Health

The Truth About American Food Safety

The phrase When it rains, it pours isn’t one you like to see applied to outbreaks of foodborne illness, yet here we are. The summer started with a diarrhea-causing parasite called Cyclospora cayeta...

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The Backlash Against Polyester Has Gone Too Far

Lately, the men of the internet who are obsessed with self-optimization have found a new fixation: their underwear. Many standard pairs use polyester or spandex, or sometimes both. What are they do...

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79% of Young Adults Show Signs of Cardiovascular, Kidney, Metabolic Issues

Recent research shows that around 79% of young adults show signs of CKM. pixelfit · E+/Getty A recent study has found that around 79% of adults in their 20s already show signs of cardiovas...

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FDA Recalls IV Fluids Over Possible Fiberglass, Stainless Steel Contaminants

The FDA announced a recall of saline and other IV fluids over possible contamination with fiberglass, stainless steel, and other hazardous materials. RicardoImagen/E+/Getty Images Two comp...

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‘My son spent 14 years in jail for phone theft – now give us a release date’

Shirley says Shaun was turning his life around when he was recalled to prison again, 20 years after he was jailed for phone theft A mum whose son has been in jail for 14 years fo...

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What Happened to Yoga?

At a recent Pilates class, where I pumped and pulsed under infrared heat panels until my fingertips were sweating, I ran into a former yoga teacher of mine, our mats inches apart in the neon-lit ro...

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul thinks AI should be ‘less evil’

Today, I’m talking with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and I’ll just warn you — this episode moves really fast. It’s an election year, after all, with a shocking amount of tech poli...

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My PCOS Diagnosis Took 5 Years. Why the New Name Change to PMOS Gives Me Hope

My road to a PCOS diagnosis was long and challenging, but here’s why the recent name change to PMOS gives me hope for the future. It took five years for me to be diagnosed with PMOS. Now I h...

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The Measles-Stricken Mother Who Lost Her Newborn Son

When the Amish man emerged from his barn to greet me, he had no idea that his newborn son’s death had become national news. The man wore a straw hat, black trousers, and suspenders over a long-slee...

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My Weekend at Adult Summer Camp

At Camp Social, where grown women return to girlhood, friendship has no preamble. Within 15 minutes of meeting eight of the campers from Cabin 3, I learned this: In their 50s and 60s, they have no ...

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20-Minute Workout or 90-Minute Nap May Offset Effects of a Sleepless Night

A short bout of aerobic exercise or a 90-minute nap may improve cognitive function after a sleepless night. MStudioImages/E+/Getty Images A short workout or a 90-minute nap may help your b...

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Student killed himself with £40 kit from Canadian ‘poison seller’ linked to 79 Brit deaths

Joshua Warner is one of 79 Brits whose deaths have been linked to Kenneth Law, who supplied pills for people to take their own lives (Picture: Family/Solent News) A first-year un...

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With Midterms Looming, Journalists Consider Measles, Food Recalls, and Obamacare

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed fatal measles cases on CBS News 24/7’s Mornings on Aug. 26. Gounder fact-checked Centers for Medicare & Med...

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A Simple Blood Test Catches Polyps, Early-Stage Colorectal Cancer

An experimental blood test shows promise in detecting precancerous polyps and early stage colorectal cancer. FluxFactory · E+/Getty A new blood test shows promise in catching precancerous ...

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Why Paris Hilton Believes Living with ADHD Gives Her a ‘Creative Sparkle’

Paris Hilton is sharing how she found an ADHD treatment that works for her and why embracing the condition has changed the way she sees herself. Photo Credit: Kevin Ostajewski Paris Hilton...

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Pennsylvania’s Public-Health Officials May Be Wrong About a Measles Death

Measles outbreaks around the country are already a disaster, but more bad news arrived on Tuesday. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced that two measles-associated deaths had occurred in La...

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Trump and Kennedy’s Health Industry Deals Haven’t Been Enforced and Are at Risk of Vanishing

In the thick of his competitive reelection race in Michigan, Republican Rep. Tom Barrett joined Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a sprawling 400-acre apple orchard, farm...

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High Fertility Costs Push Americans Abroad for IVF Treatment

In the summer of 2024, Emilie and Justin Solomon found themselves on a top-secret mission in Greece. Their family and friends thought the adventure-loving couple was on another jet-setting v...

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Common Erectile Dysfunction Drug Linked to Glaucoma, Researchers Say

A common erectile dysfunction drug prescribed for men with enlarged prostates is linked to a higher risk of glaucoma. Fred De Noyelle /GODONG/Getty Images A new study suggests that people ...

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We could all learn something from Olympic champion Alysa Liu’s commitment to rest

Alysa Liu is not competing in the 2026 to 2027 figure skating season.Tang Xinyu/VCG via Getty ImagesAlysa Liu is taking another step back from competitive figure skating.In 2022, she quit because s...

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Keto Diet May Offer Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

A recent study shows that a keto diet may offer greater health benefits for people with obesity. fcafotodigital · E+/Getty A recent study has shown that a ketogenic (keto) diet may offer m...

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