is personal

Olly's Hanneke Willenborg introduced a menopause policy for its own employees—and a new supplement for all women dealing with hormonal changes.

24.09.2024 10

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Why the CEO of popular Olly vitamins wants to stop menopausal symptoms with one little pill

Olly's Hanneke Willenborg introduced a menopause policy for its own employees—and a new supplement for all women dealing with hormonal changes.

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Many women struggle to lose belly fat in middle age. Here’s some expert help

The loss of estrogen in menopause is strongly associated with a change in body composition.

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Nearly half of Gen Zers wish TikTok ‘was never invented,’ survey finds

TikTok and X were the platforms most young people regretted having in their lives.

17.09.2024 9

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Actor Kate Winslet touts testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for low sex drive in women. Here’s what it means

Once testosterone is gone, said Winslet, "you have to replace it, and that is something that can be done and you'll feel sexy again. I know."

16.09.2024 9

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‘Transgender operations on illegal aliens’: Here’s what Trump may have been talking about in debate

Gender-affirming treatment for transgender inmates is controversial health-care issue

11.09.2024 6

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Women will now be notified about breast density after mammograms. Here’s what should happen next

Nearly half of women over 40 have dense breasts, which bring an elevated risk of breast cancer and also tend to mask it in screenings.

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Patti Scialfa, E Street Band member and wife of Bruce Springsteen, has multiple myeloma cancer. Here’s what that means

The rare cancer affects plasma cells, found in bone marrow.

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Biden-Harris administration move to make mental-health care more accessible

Rules announced Monday aim to get more therapy covered by insurance.

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Drunk driving gets all the attention but driving while high is also a real problem

It's both unsafe and illegal—despite changing marijuana laws in the U.S.

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Aetna expands access to fertility services, becoming first major insurer to cover IUI

The move was "yet another demonstration of Aetna’s commitment to women’s health across all communities," said the insurer.

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Chick-fil-A’s banana pudding milkshake is back. You won’t believe how much sugar it has

Do not mistake the special shake for a healthy smoothie.

26.08.2024 10

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More Americans than ever—especially young adults—say drinking alcohol is unhealthy

Poll also found adults are less likely to imbibe and less likely to overindulge when they do than in the past.

21.08.2024 10

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Alcohol and drug use linked to over 3 million annual deaths worldwide

The numbers represented 4.7% of all deaths total worldwide, according to the World Health Organization

19.08.2024 7

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Are you ‘addicted’ to your phone? How to spot the signs—and what to do about it

Sometimes, your smartphone habit can cross over into problematic territory.

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