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How Much Fiber Everyone Needs per Day
If you’re wondering how many grams of fiber you need per day to get its benefits, check out this chart. The recommendations vary by age and sex.
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Allergic Conjunctivitis: Everything You Need to Know
Types, Causes, Treatment, and More
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'Vampire facials' were linked to cases of HIV. Here's what to know about the beauty treatment
Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report last week, marking the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through cosmetic services using needles. Federal health officials said in a new report that an investigation from 2018 through 2023 into the clinic in Albuquerque, VIP Spa, found it apparently reused disposable equipment intended for one-
4 min read - USAssociated Press
Supreme Court will hear case claiming CBD product got trucker fired
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal from a CBD hemp oil maker fighting a lawsuit from a truck driver who says he got fired after using a product falsely advertised as being free from marijuana's active ingredient. Douglas Horn says he took the product to help with chronic shoulder and back pain he had after a serious accident.
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46% of Americans have seasonal allergies — and 22% have missed work or school because of it, new Yahoo/YouGov poll finds
If allergy symptoms are bothersome or impact quality of life, experts say it’s time to take medications. Here's what experts recommend.
5 min read - BusinessThe New York Times
How Supplement Stores Are Trying to Tap Into the Ozempic Boom
As diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy took off in the past few years, many people turned away from established diet and nutrition products. Now, two retailers that specialize in nutritional supplements — GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe — are trying new approaches to win over people who are taking those drugs or who are interested in them. GNC is dedicating a wall of supplements in its more than 2,300 stores to products that it believes will appeal to people on Ozempic, which conta
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Sexsomnia: An embarrassing sleep disorder no one wants to talk about
Imagine having sex with your partner in your sleep and having no memory of it once awake. Welcome to the world of sexsomnia.
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Why Your Breakfast Should Start with a Vegetable
By changing the order in which you eat food, it’s possible to eat carbs and have healthy blood sugar, too.
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FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety
Makers of medical tests that have long escaped government oversight will have about four years to show that their new offerings deliver accurate results, under a government rule vigorously opposed by the testing industry. The regulation finalized Monday by the Food and Drug Administration will gradually phase in oversight of new tests developed by laboratories, a multibillion-dollar industry that regulators say poses growing risks to Americans. “The agency cannot stand by while Americans conti
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Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says
Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger, at age 40, according to an influential U.S. task force. Previously, the task force had said women could choose to start breast cancer screening as young as 40, with a stronger recommendation that they get the exams every two years from age 50 through 74. The announcement Tuesday from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force makes official a draft recommendation announced last year.
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King Charles will resume royal duties next week. Here's what to know about his cancer journey.
What to know about King Charles’s recent health issues, from an enlarged prostate to a cancer diagnosis.
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Finalized guidance drops breast cancer screening age to 40 for women with average risk
Breast cancer screening guidelines have been finalized by a major task force, bringing the recommended age to 40 for most women of average risk in a report published Tuesday. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a major task force consisting of expert physicians providing recommendations in the primary care setting for routine medical screenings, behavioral counseling, and preventive medications, is now recommending breast cancer screening with mammograms every other year for women with an
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Are you more likely to experience loneliness in early, middle or older adulthood? Here's what a new study says.
What new research has found about loneliness — and what risk factors could make you more likely to experience it.
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
COVID Rash: Explaining Short- and Long-Term Symptoms
A rash from COVID-19 may or may not itch. They occur in places all over the body. Learn about the link between long COVID and rash.
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PTSD Symptoms in Women
PTSD symptoms in women can include emotional numbness, hyperarousal, difficulty sleeping, and reexperiencing the trauma. Here’s everything you need to know.
4 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service
Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service as the retail giant has struggled to find success with the offerings. Walmart, which launched its health centers five years ago, said Tuesday that it's learned through managing the health centers and virtual service that “there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue.” Walmart had 51 health centers in five states, with the goal of helping people save money on their health care needs.
1 min read - BusinessReuters
GE HealthCare misses quarterly revenue estimates on weakness in China market
The medical device maker's revenue from China market, which constitutes nearly 13% of its total revenue, dropped more than 11% in the quarter ended March 31. "Many of GE HealthCare's suppliers were noting weakness in China last quarter, so it makes some sense that we would see that come through (to this quarter)," BTIG analyst Ryan Zimmerman said.
1 min read - WorldCBS News
King Charles returns to public work with visit to London cancer center
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
2 min read - WorldGood Morning America
King Charles visits cancer center in 1st return to public duties since cancer diagnosis
King Charles III visited a cancer treatment center in London Tuesday, marking his first public royal engagement since his own cancer diagnosis was announced in February. Charles, 75, was joined by his wife, Queen Camilla, during the visit to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, which was not associated with his treatment. Buckingham Palace announced on Feb. 5, that Charles had been diagnosed with cancer following treatment for benign prostate enlargement.
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Barbra Streisand asked Melissa McCarthy whether she used Ozempic, sparking a backlash from fans
Barbra Streisand commented on Melissa McCarthy's Instagram post asking if she used Ozempic to lose weight.
3 min read - HealthNBC News
The WHO overturned dogma on how airborne diseases spread. Will the CDC act on it?
The World Health Organization has issued a report that transforms how the world understands respiratory infections like Covid, influenza and measles.
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King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity
King Charles III returned to public duties on Tuesday, visiting a cancer treatment charity and beginning his carefully managed comeback after the monarch’s own cancer diagnosis sidelined him for three months. The event marks the king’s first formal public engagement since Feb. 6, when Buckingham Palace announced that he would be taking a break from public duties to focus on his treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. It will be the first of several public appearances Charles will make in
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Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence stages protest after being locked out of lab
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China staged a sit-in protest outside his lab after authorities locked him out of the facility — a sign of the Beijing's continuing pressure on scientists conducting research on the coronavirus. Zhang Yongzhen wrote in an online post Monday that he and his team had been suddenly notified they were being evicted from their lab, the latest in a series of setbacks, demotions and ousters since the virologist published the sequence i
4 min read - USGood Morning America
2-year-old boy dies after bounce house carried away by wind gusts
A 2-year-old boy was killed and another child was injured when a strong gust of wind sent a bounce house they were playing in flying into the neighboring lot, according to police. “That afternoon, several children were playing in a bounce house when a strong gust of wind sent it airborne into the neighboring lot,” Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Australian regulator examines possible contamination of Indian spice mixes
HYDERABAD/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Australia's food safety agency is collecting information on the possible contamination of spice mixes sold by Indian companies MDH and Everest to decide if a food recall is required, it said on Tuesday, the latest regulator to step up scrutiny. Hong Kong suspended sales this month of three MDH spice blends and an Everest mix for fish curry. "We are working with international counterparts to understand the issue and with federal, state and territory food enforceme
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Anne Hathaway's plan was to stop drinking until her kids were grown up. Now, she says she's over 5 years sober.
A CDC report found that the loss in productivity due to hangovers cost the economy almost $90 billion in 2010.
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FODMAP Diet: Everything You Need to Know
FODMAPs are carbohydrates found in certain foods, like beans and wheat. The low-FODMAP diet is an elimination diet to identify food triggers, often in people with IBS.
8 min read - WorldReuters
Smiling King Charles visits cancer centre on his return to public duties
LONDON (Reuters) -A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer in February, telling patients at a treatment centre for the disease in London that he was "alright". Buckingham Palace announced on Friday that doctors were sufficiently pleased with the 75-year-old king's response to treatment for the unspecified form of cancer that he would be able to resume some public-facing engagements. The first of these
2 min read - HealthCBS News
Feds testing ground beef where dairy cows were stricken by bird flu
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
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What a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) Measures
A basic metabolic panel is often a part of routine blood work. It helps providers monitor glucose levels and possible organ complications. Learn more.
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UnitedHealth hackers took advantage of Citrix vulnerabilty to break in, CEO says
Hackers broke into UnitedHealth's tech unit on Feb. 12 by exploiting a security vulnerability in software from private IT company Citrix that allows employees remote access to their desktop computers, the largest U.S. health insurer will testify before a House panel this week. UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty's testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, slated for Wednesday, will follow weeks of disruption to American healthcare since the insurer's Change Healthcare unit was hacked.
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How to Reclaim Intimacy in Romantic Relationships Through Somatic Healing
Doing the inner work that comes with body work
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Type A Personality vs. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder vs. OCD
While these conditions seem related, they are actually very different things
9 min read - USAssociated Press
West Virginia's and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
West Virginia's and North Carolina's refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, a federal appeals court ruled Monday in a case likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 8-6 in the case involving coverage of gender-affirming care by North Carolina’s state employee health plan and the coverage of gender-affirming surgery by West Virginia Medicaid.
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Prince William, Kate Middleton mark 13th anniversary with never-before-seen wedding photo
Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, are celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary. The couple, who wed on April 29, 2011, marked the occasion publicly by sharing on social media a never-before-seen portrait of themselves taken on their wedding day inside Buckingham Palace. The photographer who took the photo, Millie Pilkington, shared the photo on her own social media, writing on Instagram, "Wishing the @princeandprincessofwales the very happiest wedding anniversary."
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My Wall Street job was seductive, and nearly destroyed me
This investment banking analyst quit her job on Wall Street after she fainted at work. She says banking made her tired, anxious, and unhappy.
7 min read - BusinessReuters
One dose of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy back in supply, FDA website shows
"We are aware that another manufacturer has communicated supply shortages for its obesity medicine, which may have implications for Wegovy demand," the Danish drugmaker told Reuters in an emailed response. Increasing demand for a type of highly effective diabetes and weight-loss treatment known as GLP-1 agonists has led to supply constraints for drugmakers such as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. An update on the health regulator's website earlier this month showed most doses of Lilly's diabetes dr
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5 Signs of Autism That I Missed During Childhood, From an Autistic Psychologist
In hindsight, my sensory stuff has always been there
6 min read - BusinessReuters
Crypto company Tether invests $200 million in brain-chip maker Blackrock Neurotech
Crypto company Tether has invested $200 million in Blackrock Neurotech, taking a majority stake in the U.S. brain implant company, Tether said in a statement on Monday. Blackrock Neurotech makes brain-to-computer interfaces, including neural implants which can allow people to control computers and prosthetic arms without moving, its website says. The deal, which closed on Friday after several months of due diligence, values Blackrock Neurotech at around $350 million, making Tether its largest
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Stroke Level Blood Pressure: Determining Risk Based on Levels
Managing blood pressure levels is a modifiable risk factor for stroke. This article examines how high levels go before a hypertensive crisis with stroke.
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Preauricular Lymph Nodes: What to Know
These lymph modes are located in front of your ears, and can become swollen if you have an infection in your head or neck.
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Can Your Job Protect You From Dementia?
New research suggests that cognitively stimulating jobs may reduce the risk of dementia.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
The latest on bird flu: What to know about its spread in the U.S., ground beef testing and whether your milk is safe
Everything you need to know about the spread of avian influenza, aka bird flu, in the U.S. and new testing on ground beef, milk and other dairy products.
9 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that. “Drinking less is a great way to be healthier,” said Dr. Timothy Naimi, who directs the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. ARE DRINKING GUIDELINES CHANGING? The United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Holland and Australia recently reviewed new evidence and lowered their alcohol consumption recommendations.
3 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve US lawsuits over breathing machines that expel debris
Medical device maker Philips said Monday it will pay $1.1 billion to settle hundreds of personal injury lawsuits in the U.S. over its defective sleep apnea machines, which have been subject to a massive global recall. Philips has recalled more than 5 million of breathing machines since 2021 because their internal foam can break down over time, leading users to inhale tiny particles and fumes while they sleep. Monday's announcement is another step toward resolving one of the biggest medical dev
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Introversion vs. Social Anxiety: What’s the Difference?
While some qualities overlap, these are two very different things
6 min read - LifestyleVerywell Health
How to Spot and Take Care of Your Newborn’s Rash
A newborn’s skin is prone to many types of rashes. Most are harmless and go away on their own. Here's what you need to know.
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Psoriasis and Depression: What’s the Connection?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that can affect your mood, and many people with psoriasis experience depression. Here’s what you can do if you feel down.
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How Much Protein Does the Average American Actually Eat?
Health and fitness influencers often recommend their followers eat more than 100 grams of protein each day, but how much protein you need comes down to your individual goals and overall health, experts said.
5 min read - TechnologyThe Conversation
Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds
Adolescents treat ‘for you’ algorithms as a social mirror and are willing to give up privacy to use it.
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