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The latest health and wellness news, including case studies, research breakthroughs, celebrity health updates, and internet trends. After all, staying in the know is part of a balanced lifestyle.
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FDA Approves New ALS Drug Relyvrio, Which Aims to Slow Disease Progression
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Rising Global Temperatures May Worsen Heart Failure, Study Says
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How Do Dense Breasts Influence Breast Cancer Risk? Katie Couric's Diagnosis, Explained
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How the 20-20-20 Rule Can Help Ease Digital Eye Strain
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Brightly Colored 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Is Being Used to Target Young Adults, DEA Warns
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Norovirus Outbreaks Have Increased to Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Data Show
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COVID Is 'Still Here': Experts Say Masking This Fall and Winter Is a Good Idea
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Reusable Contact Lenses May Increase Risk of Rare, Sight-Threatening Eye Infection
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New Omicron Booster Side Effects: What to Expect From the Bivalent Vaccines
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More People Are Surviving Cancer Than Ever Before, New Report Shows
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What Are Nitazenes? Synthetic Opioids Linked to Rise in Deadly Overdoses
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Should You Add Blue Light Skincare to Your Anti-Aging Routine?
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Panel Recommends Routine Anxiety Screening for Adults Under 65—Here's What That Could Look Like
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'Night Owls' May Have a Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease Than 'Early Birds'
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CAR T-Cell Therapy Helps Lupus Patients Enter Remission In Small Study
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The Simple 4-7-8 Breathing Technique Can Help You Relax and Sleep Better—Here's Why
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Monkeypox Has the Potential to Mutate and Resist Antiviral Treatment, FDA Warns
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Cooking Chicken in NyQuil Is a 'Recipe for Danger' FDA Warns, Citing TikTok Video
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Cognitive Decline Among Older Americans Can Result in 'Expensive, Irreversible' Money Management Mistakes
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FDA Warns Breast Implants May Be Linked to Additional Cancers
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Ketamine Infusions Show Growing Promise for Treating Anxiety and Depression
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WHO Says 'End Is in Sight' for COVID Pandemic—Here's What Still Needs to Be Done
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Forehead Thermometers May Be Less Likely to Detect Fevers in Black Patients, Study Shows
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Sitting All Day Can Put You at Risk Of Health Issues—Even if You Exercise Daily
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Is There an Adderall Shortage? What to Know About Difficulties Getting the ADHD Medication
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Nordic Walking Can Help Improve Heart Health—Here's How To Do It
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Taking 4,000 Steps a Day Can Reduce Dementia Risk—But More Walking Is Even Better
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How Moving More and Sitting Less May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk
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Using Artificial Sweeteners May Raise the Risk of Heart Disease, Study Shows
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First U.S. Monkeypox Death Confirmed in Los Angeles—Here's How the Disease Can Be Fatal
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Cancer Among Those Under 50 Is Rising Dramatically—Study Examines Causes and Risk Factors
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You May Be Better Protected if You Space Out Your COVID and Flu Shots—Here's Why
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Enterovirus D68 on the Rise Among Children, Says CDC Advisory
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Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Linked to Higher Risk of Developing Long Covid, Study Shows
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New COVID Booster Labels Look Similar to Old Ones—Here's How To Make Sure You're Getting the Right Shot
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New York Declares State of Emergency Over Growing Polio Concerns
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Rising Temperatures Make Sleep a Challenge—Here's How To Stay Cool and Get Some Rest
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Your Blood Type May Influence Your Stroke Risk, Study Shows
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Desk Treadmills Are Trendy—But Are They Really Worth the Hype?
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Annual COVID Vaccine: U.S. Tries 'New Approach' With Omicron Boosters
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Monkeypox Linked to Myocarditis in New Case Study—Here's What To Know
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New Covid Boosters Were Released Before Human Testing—But Experts Say They're Still Safe
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Which Plant-Based Milk Should You Choose? New Research May Have the Answer
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How 'Microbreaks' Can Improve Your Workday—And Help Prevent Burnout
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Steroids Commonly Used for Asthma and Allergies Linked to Changes in Brain Structure, Study Shows
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'Tomato Flu' Is Likely Just an Unusual Presentation of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
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Statins, Used To Protect Against Heart Attacks, Are Likely Not the Cause of Muscle Pain
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Button Batteries Are Sending More Children to the ER—Here's How to Keep Kids Safe
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What Is a 'Polypill'? How Heart Patients Can Benefit From a Single-Dose Treatment
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Paxlovid Was Most Effective in Older Adults During Omicron Surge, Study Shows
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Even a Quick Daily Workout Can Help Protect You From Getting COVID
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The Latest Downfall of Not Getting Enough Sleep? It May Make You Selfish
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Drinking Black Tea Each Day May Lower Risk of Death, Study Shows
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Jogging, Racquet Sports, and Other Leisure Activities May Lower the Risk of Death for Older Adults
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Is White Mulberry Leaf Safe? Herbal Supplement Is Linked to Death of Congressman's Wife
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With Life Expectancy Declining in Every State, Experts Share Healthy Living Tips
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Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: What to Know About Off-Label Use of the Drug
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Nearly Half of Cancer Deaths Worldwide Linked to Preventable Factors, Study Shows
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Signs of Cardiovascular Disease Are Different in Men and Women—How to Recognize Common Symptoms
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Advanced Stage Cervical Cancer Is on the Rise. Here Are the Signs and Symptoms to Know
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When Should You Take a Break from Social Media? Tom Holland, Jonah Hill Leave Instagram Due to Mental Health 
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What to Know About Enhertu, the First Targeted Treatment for HER2-Low Breast Cancer
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Which Type of Fiber Is Best for Chronic Constipation? New Research May Have an Answer