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Beer and spirits have more detrimental effects on the waistline and on cardiovascular disease risk than red or white wine
Research has been inconclusive on the degree to which drinking alcohol leads to the growth of harmful fat. But a new study suggests that beer and spirits are far bigger culprits than wine.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
What everyone still gets wrong about Botox, according to experts
What can Botox do — and what are the risks? Here’s what to know.
7 min read - HealthReuters
Dairy worker bird flu case shows need for protective gear, US CDC study shows
The Texas dairy farm worker infected with H5N1 bird flu was not wearing respiratory or eye protection and had been exposed to cattle that appeared to have the same symptoms as those in a nearby farm with a confirmed outbreak of the virus, according to new details on the case released on Friday. The details, reported online in the New England Journal of Medicine, underscore the risk to farm workers in the ongoing outbreak among U.S. dairy cattle and the need to wear protective gear to avoid infe
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Feeling anxious? Here's how to calm down quickly.
Experts share techniques to pull yourself out of a moment of anxiety or panic.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
6 mood-boosting foods to try, according to dietitians
From pumpkin seeds to oranges, adding these foods to your diet can improve your mood and your health.
7 min read - HealthThe New York Times
COVID Vaccine Side Effects: 4 Takeaways From Our Investigation
Soon after their arrival in late December 2020, the COVID-19 vaccines turned the pandemic around and opened a path back to normalcy. They prevented about 14.4 million deaths worldwide, according to one estimate. In a small percentage of people, they also produced side effects. Over the course of more than a year, The New York Times talked to 30 people who said they had been harmed by COVID vaccines. Their symptoms may turn out to be unrelated to the shots. But they — along with more than a dozen
5 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Rabies-infected bat found in Michigan, prompting resident warnings of the fatal virus
Washtenaw County reported that they identified a bat with rabies recently, prompting officials to warn residents about the dangers of transmission.
4 min read - LifestyleUSA TODAY
It's tick season: What types live in your area and how to keep them under control
Ticks come out this time of year but you can control them and keep ticks off you and your pets with some simple steps.
5 min read - WorldNBC News
Indigenous doulas lead the fight for reproductive care access gap in Gaum.
After the closure of the island’s only standalone birth center in December 2022, medical professionals have been sounding the alarm for what they consider a “maternal care crisis” on Guam.
7 min read - HealthNBC News
The long, frustrating wait for better sunscreens in America
The FDA's ability to approve the chemical filters in sunscreens that are sold in other countries is hamstrung by a 1938 U.S. law that sunscreen makers say is unfair.
6 min read - USAssociated Press
After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'
Waiting in a long post office line with the latest shipment of “abortion aftercare kits,” Kimra Luna got a text. A woman who’d taken abortion pills three weeks earlier was worried about bleeding — and disclosing the cause to a doctor. It was a typically busy afternoon for Luna, a doula and reproductive care activist in a state with some of the strictest abortion laws in the nation.
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Are women who don't have kids more physically active? What the latest health studies say about exercise, anger and more.
What to know about new studies on fitness, time-restricted eating, mental health and more.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
AP PHOTOS: South and Southeast Asian countries cope with a weekslong heat wave
In April, the United Nations Children’s Fund warned that the sweltering weather could put millions of children’s lives at risk and asked caregivers to take extra precautions. A UNICEF statement said that in the Asia-Pacific region, “around 243 million children are exposed to hotter and longer heatwaves, putting them at risk of a multitude of heat-related illnesses, and even death.” Meteorologists in Cambodia say the country is facing its hottest temperatures in 170 years, reaching as high as 4
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Amgen soars 16% after it talks up a new weight loss drug that could be injected monthly instead of weekly
Goldman Sachs said Amgen's experimental GLP-1 drug could have peak sales of $5 billion, or 5% of the estimated $100 billion weight loss drug market.
3 min read - USABC News
Patients at Florida abortion clinic write messages for each other on walls
As abortion laws have become stricter across the nation, especially in the South, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the bathroom walls of one women's healthcare clinic in Florida have become a refuge for women seeking care. Around one year ago, patients at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Jacksonville started leaving messages of support for each other on the walls of the bathroom in the clinic's lobby, according to Morgan Daniel, the health center supervisor at Planned Parenthood Jacksonv
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Mammograms Should Begin at Age 40, USPSTF Says
Mammograms for women who turn 40 became a priority again this week after the U.S. Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) updated their guidelines recommending all women start getting screened for breast cancer at the age of 40 and continue every other year until age 74.
3 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
Busy Philipps opens up about her mental health journey and ADHD diagnosis: 'Why is this so hard for me?'
"I allowed it to make me feel bad about myself and tell myself stories about my intelligence and my capabilities," says the actress, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 39.
5 min read - HealthNBC News
Dairy worker with bird flu never developed respiratory symptoms, only pinkeye
Details of the bird flu infection in a Texas dairy worker were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
4 min read - USNBC News
Gas and propane stoves linked to 50,000 cases of childhood asthma, study finds
Gas stoves are likely giving some children asthma, a study says. Nitrogen dioxide, which forms when natural gas is burned, can irritate airways and worsen breathing problems.
5 min read - USAssociated Press
Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers
Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of fertility treatment. Under the deal announced Friday, the insurer will make coverage of artificial insemination standard for all customers nationally and work to ensure that patients have equal access to more expensive in-vitro fertilization procedures, according to the National Women’s Law Center, which represented plaintiffs in the case. Aetna, the health insurance arm o
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
For Older Adults, Breaking a Hip Can Be Deadlier Than Cancer
A broken hip can be deadly for up to 30% of older adults. Here's why, plus what to do about it.
5 min read - HealthVerywell Health
How Does Bird Flu Spread to Humans?
Bird flu is an infectious viral illness that can spread among birds, and in rare cases, it can spread to humans. Here's what you need to know about how bird flu spreads and the preventative measures you can take, according to experts.
7 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Why You Have a Pimple-Like Rash
Several skin conditions and autoimmune diseases cause rash symptoms that resemble acne. Sort through a list of pimple-like rash causes here.
7 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Bird flu outbreak: Don't drink that raw milk, no matter what social media tells you
Consuming unpasteurized dairy is a trend some people are promoting online. It's dangerous, but it could be an even worse idea with the bird flu spread.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
US FTC seeks more information on Novo Nordisk parent-Catalent deal
Catalent said on Friday the companies were in the process of gathering information to respond to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's request received on May 2. Novo Holdings in February agreed to buy Catalent to boost output of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy.
1 min read - HealthGood Morning America
ABC News’ Becky Worley joins research study that could help millions of others
It started like most "Good Morning America" assignments, an idea from our Med Unit about a new study being conducted by the National Institutes of Health. The National Institute of Health's All of Us Research Program will collect more data on more types of people than ever before. "The hope for the impact is that we will be generating evidence on people who have traditionally not been part of biomedical research, so that eventually clinical care can be more personalized for everyone," she said
5 min read - BusinessReuters
Novo Nordisk drops 5% after rival Amgen teases weight-loss drug data
Novo Nordisk were last down 4.4% by 1022 GMT, having hit their lowest in two months earlier in the day. Amgen on Thursday said it was very encouraged after completing an interim analysis of its mid-stage study of experimental weight-loss drug MariTide, which, if approved, would compete Novo's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound. "Novo's share price today is certainly factoring in some negative reaction to Amgen's positive commentary on MariTide development yesterday," Kepler Cheuvreux analyst Davi
1 min read - BusinessReuters
Amgen jumps after teasing weight-loss drug data, rival stocks fall
Weight-loss drugmaker Eli Lilly's shares fell 1.6% while Novo Nordisk's Denmark-traded shares dropped 3.9%, on track for their biggest one-day fall since November 2022. Amgen is conducting mid-stage studies of the injectable drug and said that, based on an interim analysis, it was "confident in MariTide's differentiated profile" and believes it will "address important unmet medical needs". Investors consider moving to a late-stage trial after an interim analysis as a big positive, BMO analy
2 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
Eva Mendes says she didn't have the confidence to raise kids in her 20s
In March, Eva Mendes said she had a "non-verbal agreement" with Gosling that she would step back from acting to stay at home with their children.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Are milk and ground beef safe from bird flu? What the latest testing tells us.
U.S. scientists have tested everything from milk to sour cream and ground beef for bird flu amid an outbreak among dairy cattle.
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Amy Schumer says she feels 'a lot better' amid treatment for Cushing syndrome. Here's what to know about the disorder.
The comedian first shared her diagnosis in February following questions about her "puffier" appearance.
5 min read - HealthNBC News
It may be safe for some to wait 15 years for repeat colonoscopy, study suggests
New research suggests average-risk patients may only need to get a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening every 15 years instead of the recommended 10 years.
7 min read - HealthNBC News
Bird flu is bad for poultry and cattle. Why it's not a dire threat for most of us — yet
Dairy cows across the country are infected by the H5N1 bird flu. The virus isn’t spreading among people, but scientists are on guard for changes in the strain currently circulating in cattle.
8 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Halle Berry shouts 'I'm in menopause' on Capitol Hill as she fights for funding to improve women's care
Actress Halle Berry was joined by a group of bipartisan senators on Capitol Hill Thursday to push for legislation that would put $275 million towards research and education around menopause. The legislation calls for the federal government to spend more on clinical trials on menopause as well as the hormone therapy that is used to treat hot flashes and other symptoms. "I'm in menopause, OK?" Berry yelled, to laughs from the crowd.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Amgen 'encouraged' by weight-loss drug interim data, shares jump
(Reuters) -Amgen on Thursday said it was very encouraged after completing an interim analysis of its mid-stage study of experimental weight-loss drug MariTide and will no longer develop its oral obesity candidate AMG786. Shares of Amgen surged 13% in after hours trading. Investors are focused on Amgen's pipeline of experimental weight-loss drugs, and the company said it expects to have data from the Phase 2 MariTide trial late this year.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Caitlin Clark catches fire from 3 in WNBA preseason; Arike Ogunbowale's late heroics send Wings past Fever
Caitlin Clark’s WNBA preseason debut went much like her senior year at Iowa. She hit a bunch of 3s and did so in front of a sold-out crowd.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Warren Buffett pays tribute to Charlie Munger on a 'tough day' for shareholders
This year’s Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting marked a new era for the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett. It’s the investing legend’s first without his right-hand man, Charlie Munger.
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Kentucky Derby 2024: Live updates, odds, post positions, horses, how to watch from the 150th Run for the Roses
The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is set for just before 7 p.m. ET
1 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV
Banned 'Bluey' episode makes its YouTube debut. How the lovable children's show continues to break TV rules.
The episode originally aired in Australia four years ago but has never been available on Disney+, where “Bluey” airs in the U.S. Now it has quietly appeared on YouTube, surprising fans.
6 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Some intriguing showstoppers from Auto China 2024
China’s vision of the electric mobility future is on full display during the ten-day Auto China 2024 event, which ends this weekend.
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Wayfair Way Day 2024 deals are massive — save up to 80% on furniture, mattresses and more at the annual sale
We found 30+ deals for every room of your home, all editor-approved!
1 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Luminar cuts 20% of staff and outsources lidar production
Lidar company Luminar is slashing its workforce by 20% and will lean harder on its contract manufacturing partner as part of a restructuring that will shift the company to a more "asset-light" business model, as it aims to scale production. Luminar is also cutting ties with "the majority" of its contract workers. "Today, we stand at the crossroads of two realities: the core of our business has never been stronger across technology, product, industrialization, and commercialization; yet at the
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
‘I have baby feet’: This $10 pumice stone with 45,000 five-star ratings can get your feet ‘sandal-ready’
Slough away stubborn foot calluses with this must-have.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Former NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33
Former NBA guard Darius Morris died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.
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'Cuts like a hot knife through butter:' These powerful Fiskars pruning shears are down to just $14
Great for trimming in the garden or clipping fresh flowers, these scissors have over 34,000 five-star fans.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
This flattering vacation-ready midi skirt ‘packs light’ — and it’s on sale for just $20
Swoosh into the room, on a plane or at the beach: This is the wear-everywhere skirt for spring and summer.
3 min read - USYahoo News
Southeast Texas flooding: photos capture water rescues of people and pets and severe damage to homes
Southeast Texas has been hit with heavy rains and rising rivers, leading to school closings, high-water rescues and mandatory evacuation orders in some areas. Here's a look at the situation unfolding in the region through photos.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 50+ best Amazon deals this weekend: Save up to 80% on Mother's Day gifts, gardening tools, tech and more
Among our faves? A sleek Electrolux stick vac that's over 50% off and a best-in-class KitchenAid stand mixer for $240, to name a few.
1 min read - SportsAutoblog
Sprint qualifying pole in Miami goes to Max Verstappen, Ricciardo wows with pace
Here's how the grid will stack up for the Sprint race at the 2024 Miami GP weekend.
2 min read - PoliticsSheKnows
Many Are Seriously Speculating That Barron Trump May Decide His College Thanks to One Factor
Ever since the internet found out about Donald Trump and Melania Trump’s son Barron Trump’s towering height of 6’7, many are convinced he’d go into sports. Donald has hinted his son Barron loves sports, but it’s unclear which one he’s in. But now, amid the college hunt for Barron, many are wondering what college he’ll …
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