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How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke

How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke

Scientists are still studying the long-term health effects of smoke exposure.

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You Tested Positive for Covid. Can You Still Travel?

You Tested Positive for Covid. Can You Still Travel?

With coronavirus cases on the rise, summer travelers are once again facing difficult questions. Here’s the latest travel guidance from health experts.

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Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son

Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son

Antonya Cooper's son Hamish had cancer and was in “a lot of pain” before his death in 1981.

BBC News - Health-

The Best Relationship Advice We’ve Heard This Year From the Experts

The Best Relationship Advice We’ve Heard This Year From the Experts

Whether you want to get comfortable talking about sex or become an ace apologizer, these tips are for you.

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Our Favorite Nutrition Takeaways from 2024, So Far

Our Favorite Nutrition Takeaways from 2024, So Far

Is red wine good for your heart? Are ultraprocessed foods really that bad for you? We have answers to these questions and more.

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Our Favorite Workouts of 2024, So Far

Our Favorite Workouts of 2024, So Far

This summer, find a new fitness routine that can help you build a habit for the rest of the year.

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Do Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain?

Do Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain?

A new study tracked weight changes associated with eight popular drugs.

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New Drug Approved for Early Alzheimer’s

New Drug Approved for Early Alzheimer’s

The drug, by Eli Lilly, is the latest in a new class of treatments that could modestly slow cognitive decline in initial stages of the disease but also carry safety risks.

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Are we in a summer Covid wave?

Are we in a summer Covid wave?

Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious?

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Do You Need to Wear Sunscreen Every Day?

Do You Need to Wear Sunscreen Every Day?

Some worry it robs you of the benefits of sunshine, like vitamin D. We asked experts to weigh in.

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Why Humid Weather Makes Us Exhausted and How to Stay Safe

Why Humid Weather Makes Us Exhausted and How to Stay Safe

Heat is only part of the picture. Here’s why humid air makes us irritable and exhausted — and how you can cope.

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NHS gene check is helping children with cancer

NHS gene check is helping children with cancer

Whole-genome sequencing enables doctors to quickly decide what medicines will work best.

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Do the Wrist Weights Going Viral on TikTok Work? We Asked the Experts.

Do the Wrist Weights Going Viral on TikTok Work? We Asked the Experts.

We asked fitness experts what wearable weights, which are popular on TikTok, can actually do for your health.

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Amid summer COVID surge warning from CDC, should you worry? Doctors weigh in

Amid summer COVID surge warning from CDC, should you worry? Doctors weigh in

A summer COVID surge is underway in the U.S., warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — so should you be concerned? Two doctors share their input on risks and prevention.

FOX News - Health-

How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats)

How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats)

Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot.

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Why Creating Things With Your Hands Is Good for Your Brain

Why Creating Things With Your Hands Is Good for Your Brain

Creating stuff is good for your brain.

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Why Chronic Illness Symptoms are Commonly Dismissed as Just Stress

Why Chronic Illness Symptoms are Commonly Dismissed as Just Stress

Chronic disease symptoms are often dismissed by physicians — and patients themselves. But that comes from a complex relationship between sickness and stress itself.

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What to Do About Erectile Dysfunction

What to Do About Erectile Dysfunction

Sooner or later, most men will experience a problem achieving or maintaining an erection. But today, there are more treatments than ever.

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Person dies in UK E. coli outbreak linked to salad

Person dies in UK E. coli outbreak linked to salad

It follows a recent outbreak thought to be linked to supermarket sandwiches containing salad leaves.

BBC News - Health-

3 Exercises to Test Your Physical Fitness Level

3 Exercises to Test Your Physical Fitness Level

Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness.

The New York Times-

Women Are Paying for Birth Control When They Shouldn’t Have To

Women Are Paying for Birth Control When They Shouldn’t Have To

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has called on a government watchdog to investigate. Here’s what you need to know.

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Is Daily Aspirin Safe for Older Adults? What to Know About Risks.

Is Daily Aspirin Safe for Older Adults? What to Know About Risks.

The blood thinner can raise the likelihood of gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in people over 60. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times-

Faces made of living skin make robots smile

Faces made of living skin make robots smile

Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and expressions.

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Is Drinking Alcohol on Airplanes Bad For You?

Is Drinking Alcohol on Airplanes Bad For You?

Experts suggest caution before ordering an in-air beverage. Here’s what to keep in mind.

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Your Hologram Doctor Will See You Now

A Texas hospital is experimenting with hologram technology for doctors to see patients. Some health care experts wonder if it’s beneficial.

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