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New Research Shows Accelerated Aging Linked to Increased Cancer Risk in Younger Adults
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Are Becoming More Common in Older Adults, CDC Data Show
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Should You Shampoo Your Hair Twice? Here's What Dermatologists Want You to Know
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Can Weight Loss Surgery, Medications, and Lifestyle Changes Improve Brain Health?
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Replacing Sugar With Sweeteners Can Help Maintain Weight Loss Without Increasing Disease Risk
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Do Lunchables Have Lead? New Report Finds 'Potentially Concerning' Levels of Heavy Metals in Lunch Kits
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Study: E-Cigarette Use Associated with Higher Risk of Heart Failure
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Women's Heart Health Declines Rapidly After Menopause, Study Shows
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Study Finds Daily Avocado Consumption Is Linked to Better Diet—Here’s Why
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Frequently Drinking Alcohol Raises Heart Disease Risk, Especially for Women
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Not Getting Enough Sleep Might Raise Hypertension Risk, Especially for Women
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Following the MIND Diet May Help Slow Aging and Lower Dementia Risk, Study Shows
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Research Shows Bacterium Found in the Mouth Also Present in 50% of Colorectal Cancer Tumors
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Study: People With Higher Genetic Risk for Obesity May Need More Daily Steps to Manage Weight
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Study: Eating More Than 12 Eggs a Week Shown Not to Impact Cholesterol Levels
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CDC Confirms Human Case of Bird Flu in Texas—What Does This Mean for Public Health?
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Study Links Intermittent Fasting to Increased Heart Risks, Draws Skepticism From Experts
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For Those With Autoimmune Diseases, Mental Health Is Often Overlooked
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Are There Any Real Health Benefits to Washing Your Rice Before Cooking It?
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'Oatzempic': TikTok Users Claim New Drink Helps With Weight Loss—Here's What You Need to Know
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Study: Drinking 1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar Each Day Linked to Weight Loss in Younger Adults
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Chick-fil-A’s Chicken Will No Longer Be Antibiotic-Free—Here’s What That Means
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Study: Microplastics Found in Clogged Arteries Linked to Greater Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
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Survey Shows Most Americans Don't Know Crucial Numbers to Predict Their Heart Disease Risk
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Sleeping Fewer Than 7 Hours Each Night Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in People With Sleep Apnea
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Study: Weekend Warriors Can See Lower BMI, Belly Fat, Just Like Regular Exercisers
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Diet and Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Atrial Fibrillation Risk, Study Shows
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How Worsening Metabolic Syndrome—Including High Blood Sugar, Hypertension, and Obesity—Can Impact Cancer Risk
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Eating More Eggs Might Help Protect Against Osteoporosis, Research Shows
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New Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Shows Promise in Early Detection, Study Finds
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Study: Taking Calcium and Vitamin D Together May Reduce the Risk of Dying From Cancer, but Raise Mortality Risk for Heart Disease
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Anti-Dandruff Shampoos May Help Slow Male Pattern or Female Pattern Hair Loss, Experts Say
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Not Getting Enough Sleep Might Raise Your Risk of Diabetes—Even If You Eat a Healthy Diet
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Women May See More Health Benefits From Exercise Than Men, Study Shows
Trader Joe's 50% Less Salt Roasted and Salted Whole Cashews
Trader Joe’s Cashew Recall: Nuts Could Be Contaminated with Salmonella
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What Time of Day Should You Shower? Here’s What Doctors Recommend
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Bottled Water Contains Hundreds of Thousands of Microscopic Plastic Pieces, Research Shows
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Olivia Munn Says Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score ‘Saved’ Her Life—Here’s What to Know
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Study: Taking a Daily Fiber Supplement May Help Improve Brain Function in Older Adults
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Ozempic and Wegovy Can Cause Constipation, Diarrhea, and More—But Can Fiber Help?
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High Levels of Niacin, an Essential B Vitamin, Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk
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Can Eating Yogurt Really Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?
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Fasting Can Lead to Constipation During Ramadan—These Tips Can Help
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Is Tea Good for Headaches? Which Types to Drink (and Avoid) When Your Head Hurts
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Most Americans Don't Know Heart Disease Is the Country's Leading Cause of Death
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Low-Carb Diets That Focus on Plant Protein Are Better for Weight Management, Study Says
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What Sleep Trackers Can (and Can't) Tell You About Your Sleeping Habits
March 2024 cinnamon safety alert FDA
FDA to Consumers: Stop Using Certain Ground Cinnamon Products With Elevated Lead Levels
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Study: Even the Occasional Energy Drink Can Increase the Risk of Sleep Disturbances
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Here’s What Can Happen When You Go to Bed With Wet Hair
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Many Americans Are Unaware of These Modifiable Risk Factors for Colon Cancer, Survey Shows
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Trader Joe’s Recalls Popular Chicken Soup Dumplings Over Contamination With Hard Plastic
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Protein or Carbs: Which Makes the Best Pre-Workout Snack?
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Is the Atlantic Diet the New Mediterranean?
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Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Over Infection Risk
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What You Need to Know About Listeria and Your Risk of Food Poisoning
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Should You Wash Your Face in the Morning? Dermatologists Say It Depends on Your Skin Type
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Zinc and Botox: Can the Supplement Really Make Your Treatment Last Longer?
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Filtered Showerheads Claim to Improve Skin and Hair Health—But Do You Really Need One?
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How Common Is Frontotemporal Dementia? Wendy Williams Diagnosed with Rare Brain Disease
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Norovirus Surge: CDC Data Show Stomach Bug Is Circulating in the Northeast
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Young, Black Athletes Have a Higher Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest—Here's One Survivor's Story
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Black Americans Have the Highest Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease—But Most Have Never Heard of It