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- Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere, But You Can Lower Your RiskYou can’t avoid the toxic chemicals that are infused into everyday living. But you can lessen some exposure.
- Older People Should Get Another COVID Booster Before SummerPeople ages 65 and older should get a COVID-19 booster vaccination 4 months after their last one, the CDC advised Wednesday.
- COVID Infection Tied to Drop in IQCOVID-19–related cognitive declines in severe cases were equal to a 9-point drop in IQ, new data show, with most loss of memory, reasoning, and executive function.
- All Marijuana Users Face Heart Health Risks, New Report SaysBased on people’s self-reported experience of cardiovascular problems, the study revealed that any use of cannabis was linked to a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, even if people had never used tobacco.
- Study: Counseling, Other Therapies Can Treat Menopause SymptomsTherapies such as group counseling, marital support and mindfulness can treat some symptoms of menopause like anxiety and poor mood, according to a new analysis.
- Are There Exercises That Benefit Women More Than Men? Weight training should be an essential part of anyone’s exercise regimen. But it’s especially important for women to incorporate weight training into their routines.
- Bariatric Surgery Beats Lifestyle Changes for Type 2 DiabetesNew research shows that patients who had bariatric surgery were significantly more likely to have improved glycemic control, diabetes remission, reduced cholesterol levels, and maintain much of their weight loss for a dozen years, compared to the 96 people treated with medical management and lifestyle changes.
- New Recall Warning Issued for Eye Lubricants Sold at Walmart, CVSFour eye lubricant products, including some sold at Walmart and CVS, have been added to the growing list of potentially contaminated over-the-counter eye products made in India.
- Do Patients Know When AI Is Assisting in Health Care?When you message your health care provider about an appointment, a prescription refill, or to answer a question, is artificial intelligence or a person actually answering? In some cases, it’s hard to tell.
- Health Benefits of Stretching You Probably Didn’t KnowWhile experts debate the effectiveness of stretching, some research is uncovering surprising benefits, like strength gains, longevity, and cardiovascular health.
- Norovirus Rates Are Up, Especially in the NortheastNorovirus infection rates are up across the country, as they usually are at this time of year, with the biggest hit occurring in the Northeastern states.
- New Technology Emerges to Measure Microplastics In Human TissueResearchers examining human placentas for evidence of microplastics found measurable amounts in every single one.
- Tree Nuts and Your Health: What to Know About the Super SnackAs a snack, tree nuts pack a punch with added heart benefit.
- CDC: Flu Levels Stay High While COVID DeclinesInfluenza levels remain elevated in the U.S., while COVID-19 levels keep declining, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last Friday in weekly updates.
- Increase in Measles Cases Tied to Drop in Vaccination RatesThe recent growth in measles cases in the United States and the world is linked to declining vaccination rates for children, medical experts say.
- CDC Could Cut COVID Isolation Time: What It Could MeanThe agency appears to be walking a fine line between reducing COVID transmission, including the JN.1 variant, and the reality that many people struggle to forgo work or school for days at a time.
- Paxlovid Lowers Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization, Study FindsAlmost 5,000 people in the study group received Paxlovid. The use of Paxlovid was the best indicator of avoiding hospitalization, with three of those people being hospitalized.
- Brain Dysfunction May Be at Root of Chronic Fatigue SyndromeA multimillion-dollar government study has revealed several key understandings about ME/CFS.
- Beyond the Shots: Focusing on Gut Health Can Aid Weight LossIt might not produce results as dramatic as regular injections, but you can get everything you need in a grocery store, for far less money -- and this approach has the potential to improve your health in numerous ways.
- FDA: Avoid Smartwatches That Claim to Measure Glucose LevelsSmartwatches and rings that claim to measure glucose levels without piercing the skin aren’t approved by the FDA and may be inaccurate.
- Elaborate Skin Care Routines Can Cause Teens More Harm Than GoodExperts say skin care is important, but teens are using too many products.
- Vaccinated People Have Up to 58% Lower Risk of Long COVIDPeople vaccinated against COVID-19 were significantly less likely to have long COVID during the first few years of the pandemic, a new study from Michigan shows.
- For Many, Stigma of Hearing Loss Brings Trouble; Here's What May HelpExperts say that resistance to treatment is deeply rooted in stigma. We’re more likely to ignore hearing loss because of its connection with old age and the clunky hearing aids we remember our grandparents wearing in our youth.
- U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Higher Than Official Record, Study SaysThe number of deaths from COVID-19 is at least 16% higher than official records show, according to a new study.
- Excess Vitamin B3 Linked to Increased Risk of Heart DiseaseTaking a B vitamin supplement that contains niacin could put people at an increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study in the journal Nature Medicine.
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