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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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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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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 - HealthNBC News
Study links talc use to ovarian cancer — a potential boon for thousands suing J&J
Ongoing lawsuits against J&J allege that its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. A new study lends credence to the claims.
7 min read - TechnologyBusiness Insider
Robots and AI are being used to help women get pregnant. Is this the future of IVF?
Conceivable Life Sciences is automating IVF labs to make fertility care less arbitrary. Its robotic prototypes have led to 11 pregnancies.
16 min read - USNBC News
Ex-military surgeons embrace new mission: stop Americans from bleeding to death
A movement to revolutionize the treatment of trauma patients in the U.S. can be traced to an infamous battle fought in East Africa more than 30 years ago.
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Paris Hilton says she wore a prosthetic baby bump while a surrogate carried her child
Paris Hilton said she tried a fake stomach while awaiting the arrival of one of her kids to see what it would be like to be physically pregnant.
3 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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New app provides free mental health resources for LGBTQ+ Coloradans
A new app that's been years in the making is finally live for LGBTQ+ Coloradans. Creator Steven Haden gave CBS News Colorado's Mekialaya White a demo of the complete wellness hub, called You:Flourish.
3 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
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Quiz: How much do you know about marijuana?
Test yourself on side effects, which states have legalized marijuana for recreational use and more.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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PGA Championship: Will Zalatoris says group of players considered asking for postponement after death, Scottie Scheffler arrest
It was a surreal day at the PGA Championship.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Vanguard 'nickel-and-dimes Grandma' after 49 years without junk fees
Vanguard has long had a reputation for eschewing the random fees asset managers are known for. But as our contributing columnist Allan Sloan notes, the company has started charging what he calls chintzy fees.
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The top RBs for 2024 fantasy football, according to our experts
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first running back rankings for the 2024 NFL season.
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Scottie Scheffler releases statement following arrest: 'There was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do'
Scheffler was arrested following an incident with an officer outside the entrance to Valhalla Golf Club.
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'The most comfortable bra': This Warner wireless style smooths and slims — and it's $22 (that's 50% off)
It's flattering for all figures, and it's deeply discounted — for now.
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'No more guesswork': This easy-to-read meat thermometer is ready for grilling season, and down to $13
This digital doodad has nearly 62,000 sizzling five-star reviews: 'This is the secret to not overcooking!'
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PGA Championship: John Daly withdraws before second round after rough start, thumb injury
John Daly carded an 11-over 82 on Thursday to kick off the PGA Championship.
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'As good as Waterpik': Amazon shoppers love this water flosser for that squeaky-clean feeling, and it's down to $30
Get dentist-level cleaning from the comfort of your home for an unreal 40% off.
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