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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 - HealthCNN
There’s actually no such thing as vegetables. Here’s why you should eat them anyway
The term vegetable doesn’t exist botanically. Instead, vegetables are classified as the roots, stems, leaves and flowers of edible plants.
4 min read - HealthTODAY
What are the healthiest chips you can buy? Dietitians share 3 things to look for
If you're on the hunt for the healthiest chips, you need to keep an eye on a few ingredients, dietitians say. What to know about oil, baking and veggie chips.
6 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 - 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 - HealthThe Conversation
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 - HealthThe Conversation
A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered
REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, which may include shouting, kicking and punching during sleep.
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Can Hemorrhoids Cause Constipation? What to Know
Hemorrhoids can cause constipation or contribute to constipation in various ways due to straining while attempting to produce a bowel movement. Learn more.
7 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Americans are increasingly moving to red, Republican-leaning states – where life is cheaper, but people also die younger
Idaho, Montana and Florida had the highest population growth among US states between 2020 and 2022.
5 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
The global synthetic drugs crisis has hit West Africa, where people are digging up human bones to make a drug called 'kush'
An African city has had to put police guards on the cemeteries amid fears drug addicts are robbing skeletons from graves.
6 min read - CelebrityAssociated Press
King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation
King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey. Charles has used his illness to highlight the need for early diagnosis and treatment, showing leadership at a time of personal hardship. “Ultimately, the great leveler is health,” said Anna Whitelock, a professor of the history of the monarchy at City University, London.
5 min read - USWashington Post
The new cure-all for vacation excess: the IV drip
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Noreen Tofel sat cross-legged on her couch in Alexandria, Va., with her left arm stretched out on a pillow. A vein rose like a riverlet on a relief map. As nutrients trickled into her bloodstream, she talked about how IV drips fit into her travel regimen. Before a work trip, Tofel, who works in human resources risk management, will schedule a drip to boost her energy and immunity levels. If she is planning an indulgent vacation, she will reverse the order. The heal
9 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - HealthYahoo Life
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - SportsYahoo Sports
Former NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33
Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Bulls' Lonzo Ball picks up $21.4 million option for 2024-25 season amid knee concerns
Ball hasn't played since the 2021-22 season.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
This weather-resistant Adirondack chair 'looks beautiful around the fire pit' — just $69 at Wayfair's Way Day sale
Stylish, durable, portable and 50% off— what more could you ask for?
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The ending of Google's monopoly trial has Silicon Valley on edge
Google has a lot at stake as a federal judge weighs whether the tech giant’s search empire should be broken up. But so does the rest of Silicon Valley.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Mavericks' Maxi Kleber reportedly out indefinitely with dislocated shoulder
Kleber suffered the injury during the Mavericks' series-clinching win Friday night over the Clippers.
1 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.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Wayfair Way Day 2024 is epic — we found the 30+ best deals to shop during the annual sale
Save up to 80% on finds for every room of your home, all editor-approved!
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Kentucky Derby 2024 winner, payouts, results: Mystik Dan scores upset photo finish win in thrilling Run for the Roses
In a finish you have to see to believe, three horses hit the finish within a fraction of a second to end the race
1 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
BGT golden buzzer singer actually met Simon Cowell 20 years ago
Taryn Charles became the final act to receive the coveted golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent 2024.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Disney steps up as Big Tech steps back: What to know this week
With the peak of first quarter earnings season in the rearview, stocks got back to their winning ways last week ahead of a slower calendar for corporate and economic news.
8 min read - CelebrityYahoo TV UK
Richard Hammond hasn't spoken to Freddie Flintoff about Top Gear crash
Richard Hammond suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash during Top Gear filming at RAF Elvington in 2006.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Tech
Price drop! Apple's massively popular AirPods are down to $80 at Amazon — just shy of their Black Friday price
Get the beloved 2nd-gen pair for nearly 40% off and join the 538,000+ person (seriously) fan club.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
Lululemon just dropped a ton of Mother's Day gift ideas on their WMTM page — 12 best deals
Lululemon made too much! Score belt bags, sneakers, apparel and more while supplies last.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Why Warren Buffett's billions in cash at Berkshire Hathaway is a bearish stock market signal
Berkshire Hathaway cut its stake in Apple by about 13% as its cash pile hit a record high in the first quarter. A bearish signal all around?
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
UFC 301 full results: Alexandre Pantoja outlasts Steve Erceg to retain flyweight belt
Alexandre Pantoja and Jose Aldo gave the Rio crowd the wins they were hoping for.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
What the Tesla Supercharger layoffs could mean for America's EV buildout
The latest layoffs at Tesla this week cut close to the bone of the EV pioneer’s big competitive advantage — its ubiquitous Supercharger network.
7 min read - CelebrityHuffPost
'She Was So Rude, My Family Is No Longer Allowed To Listen To Her Music': 34 Of The Absolute Best And Worst Celebrities People Have Ever Met
"I went to shake her hand, and she looked me up and down and said, 'I don't shake hands,' then walked away."
16 min read - USCNN
Kenan Thompson is supportive of college protests as long as they don’t involve his daughter in ‘SNL’ cold open
“Saturday Night Live” took on one of the top news stories of the past week on its latest episode, when cast members played concerned parents of New York City college kids involved in protests in the cold open over the weekend.
2 min read - OpinionUSA TODAY Opinion
Congress voted against funding a cure for cancer just to block a win for Biden
The Moonshot program was the largest, organized effort by the U.S. government to find cancer cures. Congress voted it down.
4 min read - SportsLife & Style
Travis Kelce Attends the 2024 Kentucky Derby Without Taylor Swift, Wins Big With 1st Bet
Travis Kelce was ready for the most exciting two minutes in sports! The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was spotted at the 2024 Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 4, as he jumped up and down in a crowd of people after winning a bet. The clip shared by the official Kentucky Derby...
2 min read - OpinionUSA TODAY Opinion
Who will be dumb enough to become Donald Trump's vice president?
Who will be Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate? It's frankly remarkable that anyone would want the job.
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