Christie Brinkley Shares Photos Of Facial Wound In Skin Cancer Warning
The 70-year-old model said she was “lucky” to be diagnosed.
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‘Baywatch’ Star Nicole Eggert Completely Shaves Head In Video Amid Cancer Fight
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Christina Applegate Experienced MS Symptoms Long Before Diagnosis
Christina Applegate continues to get candid about living with multiple sclerosis three years after going public with her diagnosis. Appearing on “Good Morning America” Wednesday, the Emmy-winning actor shared that she was likely experiencing symptoms “six or seven years” before she was formally diagnosed with the disease. “I noticed, especially the first season [of Netflix’s
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Arizona Republicans Refuse To Even Consider Basic Birth Control Protections
After refusing to have committees take up two bills that would enshrine access to contraceptives in state law, Arizona Republicans on Wednesday blocked a Hail Mary effort by Democrats to force a hearing on the legislation. Each deemed the Right to Contraception Act, the identical bills in the state’s House and Senate that would guarantee
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Olivia Munn Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Reveals Medical Decision That Saved Her Life
In a statement, the actor said her condition would have gone undiagnosed if not for her doctor’s careful thinking.
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Luminal B Breast Cancer: Olivia Munn’s Diagnosis Explained
Actress Olivia Munn announced on Instagram that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. Specifically, Munn was diagnosed with luminal B breast cancer, which is one of the molecular subtypes of breast cancer, according to Dr. Rohit Rao, a breast cancer expert at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Luminal B breast cancer accounts for
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How Many Steps You Should Take If You Sit All Day
It’s well known that a sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health. It increases your risk of heart disease, decreases your muscle strength and is linked to certain kinds of cancer. Roughly 80% of jobs in the U.S. are sedentary, according to research published by the American Heart Association, meaning, this is a big problem
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Darryl Strawberry Suffers Heart Attack The Day Before His 62nd Birthday
The Mets plan to retire the baseball great’s number in June.
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Why COVID-19 Pandemic Messed With Our Sense Of Time
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic now four years ago, on March 11, 2020. It feels like yesterday, last month and decades ago all at the same time. Running out of toilet paper feels like a distant memory. Wiping down groceries, doing elbow bumps instead of handshakes and being unable to find Clorox
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The Rudest Things To Say To Someone You’re Eating With
“You just always have to be healthy.” A former co-worker used to snarkily say this to me at every group work meal whenever I ordered a salad or something else vegetarian, which I was at the time. She always said it in a way that suggested she perceived what was on my plate as an
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Is Working Out While Sick Good Or Bad? Experts Weigh In.
Questions about the safety of working out when sick with an upper respiratory infection are a common concern, according to doctors. Many folks pressure themselves to exercise even when they aren’t feeling 100% well — or hope a good workout will help sweat out their illness. (Spoiler alert: It won’t.) It is frustrating when a
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The Best Foods To Prevent Kidney Stones
Having a kidney stone is considered one of the most painful experiences you can have, even worse than childbirth. While the stones may be physically tiny, often measured in millimeters, they can feel like tiny little mines exploding as the stone makes its way through the urinary tract. Sometimes, these stones can lead to complications,
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Some Kansas City Chiefs Fans Advised To Undergo Amputation After Cold-Weather Game
Temperatures plunged below zero for the NFL playoff game, and some spectators who got frostbite are paying a horrific price.
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Spotting Cult Leaders: 9 Personality Traits
With hit documentaries like “Love Has Won” and “Escaping Twin Flames” and podcasts like “Let’s Talk About Sects” and “Escaping NXIVM,” it’s clear the public fascination with all things cult is alive and well. So too are audiences curious about cult leaders, who manage to compel everyday people to adopt outlandish beliefs and do horrible
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Researchers Studied Man Who Said He Got 217 COVID Shots
A 62-year-old man who claims to have received 217 COVID-19 vaccinations shows no signs of adverse events linked to the shots and appears to have stronger immunity against the virus than others, researchers said as they cautioning others to not get more than the recommended vaccinations. In a study published Monday in the journal Lancet
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Ground Cinnamon Sold At Discount Stores Is Tainted With Lead, FDA Warns
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5 Dental Problems To Never Ignore
When it comes to the basics of dental hygiene, most people know to follow the key rules ― like brushing twice a day ― but many quickly discount the seemingly-small dental problems that occur. And that can be dangerous. “What a lot of patients don’t understand is your dental health is pertinent to your overall
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Madonna Reflects On ‘Near-Death Experience’ During Induced Coma
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Sinbad Tells Fans 'Miracles Happen' After First Public Appearance Since 2020 Stroke
Speaking in an Instagram video on Monday, the comedian thanked supporters for their thoughts and prayers.
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Colorectal Cancer: 5 Practices To Avoid For Prevention
Colorectal cancer is the third-most common type of cancer around the world. In the earlier stages, it can be tough to catch. The symptoms, like diarrhea, abdominal pain and anemia, can easily be overlooked or mistaken for another, more benign issue. There’s also been a spike in colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger people. The reason
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Reviewers Are Blown Away By Ingrown Toenail Corrector
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These Common Phrases Are Actually Fat-Shaming
As a general rule, phrases that offend groups of people are off limits in any respectful and caring group of people. Words that bring down folks in certain demographics have evolved into things that are just not OK to say, even as a joke. But that doesn’t seem to apply as much to fat-shaming. Many
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Judge Blocks Texas From Collecting Info On Trans Kids Receiving Gender-Affirming Care
A judge temporarily blocked state Attorney General Ken Paxton from forcing an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to hand over info on transgender children.
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Walgreens, CVS To Start Dispensing Abortion Pill In Stores
Two of the biggest pharmacies in the United States announced Friday that they will soon start dispensing the abortion medication mifepristone in select stores. CVS and Walgreens both confirmed Friday that they’ve completed the Food and Drug Administration’s certification process to start filling prescriptions for the pills, which can be used to terminate some pregnancies
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CDC Officially Drops 5-Day Isolation Time For COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its longstanding guidance, saying that people can return to work or regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it’s
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Oprah Winfrey Parts Ways With WeightWatchers Amidst Weight Loss Drug Reveal
The entertainment mogul joined the company’s board of directors in 2015, reportedly losing 42 pounds while on the program.
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Ex-Michigan Football Star Craig Roh Dies At 33 From Increasingly Common Disease
The defensive end, who later played professionally, set the Wolverine record for consecutive games played.
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8 Best Posture Correctors That Benefit Your Body
If you spend a lot of time on your computer or phone or sit for prolonged periods during work hours or otherwise, odds are you’ve wondered about the effect on your posture. If so, you’re right to be concerned: It turns out that poor posture can have health consequences that are more far-reaching than you
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Spot Lung Cancer Early: Don’t Ignore These 4 Signs
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, accounting for 1 out of every 5 cancer fatalities. Early detection is imperative for increasing survival with lung cancer before the disease spreads beyond the lungs. Currently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends yearly lung
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114-Year-Old Texas Woman Becomes Oldest Living American
Elizabeth Francis of Houston, Texas, is 114 years old — and now the oldest living American. The Louisiana native was born mere months after President William Taft was inaugurated and 11 years before women won the right to vote. Francis has since lived through two World Wars, the moon landing, JFK assassination and COVID-19 pandemic.
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Amy Schumer Says Comments On Her 'Puffier' Face Led To Cushing's Syndrome Diagnosis
“It has been a crazy couple weeks for me and my family,” the “Life & Beth” actor and comedian said.
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What Fertility Doctors Wish You Understood About IVF
On Friday, Feb. 16, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that several couples whose embryos had been destroyed when they were removed from a hospital freezer could sue for “wrongful death,” meaning the embryos are considered children in the eyes of the law. The text of the ruling refers to embryos as “unborn life” and “extrauterine
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The Health Benefits Of Low-Intensity Workouts
The pressure to have a “good workout” can be intense thanks to fitness trackers and influencers on social media. As a result, many people define a good workout as exercise with lots of sweat and a super-high heart rate ― not a more moderate fitness regimen like walking or yoga. But that’s wrong. Studies show
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What Your Nails Can Tell You About Your Health
Did you know that your nails can reveal a lot about your health? Visual cues from your nails may be able to signal vitamin deficiencies or illness — and, in serious cases, even melanoma or heart issues. Nail technicians aren’t able to diagnose conditions, but they can help you spot changes in your nails. “We
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Alabama Fertility Clinics Face Crisis After Court Decision
Kate was scrolling through Facebook when she saw a news story about an Alabama court ruling on embryos. The 39-year-old Tennessean had been going to her fertility clinic across the border in Alabama for months, and she was exhausted. She and her husband had gone through several rounds of intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization,
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Republicans Suddenly Realize Alabama’s IVF Ruling Is Bad For Them
After years of demanding that the law recognize fetuses and embryos as living human beings, Republicans got what they asked for when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that a clinic’s accidental destruction of frozen embryos amounted to the wrongful death of a child. But within a matter of days, it became apparent that the decision
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7 Best Products To Relieve Nasal And Sinus Congestion
There are many unpleasant aspects of the cold winter season, and chief among them is the havoc it can wreak on sinuses. Even those who are not allergy-prone or actively sick can find themselves with never-ending nasal and sinus discomfort. Dr. Navya Mysore, a primary care provider at One Medical in Brooklyn, told HuffPost that
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Biden Calls Alabama Court's IVF Ruling A 'Direct Result' Of Overturning Roe
The ruling is “outrageous and unacceptable,” President Joe Biden said.
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How Alcohol Affects Your Poop
After downing cocktail after cocktail during a night out, you may wake up needing a tall glass of water, ibuprofen, and a long visit with the porcelain throne. While bar hopping with friends, you might even need to set down your third beer and rush to the grimy bathroom to deal with a sudden, unexpected
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The Best Foods To Eat For A Long Life, According To Longevity Experts
Anyone who wants to live a long and healthy life wants a magic formula for reaching a ripe old age. Unfortunately, it isn’t that easy ― but there are some things you can do to bolster your odds. ″If you want to live longer, improve what you’re eating and start moving your body more,” said
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Measles Outbreak At Florida Elementary School After CDC Warns Of Nationwide Rise
Multiple cases of the measles virus have been confirmed at a South Florida elementary school, with the outbreak coming weeks after a nationwide alert went out to physicians about an uptick in cases. A sixth case of the highly contagious virus was confirmed Tuesday evening at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston, just west of
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How Much Salt Is Too Much Salt When It Comes To Your Health?
Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower their sodium intake. But to what extent is it really a problem? Most people have no idea how much salt they’re eating every day, or how much is recommended
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A Year After Jimmy Carter Entered Hospice Care, Advocates Hope Endurance Drives Awareness
ATLANTA (AP) — Since Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at his home in south Georgia one year ago, the former U.S. president has celebrated his 99th birthday, enjoyed tributes to his legacy and lost his wife of 77 years. Rosalynn Carter, who died in November, about six months after the Carter family disclosed her dementia
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The Biggest Early Warning Signs Of COVID-19
We’re still very much in the throes of winter ― and that means we’re still dealing with lots of respiratory viruses. This includes COVID. Overall, COVID cases “are down a little bit in most places … we were, from a hospital admission standpoint, they were probably around 35,000 a week a month ago and now
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Wiggly Maggots Fall On Delta Passenger From Overhead Bin
Flight attendants discovered the creatures in a suitcase that also contained a rotting fish wrapped in a newspaper.
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Foods And Drinks That Can Cause Peeing Problems
You’re likely familiar with foods that aren’t good for your heart. But when it comes to your bladder, it’s possible that you haven’t considered the correlation between diet and peeing. Unless you’ve had a urinary tract infection, suffered from a leaky bladder, or experienced the need to pee frequently, it may not have crossed your
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CDC May Change COVID Isolation Rules
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering changing its COVID-19 isolation guidance, marking a shift from how we currently attempt to prevent the spread of the illness. The current rules instruct folks to isolate for at least five days once they test positive, but The Washington Post reported that the new guidelines would
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Telehealth Abortion Is Safe And Effective, Study Confirms
A new peer-reviewed study published Thursday confirms what abortion rights advocates have long argued: Using a telehealth connection to terminate a pregnancy is as effective and safe as seeing a doctor in person. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, comes weeks before the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over a
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Coping With Small Frustrations Tips To Overcome Irritation
As the adage goes, “don’t sweat the small stuff.” But that might be easier said than done for many of us. “It’s not uncommon to become upset over small things sometimes,” Nicole Raines, a licensed marriage and family therapist, told HuffPost. “Especially after the collective past few years that we have lived through, the uncertainty
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CDC Likely To Drop 5-Day COVID Isolation Guidelines: Report
The proposed rule change would treat COVID-19 more like other common respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV.
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Mouth Taping For Sleep Effectiveness And Safety Explored
From bed rotting to drinking lettuce water to help you wind down, many sleep-related trends have reached viral status on TikTok. But a particularly fascinating one that’s endured for more than a year is mouth taping. “Mouth taping has become a popular wellness trend to force nasal breathing at night, which is perceived to improve
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GOP Lawmaker Raises Scenario Of 1-Year-Olds Having Abortions
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The Habits That Can Age Your Brain
Just like our bodies, our brains change as we age. The older we get, the harder we recall information, like the name of a restaurant we went to or where we put our keys. Or it may take longer to learn something new. But the good news is we actually have a lot of control
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What To Do If You Get Sick On A Plane
It’s hard to imagine a worse place to get sick than on an airplane. But unfortunately, it happens ― in many forms. There are a number of unpleasant and even potentially dangerous conditions that travelers can develop during a flight. Nausea, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, congestion, blood clots, sinus infections, tinnitus — travelers may find themselves
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Stephen Colbert Takes A Serious Swipe At The NFL On Its Biggest Night
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How Much You Need To Walk Every Day To Cut Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Walking is a powerful tool for both our physical and mental health ― perhaps even more powerful than we think. Walking an estimated 21 minutes a day can reduce your risk of heart disease by 30%, according to a Harvard Health special report published in 2017 that has been used often to underscore the importance
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My Dad Hid His Cancer Diagnosis From Me For 3 Years
My parents were visiting last spring when an argument broke out. Since our family does not shy away from debate, that wasn’t surprising. But when my father yelled, “You know I’m a cancer survivor!” during this particular fight, I was taken aback for two reasons: My father doesn’t usually yell, and that was the first
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Eliminating These 3 Foods From Your Diet Can Be A Game-Changer For Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. People of most racial and ethnic groups in the country are more likely to die from a heart-related issue than anything else. These statistics are startling, and if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed when researching what you can do to improve your heart health,
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Why Nausea Is The 1 Heart Attack Sign You Shouldn’t Ignore
In a recent segment on the “Today” show, Chantrise Holliman, a mother, wife and heart health educator based in Georgia, shared the story of her heart attack and what seemed like the fairly benign symptoms that accompanied it. Holliman experienced nausea, vomiting and mild chest pressure. The first two symptoms ― which aren’t commonly associated
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Corn Tortillas vs. Flour Tortillas: Which Option Is Healthier?
Walking the aisles of the grocery store can seem like one internal debate after another — especially if your goal is to fill your cart with the healthiest options possible. Oat milk or soy? Peanut butter or almond butter? Full-fat or reduced-fat cheese? Picking up a pack of tortillas presents yet another nutritional conundrum. At
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4 Best Tongue Scrapers For A Cleaner-Feeling Mouth
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Is Constipation Tied To Heart Disease? Experts Weigh In.
You’ve probably considered what constipation means for your stomach health and diet choices, but you may not have considered how ― or if ― it could impact your heart health. As it turns out, some research suggests that constipation is associated with an increased risk of heart attack. Coverage of this data may seem concerning.
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When Is It Too Young For ‘Baby Botox’ And Fillers?
For people who grew up in the ’90s and 2000s, plastic surgery of any kind was still very much in its “hush-hush” era. While there was immense pressure to never age, it was still taboo to admit to receiving any kind of medical enhancements. But things are different in the 2020s, the era of TikTok.
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The Rudest Things You Can Do At The Doctor’s Office
Going to the doctor’s office is rarely an enjoyable experience. Whether you have a specific medical issue or simply are there for your annual physical, you would probably prefer to be spending your time somewhere other than a waiting area or exam room. But the vibes get significantly worse when manners go out the window.
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This Is The Age You’re Happiest And Most Self-Confident
We know that wisdom comes with age ― and apparently so do a number of other joyful qualities. Research shows that the older you get, the more self-assured and content you are. In fact, those in their 60s are more likely to be happier and, according to one study, they’re also more self-confident overall than
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I Almost Died From A Rare Disease
What’s your name? Taylor Coffman. Do you know where you are? The hospital. What is the date? February 17, 2022. Who’s the president? Biden. What’s the capital of Canada? Uh-oh. Ottawa? Do Americans typically know that? I tried to respond to my new internist, but the answers didn’t flow from me. Each one caused a
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How Hearing Aids Improved My Mental Health
“I can actually see the shapes of the leaves on the trees!” I exclaimed to my doctor while gazing out the window. I was 12 years old and just got my first pair of glasses. My vision had been impaired long enough for me to not realize what I was missing. The same thing happened
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Does Ginger Ale Actually Help An Upset Stomach?
If you had an upset stomach when you were a kid, there was one home remedy that parents, grandparents and other caregivers seemed to recommend time and time again: ginger ale. In fact, I was still turning to ginger ale for its supposed stomach-soothing properties well into adulthood, including when I was dealing with morning
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Kelly Clarkson Says Being Told She's 'Pre-Diabetic' Prompted Recent Weight Loss
The three-time Grammy winner has embraced a more active lifestyle since moving cross-country.
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5 Worst Foods For High Cholesterol
Throughout the United States, high cholesterol is a common issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two in five American adults deal with the condition, putting them at increased risk of stroke and heart attack. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that circulates in your blood. It isn’t necessarily dangerous on its own
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How To Keep Your Humidifier Clean
Humidifiers can be beneficial for your health, especially when you’re sick or dealing with dryness in your home. But if you don’t regularly maintain them, they can cause more harm than good. “If you don’t properly clean out your humidifier, it essentially turns into a gigantic petri dish, which isn’t great for air quality,” said
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Texas Oilman Jim Finley’s Key Role In Utah’s Oil Boom
Jim Finley is a bit of a ghost. Outside of oil industry circles, few people have probably ever heard of the man. He rarely speaks in public. One exception was in October 2021, when Finley, the CEO of Texas-based Finley Resources, presented to a coalition of seven oil-producing counties in eastern Utah. Following his speech,
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Worried About Stanley Cups Containing Lead? Read This.
Stanley cups can’t seem to stay out of the spotlight. The popular 40-ounce drinking cups have captured the hearts (and wallets) of millennial and Generation Z shoppers, and are famous for selling out in minutes. But concerns over tumblers containing lead, a naturally occurring metal found in the Earth’s crust, have made headlines recently, leaving
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6 Alcohol Guidelines To Follow, According To Experts
Alcohol is known to be a health risk. Research shows that it’s linked to certain cancers, can damage your liver, is tied to dementia risk and can just make you feel lousy. So, with all of these findings, it’s only natural to think more about your relationship with alcohol. As the sobriety awareness of Dry
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Former Planned Parenthood Leader Cecile Richards Reveals Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Richards, who has continued to work on abortion rights issues since stepping down in 2018, says she is doing well as she undergoes treatment.
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What Happens To Your Brain After You Turn 50
No matter our age, most of us are guilty of saying, “I must be getting old,” when we can’t quite find the words to describe something or an important item on our to-do lists slips our minds. Indeed, our brains do change with age; research suggests that the brain shrinks about 5% per decade starting
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Chewing Your Food Is Good For Your Gut Microbiome Health
There are countless reasons to desire a healthy gut. Achieving and maintaining a robust microbiome — the trillions of beneficial bacteria and the useful chemicals they’re producing — in the lower section of our gastrointestinal tracts can aid our bodies with everything from battling pathogens to bettering our mental health. “What I get people to
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Bidens Invite Woman Who Challenged Texas Abortion Law To State Of The Union
First Lady Jill Biden has invited Kate Cox, the woman who fought Texas for her right to a life-saving abortion last year, to be one of her and President Joe Biden’s guests at the State of the Union address in March. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed the invitation and Cox’s acceptance at a
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FDA Issues Warning About Supplement Containing ‘Gas Station Heroin’
The Federal Drug Administration has issued a warning against the use of over-the-counter supplements that contain an antidepressant called tianeptine, due to serious risks including seizures, loss of consciousness and death. Neptune‘s Fix brand products have been sold at gas stations, smoke shops and convenience stores and illegally online, according to a statement from the
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Republican Veterinarian Fancies Himself An Abortion Expert
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Can Ibuprofen Really Stop Your Period? Doctors Weigh In.
TikTok is known for oft-questionable health and fitness advice, such as claims that a dietary supplement is “nature’s Ozempic” and that a “parasite cleanse” is necessary for everyday health. And now a recent viral TikTok video claims that if you combine Jell-O, lemon juice and ibuprofen, you can delay or stop your period. Many people
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Study Estimates Rape Caused 65,000 Pregnancies In States With Abortion Bans
A study published Wednesday estimates that there have been nearly 65,000 rape-related pregnancies across the 14 states that banned abortion in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s crumbling 18 months ago. The study, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of American Medicine, was led by Dr. Samuel Dickman, a Montana abortion provider and plaintiff in several
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What To Do If You Get Food Poisoning While Traveling
While enjoying my first visit to Portugal in December, I had the misfortune of coming down with food poisoning late one night. I suspect some raw oysters I ate that day were the culprit, but I’ll never know for sure. The result was 12 hours of GI hell and a canceled tour of the palaces
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Morning Or Night: When Is The Best Time To Shower?
Among the many strange things I noticed about my now-husband when we first moved in together was his habit of showering in the morning. Still drowsy with sleep, he’d stumble out of bed and into the bathroom with his eyes still closed but hop out of the shower with a sense of purpose: He was
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Jamie Dornan Was Hospitalized From Toxic Caterpillar, Says Friend
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Cameroon Starts World's First Malaria Vaccine Program For Children
Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa.
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Long COVID Study Suggests Immune System At Root Of Symptoms
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How We Die Is No One’s Business But Our Own
When my father was hospitalized on what would eventually be his deathbed, my brother walked him through the DNR form ― “Do Not Resuscitate.” Pop had never heard of it. My brother explained it and asked, “Whaddya wanna do, Pop?” Dad didn’t even blink. He took one look at the form and said, “Pull the
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Elizabeth Warren Promises ‘Abortion Will Be On The Ballot’ This Year
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Experts On Aging Reveal The 5 Major Habits That Will Improve Your Longevity
Remaining healthy and sharp are goals for most people as they age. But one group of people — known as “SuperAgers” — is said to have this all down as they go through life, even into their later years. The term SuperAgers was created by researchers at Northwestern University, who define it as “adults over
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Pillow Prints: What They Say About Your Skin
If you’ve ever woken up with significantly more wrinkles than you had when you lay down, you’re probably familiar with the term “pillow prints.” Also called “sleep wrinkles” and “sleep creases,” they can be a scary sight to behold, especially before you’ve had your first cup of morning coffee. We asked experts to tell us
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Philadelphia Warns Of Measles Outbreak After Day Care Exposure
Health officials in Philadelphia are urging members of the public to ensure they’re vaccinated against measles ― and to follow quarantine orders if they’re exposed ― amid an outbreak of the extremely contagious virus in the city and surrounding area. At least eight people had been diagnosed with measles as of Friday, a spokesperson for
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COVID Symptoms That Require Medical Care
When you have a COVID-19 infection, you’re told to isolate and stay away from others until you’re better. But while many folks do improve at home thanks to a combination of medication, rest, hydration and time, others require additional medical intervention. While we know the hallmark symptoms of COVID ― like coughing, fatigue, for example
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Sex After Menopause: Women Over 50 Tell All
Menopause can bring about a number of mental, physical and emotional changes — including some shifts in your sex life. Clinically speaking, menopause is reached when you’ve gone 12 straight months without a period, marking the end of one’s reproductive years. The average age of the last menstrual period is 51, according to the American
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Former England Soccer Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson Announces Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
“At best I have maybe a year, at worst maybe a little less,” said England’s first-ever foreign-born soccer coach.
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Red Cross Announces Emergency Blood Shortage, Fewest Donors In 20 Years
“A person needs lifesaving blood every two seconds in our country,” one official said.
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Acid Reflux Symptoms: 4 Surprising Signs To Watch For
If you’ve experienced a sour taste in your mouth, lots of gas, heartburn or feeling like you just threw up a little in your mouth, you may have attributed it to acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). And that’s a fair guess. GERD, a more chronic condition that can result from acid reflux happening
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Scientists Find About A Quarter Million Nanoplastic Particles In Bottled Water
The average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics, detected and categorized for the first time by a microscope using dual lasers. Scientists long figured there were lots of these microscopic plastic pieces, but until researchers at Columbia and Rutgers universities did their calculations they never
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Best And Worst Types Of Underwear For Your Health
Underwear is often the most overlooked article of clothing, and many of us may never give a second thought to exactly what we wear down there. However, experts agree that the underwear you choose can have positive or negative effects on the wellness of your genital area. For instance, underwear that makes you sweat more
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I Suffered Postpartum Hemorrhages Due To Retained Tissue
After I almost bled out during the delivery of my first child due to postpartum hemorrhage, or PPH, I had nightmares about it happening again. One week after giving birth to my second, my fears came true. I developed a pulling pain in my abdomen and called my doctor. Instinctively, I knew it was another
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Florida Surgeon General Cites Debunked Claims In Calling For Halt Of COVID Shots
Federal health officials, as well as other medical experts, have dismissed Dr. Joseph Ladapo’s concerns as factually inaccurate and dangerous to human health.
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Pooping Tips And Tricks For A Better Poop Experience
Thanks to processed foods, stress, less-than-stellar microbiomes and a slew of other factors, attaining the perfect poop is a challenge for many people. Because so many of us want to be doing it better, there are countless books, websites and TikTok videos offering advice on how to level up in the bathroom. But the key
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How Alcohol Affects Your Health As You Age
“Drink in moderation” is advice we hear often, but as most people can attest to after a booze-filled holiday season, it isn’t easy to stick to. When we can stick to moderate drinking, however, we usually feel pretty good about ourselves. According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate drinking is defined as no
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4 New Year’s Resolutions Cardiologists Always Make
It’s the season when many people set New Year’s resolutions for the year ahead, and these goals are often related to physical health. Experts say there’s one big area that many people should focus on when it comes to their well-being: cardiovascular health. “Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in America,” said
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6 Anxiety-Inducing Behaviors To Avoid
Anxiety is a very normal but a very unwelcome feeling. Most of us would choose not to experience it if we could. In some ways, it’s like a smoke alarm, said Natasha Reynolds, a psychotherapist at Bloom Psychology & Wellness in Toronto. That smoke detector alerts you to actual danger and allows you to get
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Sen. Fetterman Feared Depression News Would End Political Career
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression. He remembers thinking about his three school-age kids. “I can’t be a blueprint for my children. I can’t let them be left alone or not to understand why he would have
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Woman Sues Dentist Who Performed Dangerous Dental Surgery
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota woman has sued her dentist after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit that she says led to her disfigurement. Kathleen Wilson filed the lawsuit last week in Hennepin County District Court, accusing Dr. Kevin Molldrem of Molldrem Family Dentistry in Eden Prairie,
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2 Models Of Apple Watch Can Go On Sale Again, For Now
A federal court temporarily lifted a sales halt on two higher-end models of the Apple Watch ordered by the International Trade Commission due to a patent dispute.
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Lemon Water Can Be Bad For Enamel And Dental Care
“The Real Reason You Should Drink Lemon Water!” “Lemon Water: Refreshing, Hydrating, And Health-Ful” “Lemon Water Is a Tasty Way to Hydrate — Das It” These are just a few of the titles of the thousands of TikTok videos touting the perks of lemon water. The beverage, which is just adding lemon juice to water,
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Woman Who Burned Wyoming Abortion Clinic Must Pay Nearly $300,000 Fine
A woman serving five years in prison for setting fire to Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic last year was ordered by a judge Tuesday to pay nearly $300,000 in damages. Lorna Green, the 22-year-old whose act of arson caused severe damage to Wellspring Health Access in Casper as it was preparing to open, must pay
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Signs Of Arthritis: Don’t Ignore These Early Symptoms
In the United States, arthritis is a leading cause of work disability, affecting over 53.2 million people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can happen for a number of reasons to adults at any age ― and the pain can be debilitating. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, but
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6 Products To Help Solve Older Adults’ Private Problems
Our bodies are constantly changing. And although this experience is universal, sometimes such changes can feel bewildering and even isolating — especially when it comes to figuring out how to cope with issues that are uncomfortable or painful. Luckily, these six products are recommended by thousands of Amazon reviewers and may help alleviate some discomfort,
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Foods And Drinks That Can Cause Peeing Problems
You’re likely familiar with foods that aren’t good for your heart. But when it comes to your bladder, it’s possible that you haven’t considered the correlation between diet and peeing. Unless you’ve had a urinary tract infection, suffered from a leaky bladder, or experienced the need to pee frequently, it may not have crossed your
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The Best Foods For Brain Health, According To Experts
Most people know which foods to avoid for a healthy heart. Yet, do you often think about the foods you eat and how they affect the brain? It’s been scientifically proven that diet can influence brain health. “The brain represents about 2% of our body weight, but it consumes about 20% of all of our
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Want Better Skin? Using This 1 Thing Before Bed Can Help And It's Already In Your Home
HuffPost’s “Am I Doing It Wrong” chatted with Dr. Sherwin Parikh to get the lowdown on a nighttime skincare routine that will get you glowing.
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Prosecutor ‘Dutybound’ To Present Miscarriage Case To Grand Jury
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio prosecutor says it is not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried in the restroom at her home, regardless of the pressure being brought to bear by the national attention on her case. Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins said in a release issued
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FDA Finds ‘Extremely High’ Lead Levels In Cinnamon Used In Tainted Fruit Pouches
The cinnamon, which originated from a plant in Ecuador, had lead levels more than 2,000 times higher than a maximum level proposed by the FDA, officials said.
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Celine Dion’s Sister Talks About Singer’s Health Battle
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Holiday Food Rules That Are Really Just Diets
It’s the most wonderful time of the year ― unless you’re on a diet and have set impossible standards for eating during the holidays. There’s nothing wrong with taking an “everything in moderation” approach at the dinner table, but other “rules” we establish for ourselves around the holidays can actually hinder rather than help our
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The Habits Stroke Doctors Say You Should Avoid
In the United States, strokes are a top cause of death and a major cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. This is a scary reality, especially since many of the stroke risk factors are pretty silent (like high cholesterol and high blood pressure) ― until they’re not. But just because some of
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