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Advice for picky eaters: Liking a variety of foods linked with brain health
Older people who aren’t picky eaters appear to have better brain health than those who prefer more limited diets, according to a large study of British adults. The research tracked the dietary preferences of nearly 182,000 older adults in Britain. The study was unusual because rather than focusing on the health effects of a particular diet, it examined the link between the foods individuals liked and disliked and their mental well-being and cognitive health.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter
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Kelly Clarkson is the latest celebrity to admit to using weight loss drugs. Do stars have a responsibility to share?
Are celebrities obligated to tell the world that they're using medication to aid in weight loss? Here's what experts say.
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Deadly mpox outbreak abroad is a 'global threat,' CDC warns. Here's what to know.
The CDC is ramping up surveillance for mpox in the U.S., as a deadlier form of the disease spreads rapidly through the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
5 min read - BusinessUSA TODAY
High drug prices and pharmacy deserts: Protesters blame drug middlemen, demand regulation
Protestors blame pharmacy benefits managers, or PBMs, for driving up drug prices and shuttering independent pharmacies nationwide. They demand reform.
4 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips
Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the 2024 tick population will be equal to last year or larger, some researchers say. An increasing variety of ticks are pushing into new geographical areas, bringing unusual diseases.
5 min read - HealthThe Conversation
What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu
Before World War II, pathogens in milk accounted for 1 in 4 cases of foodborne diseases in the US. Pasteurization reduced this figure to less than 1%.
5 min read - HealthVerywell Health
FDA-approved HPV self-screening tests aim to improve cervical cancer prevention
The FDA recently approved a new self-screening test for HPV as a way to make cervical cancer screenings more accessible
4 min read - BusinessReuters
J&J-backed startup Rapport files for US IPO
Rapport, which develops small molecule medicines for patients suffering from central nervous system disorders, is gearing up for a listing as the IPO market recovers from a slump amid increasing hopes of a soft landing for the economy. The company said it will be selling shares in the IPO, but did not disclose how many nor the price range. Rapport's net loss widened to $34.8 million in 2023 from $10.7 million a year earlier.
2 min read - USAssociated Press
Parents of disabled children sue Indiana over Medicaid changes addressing $1 billion shortfall
Parents of two children with disabilities are suing an Indiana agency in federal court over changes to attendant care services they say violate the Americans with Disabilities Act and federal Medicaid laws. A state agency overseeing Medicaid has reimbursed parents, guardians and spouses for home care for years. The changes were proposed as a part of a cost-savings plan after the agency — the Family and Social Services Administration or FSSA — underestimated its Medicaid expenditures through Ju
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Beeturia: When Beets Turn Urine Pink to Red
Beets and products dyed with beetroot can color urine and pink to red in some people. Learn what it looks like, what it means, and what you should do.
7 min read - WorldAssociated Press
King Charles III to travel to France for UK ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day
King Charles III plans to travel to France next month for British ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, while skipping the larger international event a few miles away as he continues to be treated for cancer. Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend a ceremony at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer on June 6, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The Prince of Wales will stand in for the king at the international ceremony at Omaha Beach near Saint-Laurent-sur
1 min read - HealthVerywell Health
How Botox Is Helping People Burp
In people unable to burp, trapped air tends to linger in the esophagus and stomach, causing bloating and discomfort. Learn about the new Botox procedure helping to change that.
5 min read - BusinessReuters
Moderna wins COVID shot patent case against Pfizer-BioNTech in Europe
The company has been locked in a legal battle with Pfizer-BioNTech over their COVID shot Comirnaty after suing them in 2022 for allegedly copying its mRNA technology. Pfizer and BioNTech have countersued, alleging that Moderna's patent is invalid, after the companies' rival vaccines generated billions in revenues during the pandemic.
1 min read - WorldReuters
Fed Chair Powell tests positive for COVID-19, working from home
"Chair Powell tested positive for COVID-19 late yesterday and is experiencing symptoms." The announcement follows a trip to Europe this week in which Powell, 71, appeared on Tuesday on stage at an event with Dutch central bank president Klaas Knot in Amsterdam. There was little reaction in financial markets after the Fed's announcement of Powell's latest COVID-19 infection.
1 min read - HealthWashington Post
Why gardening can grow your mental well-being and cultivate friends
Looking for a simple change that can improve your physical, mental and emotional health? Try gardening. People garden indoors and out, in different weather and climes and with different intensities and goals. Research consistently shows that gardening has a positive effect on mental health and well-being. And emerging research suggests that gardening may also be a way into healthy behavioral changes writ large.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories f
6 min read - USGood Morning America
Infant takes 1st breaths on her own after undergoing rare double lung transplant
A 6-month-old girl born with a life-threatening lung disorder is now breathing on her own thanks to a rare double lung transplant. Kylie Overfield was placed on a ventilator immediately after her birth on Nov. 10, 2023, due to surfactant B deficiency, a rare genetic condition that causes abnormalities in the lining of the lung tissue, making breathing difficult, according to the National Library of Medicine. In Kylie's case, the condition was so severe that doctors feared she wouldn't survive
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Lauren Miller Rogen and husband Seth Rogen are prioritizing their own brain health after her mom's early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis. Here's how.
The couple share their approach to sleep, diet and pottery.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Most people don't get enough fiber. Here are 6 easy ways to add it to your diet.
Eating fiber has lots of health benefits. Here's how to incorporate more of the nutrient into your meals.
5 min read - USGood Morning America
4 day care workers arrested for lacing children's food with melatonin: Police
A day care owner and three of her employees have been arrested after allegedly sprinkling melatonin on children's food, police say. The incident began in November 2023 when police in Manchester, New Hampshire, received a report alleging "unsafe practices going on in an in-home daycare at 316 Amory Street," which led to a lengthy investigation, according to a statement released by the Manchester Police Department on Thursday. "Through the investigation, police determined that the children's foo
1 min read - HealthNBC News
New menopause drugs treat hot flashes, but women may face insurance hurdles
New drugs to treat debilitating menopause symptoms — namely hot flashes — are finally on the market or are in development.
5 min read - WorldABC News
American doctors uncertain how they will leave Gaza: A day in their life
As the Israeli military intensifies its fight against the militant group Hamas in and around the southern Gaza city of Rafah, thousands are being forced to evacuate and several U.S. citizens are caught up in the confusion after the Israeli military took over the Rafah Crossing on May 7. Among those uncertain how they will get out of Gaza are a group of medics, who were volunteering with the Palestinian American Medical Association, working at the European Hospital in Khan Younis. "The U.N. hav
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Feeling angry? Experts share 6 tips to get those feelings under control.
Next time you lose your temper, try these tricks to defuse the situation.
6 min read - HealthReuters
US FDA approves Amgen drug for small cell lung cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted accelerated approval to Amgen's tarlatamab, a targeted immunotherapy for adults in the advanced stages of hard-to-treat small cell lung cancer that has worsened despite chemotherapy. The drug, marketed under the name Imdelltra, is part of Amgen's pipeline of bispecific antibodies designed to attach to a cancer cell and an immune cell, bringing them together so that the body's immune system can kill the cancer. Results from a mid-stage t
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Margaritaville at Sea failed a surprise health inspection due to too many people in hot tubs and concerns about food safety
CDC officials inspected Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and found multiple issues. The cruise line said many of them "have already been resolved."
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
This Texture-Improving Food Ingredient Might Increase Your Diabetes Risk, Study Shows
In a longitudinal study, researchers found that the intake of certain emulsifiers increased participants' risk of type 2 diabetes.
5 min read - HealthABC News
What to know about self-swabbing for HPV after FDA approves new kits
For the first time, women in the United States have the ability to self-collect a sample to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV). This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two self-swab tests from global medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) and pharmaceutical company Roche Holding AG for "clinical" use, meaning in a private room inside a doctor's office, mobile clinic or another health care setting. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Quiz: How much do you know about marijuana?
Test yourself on side effects, which states have legalized marijuana for recreational use and more.
1 min read - USUSA TODAY
'One Chip Challenge' contributed to the death of teen Harris Wolobah, state official says
The teen died from a heart attack linked to a spicy chip made with Carolina Reaper pepper and Naga Viper pepper, according to a Massachusetts official.
2 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
Sam Altman didn't eat or sleep much during his ousting, so he celebrated his return with 4 entrées and 2 milkshakes
The OpenAI CEO said he was in an "adrenaline-charged state" during the four-day period of his ousting, so he got hungry.
3 min read - HealthCBS News
Maui fires left victims food insecure and with health issues, survey finds
Hundreds of Maui residents say their health has declined since the deadly August wildfires, and researchers warn it "could deteriorate further" if access to care isn't improved soon.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
GSK intends to sell its remaining stake in Haleon
The latest offload will mark the fourth set of disposal GSK has had in the Sensodyne toothpaste maker in a year. GSK, which initially retained a near 13% stake in Haleon, had over the course of a year lowered its stake to 4.2%. Last year, GSK had said that the Haleon spin-off and subsequent stake sales would allow the company to sharpen its focus on vaccines and infectious diseases and fund deals to bolster a lacklustre drug pipeline.
1 min read - CelebrityGood Morning America
Olivia Munn speaks out about breast cancer, fertility issues in 1st TV interview since surgeries
Olivia Munn is opening up in her first TV interview since revealing her most recent surgeries as part of her breast cancer journey. "You never know what's going on in someone's life ... privately, people are battling things that you'd never know," Munn told "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan. The actress first opened up about her private health battle on social media in March and revealed at the time that she had been unexpectedly diagnosed with breast cancer last year.
6 min read - USCBS News
"One Chip Challenge" led to Massachusetts teen's death, autopsy finds
Worcester teen Harris Wolobah died after taking part in the "One Chip Challenge" last year.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Egg salad and what? As Hailey Bieber shares her unusual pregnancy craving, ob-gyns explain what causes them.
Pregnancy food cravings can range from mayonnaise on everything to ice cream with olives. Experts weigh in on why this happens.
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Can Medication Affect Your Period?
Taking certain medications, including antidepressants, hormone therapy, thyroid medications, and more, could cause irregular periods. Here’s what to know.
4 min read - HealthCBS News
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
1 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney froze embryos in hopes of having another baby after her breast cancer diagnosis. Here's how the process works during treatment.
"We just want one more," says Olivia Munn, who has a 2-year-old son with her comedian partner, John Mulaney.
5 min read - BusinessReuters
CVS Health launches new snack brand called Well Market
The brand will have 40 new snacks, beverages and groceries that will be sold at more than 9,000 CVS pharmacies across the United States and on the company's website. The health conglomerate's existing snack brands, such as Gold Emblem, Gold Emblem Abound and Big Chill - under which the company sells products like trail mix, popcorn and water - will be brought under the Well Market umbrella over time, the company said. The brand's products, most of which will be priced between $2.99 and $8.99,
1 min read - WorldReuters
Novo Nordisk is optimistic that Kalundborg fire won't delay expansion
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Novo Nordisk said on Thursday it was "optimistic" that a fire at a construction site in Kalundborg, Denmark, a key manufacturing hub, would not delay its plans to boost production capacity of its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy and Ozempic for diabetes. A fire broke out earlier on Thursday on the roof of a building under construction in Kalundborg, where Novo is investing around $6 billion to boost capacity and meet soaring demand for Wegovy and Ozempic. Thick black smoke
1 min read - BusinessThe Conversation
Plant-based meat alternatives are trying to exit the culture wars – an impossible task?
As vegan meat companies lose revenue, one company is trying a new packaging approach to bring in new consumers. But this step is unlikely to help end the ‘Meat Culture War.’
6 min read - WorldReuters
Biogen, Ionis to discontinue development of experimental ALS drug
Shares of Biogen and Ionis were each down nearly 2% in premarket trading. This marks another setback in the search for new treatments for ALS, a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects the voluntary control of limbs and leads to breathing trouble. Commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS affects roughly 60,000 people in the U.S. and Europe.
2 min read - HealthNBC News
Are migraines getting worse?
New research suggests that climate change, which causes more erratic and severe weather conditions, may be a trigger for more intense migraines.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Neuralink knew years ago that wires from its brain chip could retract and cause it to malfunction, report says
Noland Arbaugh received Neuralink's implant in January, but it didn't quite go to plan as some of the wires pulled away from his brain weeks later.
2 min read - HealthReuters
Lilly's weekly insulin as effective as daily doses in studies
Lilly and Novo Nordisk are both developing weekly injections for long-acting insulins that could reduce the treatment burden for patients with diabetes. Novo's weekly injection, insulin icodec, has been recommended for approval in Europe and is under regulatory review in the United States.
2 min read - USUSA TODAY
What can prevent suicide? A place to call home, a person to reach out to
Suicide deaths in the U.S. surpassed 49,000 deaths in 2022, for the second consecutive year.
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Sucking in your stomach, waiting to use the bathroom: Here are 7 things pelvic floor health expert Sara Reardon wants you to stop doing
A pelvic health expert shares why you shouldn't hold it — and why your bathroom might need a stool.
5 min read - WorldAssociated Press
South Korean court rejects effort to block plan that would boost medical school admissions
A South Korean court ruled in favor of the government’s contentious push to drastically boost medical school admissions on Thursday, posing a setback to concerted efforts by incumbent doctors to spike the plan. A standoff between the government and doctors opposed to the plan has shaken the country’s medical system for months. With broad support from senior doctors, more than 12,000 junior doctors, who are medical interns and residents, remain off the job since February.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Roche shares jump on obesity drug results from early-stage trial
(Reuters) -Roche shares gained as much as 4.7% on Thursday after an early-stage trial showed that a newly-acquired obesity drug candidate led to significant weight loss, a key step in Swiss drugmaker's race to join the booming obesity treatment market. Roche said the study in the first of three trial stages required for regulatory approval showed the compound known as CT-388 yielded weight loss of 18.8%, when adjusted for a placebo effect, after 24 weeks in otherwise healthy adults with obesity
3 min read - BusinessReuters
AstraZeneca's COVID prevention drug cuts risk of disease in vulnerable patients
The long-acting antibody therapy called sipavibart showed a "statistically significant reduction" in symptomatic COVID-19 cases among immunocompromised patients, the company said. Immunocompromised people include those with blood cancer, organ transplant recipients, patients with end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis, patients receiving B-cell depleting therapy within the past year, and those taking immunosuppressive medications, it said. These patients make up about 25% of COVID-19 hospi
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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasons. Born and raised on the island of Maui, Gankiewicz is a model who leads a female empowerment nonprofit organization. Gankiewicz, who was the first runner-up at the pageant last September, accepted the title on Wednesday during a special coronation attended by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, Hawaii News Now reported.
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