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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
2 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 - 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
Kentucky Derby: Mystik Dan wins in three-horse photo finish, outruns favorite Fierceness in stunning upset
The 150th Kentucky Derby produced yet another magnificent two-minute spectacle.
4 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Why did Musk ax the Supercharger team?
Elon Musk’s decision to dismiss much of Tesla’s Supercharger team this week came as a shock. A look at possible reasons why he did it.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Yankees' Aaron Judge gets ejected from a game for the first time in his career
Aaron Judge was ejected from a game for the first time in his career in Saturday's game between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers.
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 - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Teachers and waitresses love these cushioned Saucony socks — and they're less than $4 a pop
'They hug your arch,' shared one of 92,000+ five-star fans.
3 min read - SportsAutoblog
Miami Grand Prix Sprint goes to Verstappen, Ricciardo continues to impress
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen cruised to yet another victory this season at the Miami Grand Prix’s Sprint race.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting: Warren Buffett talks Apple, AI, Paramount, and more
Warren Buffett took hours of questions from shareholders on Saturday for the first time since the passing of his right-hand man, Charlie Munger.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
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 - 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 - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 30 best Walmart deals to shop this weekend — save up to 80% on outdoor essentials, Mother's Day gifts and more
Some major deals on board: A super-handy collapsible garden cart for over $200 off, a cordless Shark pro stick vacuum for over 50% off, and a 65-inch Philips 4K smart TV for under $400.
1 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
The cute spring top shoppers say ‘covers lots of body flaws’ is just $21 — that's 45% off
This flouncy blouse has more than 1,300 shoppers feeling a little more stylish this season.
3 min read - SportsAutoblog
Max Verstappen continues Miami Grand Prix domination with pole in qualifying
Here's how the grid will lineup at this year's Miami Grand Prix.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Movies
May the Fourth be with you: Photos show how 'Star Wars' fans are celebrating the iconic films this year
Fans across the globe are dressed to the nines in their Star Wars gear.
3 min read - BusinessEngadget
Threads now lets you control who can quote your posts
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced the update this weekend, saying he hopes it will “help keep Threads a more positive place.” Users can choose to turn off quotes entirely or limit them only to people they follow.
1 min read - USUSA TODAY
A Columbia professor wanted to document history. NYPD arrested him outside his home
The professor had just finished his last class to end a 28-year teaching career at Columbia University. Then police arrested him outside his home.
7 min read - SportsFox News
Fisherman hooks prehistoric 200-pound alligator snapping turtle before catching monster alligator gar
A fisherman from Kentucky reeled in a monster-sized, 200-pound alligator snapping turtle in Texas; he also caught a massive alligator gar that has been submitted for a world record.
4 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
A group of Republicans has united to defend the legitimacy of US elections and those who run them
It was Election Day last November, and one of Georgia’s top election officials saw that reports of a voting machine problem in an eastern Pennsylvania county were gaining traction online. “It’s still the right thing to do,” Sterling told a gathering the following day, stressing the importance of Republican officials speaking up to defend elections. Sterling, the chief operating officer for the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, is part of an effort begun after the last presidential election
6 min read - CelebrityTheBlast
Ivanka Trump Is All Smiles In A Blue Corset Minidress For Date Night With Jared Kushner
Ivanka Trump turned heads in a skimpy corset mini dress as she stepped out for an event in the company of her husband, Jared Kushner.
4 min read - CelebritySheKnows
Serena Williams' Ethereal White Swimsuit Photoshoot Shows the Way She’s Exercising After Baby No. 2
Serena Williams just gave fans a glimpse into her postpartum workout routine, and it’s the perfect activity for the summertime ahead. On May 3, Williams shared a series of radiant photos of herself to her Instagram. She shared it with the caption reading, “Water aerobics is a great way to add some fun to your …
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