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Limiting Ultra-Processed Foods This Year? Experts Recommend Starting With These 3
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Need to Recharge? Science Says These Solo Activities Could Be the Most Restorative
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Is a New Norovirus Strain Behind the Surge of Infections in the US? Experts Weigh In
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How Much Longer Do We Have to Wait for a Norovirus Vaccine?
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Runners Who Wear This Type of Shoe Are More Likely to Get Injured, Study Finds
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No Time For Traditional Exercise? These Daily Activities Can Also Protect Your Heart, Study Finds
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This Health Condition Could Be Making You a Riskier Driver
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Science Says This Is the Best Time of Day to Drink Coffee for Heart Health and Longevity
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Study: Taking This Many Steps Each Day Can Improve Mental Health
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Study: Breathing in Microplastics Likely Linked to Digestive, Respiratory, and Fertility Issues
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More People Are Using At-Home COVID Tests —How Will We Know if There's a Surge?
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Can Pepcid Ease Severe PMS Symptoms? Experts Weigh In On TikTok Claim
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US Surgeon General Calls For Cancer Warnings on Alcohol
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CDC: Deaths From a Rare Drug 100 Times More Powerful Than Fentanyl Are On the Rise
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Why a Healthy Diet Could Help You Manage Chronic Pain, Regardless of Your Weight
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Ozempic is medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes that along with diet and exercise may improve blood sugar. While some doctors are prescribing it "off label" for weight loss, on October 10, 2024, in Sydney, Australia (Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Ozempic is medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes that along with diet and exercise may improve blood sugar. While some doctors are prescribing it "off label" for weight loss, on October 10, 2024, in Sydney, Australia (Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Ozempic May Be Linked to Cause of Sudden Blindness, Another Study Shows
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Costco Egg Recall Update: FDA Sets Highest Risk Level Over Salmonella Fears
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FDA: Popular Eye Drops Recalled Over Fungal Contamination, Risk of Eye Infection
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Report Says 15 Million Americans Face Increased Risk of Heart Failure—Here Are the Factors to Look Out For
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Some Older Adults Find an Age Cutoff For Colon Cancer Screenings 'Unacceptable'—Here's Why Doctors Say It Exists
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Habit Stacking Is the Expert-Approved Method to Making Your New Year's Resolutions Stick
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Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Ovarian Cancer Risk for Those with Severe Endometriosis
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Study: Doing This 1 Thing Every Week Can Help Slow Your Biological Aging
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Taking Vitamin D Probably Won't Prevent Falls or Fractures—Here's What Will
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Study Finds Many Americans Don't Know That HPV Can Cause This Type of Cancer
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Nationwide Recall of Popular Protein Powder After Customer Suffers Allergic Reaction
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Science Says Your Body Starts 'Breaking Down' Quicker at These 2 Ages
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Black Kitchen Utensils May Be Exposing You to Harmful Chemicals, New Study Warns
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Major Error Found in Viral Black Plastic Study—Should You Still Ditch Your Spatula, Takeout Containers?
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Seafood Recall in More Than 15 States Over Norovirus Fears—What You Need to Know
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Can You Actually Be Addicted to Ultra-Processed Snacks? Here's What the Science Says
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Can Masks Help Prevent Mpox? What We Know So Far
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New Research Shows Eating the Occasional Sweet Treat Is Better for Your Heart Than No Sugar at All
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People With Endometriosis May Have Higher Risk of Stroke
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Why Winter May Be the Hardest Season for Weight Loss, According to Experts
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Real Talk: Is It Better to Spit Out Mucus When You’re Sick?
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Study Finds Standing All Day at Work Can Take a Toll on Your Heart Health
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How a Quick 30-Minute Workout Today Can Improve Your Memory Tomorrow
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HPV Testing May Replace Pap Smears for Many Women—What to to Know Before Your Next Gyno Visit
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There's a Surprising New Health Benefit of Cooking With an Air Fryer and It Makes Total Sense
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How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Hurt Your Muscle Health—Even If You Work Out
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Study Finds Nearly Half of People on Obesity Drugs Drink Less—But Do Scientists Know Why?
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More Than 2 Million Stanley Mugs Recalled: How to Check If Yours Is Safe
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Here's How Long It Could Take to Build Back Muscle After Time Away From the Gym
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FDA Announces Major Recall of MadeGood Granola Bars—Check Your Pantry For These Products
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Ashley Tisdale on Living With Alopecia: How Hair Loss Has Affected Her Health and Career
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How Coffee Might Change Your Gut, According to New Research
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Duloxetine Recall: FDA Sets Second-Highest Risk Level for Antidepressants Containing Potential Carcinogen
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Study Finds Surprising Health Benefit of Eating Dark Chocolate Every Week
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'Blue Zones' Under Scrutiny: Are these Longevity Hotspots Just a Myth?
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Researchers Uncover Surprising Connection Between Air Pollution and Lupus
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Raw Milk Is in the Spotlight, But It's Not the Only Unpasteurized Item That Could Be Dangerous
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New Study Links Popular Thyroid Drug to Increased Bone Loss
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Vegetable Medley Recall: Toss These Bags of Carrots, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Linked to Ongoing E. coli Outbreak
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Cucumber Recall Expands: See All the Products Pulled From Shelves Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
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Can’t Afford Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Drugs? Here’s What to Do, According to Experts
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3 Things Spine Specialists Do to Maintain Good Posture
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The #1 Thing Dietitians Say You Should Always Do Before Eating or Cooking Canned Beans
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New Study Reveals This Gut-Friendly Food Might Also Help You Lose Weight
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Cucumbers and Costco Eggs Face Major Recalls for Salmonella Risk—What You Need to Know
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Biden Says Medicare, Medicaid Should Cover Obesity Drugs—What Could That Mean for Access?
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How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last? Food Safety Experts Weigh In
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Black Women Face Higher Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Across All Subtypes, Study Reveals