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- The Surprising Long-Term Risk of Traveler’s DiarrheaExperts believe that 1 in 8 people who get food poisoning while traveling may end up with a chronic condition that can linger for months or even years.
- CVI in the Spotlight: 5 Things Older Adults Should KnowChronic venous insufficiency is a common condition that can make blood pool or collect in your lower legs. Here's what to know about the condition and how to assess your own risk.
- Weight Loss Drugs Work – but Only if You Do These 3 ThingsModern weight loss medications represent a breakthrough, but they are most effective when combined with the right lifestyle strategies. Here's what that looks like.
- How Protein Became My Secret Weapon for Feeling BetterProtein does indeed help build and preserve muscle, but understanding what it really does in your body helps explain why so many people swear by it.
- Doctors Dismissed Her Pain. Here's How She Fought BackA young mom's painful tale of "medical gaslighting" reveals how the health care system is failing women – and what some are starting to do about it.
- Barbie Has Type 1 Diabetes – How to Talk to Kids About ItBarbie has joined a small but growing collection of children's toys that have type 1 diabetes. If your child has diabetes, here's how you can use Barbie to promote their well-being, boost emotional health, and help normalize chronic conditions.
- Why ‘Screen Time’ for Kids Is a Parenting PitfallMore and more research suggests that the key to protecting your child’s mental health is to promote healthy screen habits, not time limits.
- RSV Vaccine Age 50+: What a New CDC Update Means for YouThe CDC published a new recommendation this week calling for some adults ages 50 to 59 to get vaccinated for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
- A 'Return to Possibility': How to Restore Hope to Your LifeHope isn’t just a feeling, it’s a science – and its power can push beyond positive thinking, gratitude, and optimism into something more meaningful and permanent.
- Psoriasis: Why Biosimilar Drugs Are So Hard to GetThe drugs are nearly identical to costlier biologics like Humira, but insurance restrictions, approval hurdles, and a lack of awareness among patients are making them harder to get.
- Summer Blind Spot: The Deadly Skin Cancers People OverlookRare, deadly, and often missed, some skin cancers develop in areas that rarely see the sun. Scientists are still learning about them, but here's what we know.
- How Tick Experts Protect Themselves Against TicksClassic, commonsense advice has evolved into upgraded protection and resources. Now you can do what the tick experts do.
- COVID Vaccines for Adults: 6 New Findings on BoostersAs the nation wrestles with COVID vaccine recommendations, a new study of half a million adults shows boosters still provide a lot of extra protection.
- Why COVID 'Razor Blade' Sore Throat Hurts So BadA painful sore throat is a signature symptom of an Omicron subvariant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. It now makes up about a third of U.S. COVID-19 cases. Find out what you can do to get relief.
- Skip That, Do This: Tips for Protecting Your BrainBrain-boosting claims are everywhere. We asked experts: What’s the most overrated strategy for protecting your brain? And what’s the one you should actually be using?
- Staying Cool Inside? UV Rays Can Still Harm YouUp to 74% of UVA rays can sneak through standard windows, possibly aging or damaging your skin – even indoors.
- Why It’s Important to Finally Define “Fitness” for YourselfPushups and step count are a byproduct, not a definition, of fitness. It’s not even about your “why.” Dig deeper for your true definition of “fit” – it’s worth it.
- What to Know About 'Forever Chemicals' if You're PregnantEvidence is piling up that PFAS are particularly dangerous for pregnant people and their babies.
- More Adults Can Now Get Moderna's RSV ShotThe FDA has expanded the use of Moderna's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shot to all adults, with some limits on who can get it.
- Why This Tick Season Is Worse – and How to Protect YourselfWith tickborne illnesses on the rise, experts are urging you to stay extra vigilant. Follow these six steps to protect yourself.
- Can Your Relationship Pass the Gas Test?No matter how you feel about passing gas in front of your partner, having an open and honest conversation about it can help strengthen your connection and bring you closer.
- Dense Breast Tissue Can Hide Cancer. Now What?At least 4 out of 10 women have dense breast tissue and may need testing beyond a standard mammogram. Two new studies help clarify your next steps.
- Sunscreen Fears Are Spreading — Here’s the TruthA new report questions the safety and effectiveness of most sunscreens, but dermatologists say those concerns may be overblown and must be weighed against skin cancer risk.
- The Next-Gen Sweetener You May Be Eating – and InhalingResearchers found the artificial sweetener called neotame in popular e-cigarette brands. But what exactly is it – and why haven't you heard of it before?
- The Right Way to Use AI to Interpret Medical Test ResultsExperts explain the risks and benefits of using programs like ChatGPT to analyze results before your doctor calls to discuss them.
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