Health

Why French and Japanese users are beefing on X, explained

The Elon Musk-owned X has a new main character — or, this time, two entire countries.While the platform is no stranger to users from different countries trading barbs with their neighbors (see: the...

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There are persistent gaps in hearing aid coverage

Despite gradual progress in insurance policies requiring hearing aid coverage, many Americans still lack guaranteed access to these essential devices, according to a new study. The study found sub...

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Hormone Therapy May Boost Weight Loss on Wegovy, But Not as Much on Zepbound

New research shows that using hormone therapy with a GLP-1 during menopause may lead to greater weight loss. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty A study presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of...

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This Is How Fast You Should Walk to Help Lower Your Risk of Death

People who walk faster may have better underlying health. Lol2368/E+/Getty Images A study found that walking speed can help predict people’s risk of dying from any cause. Both a cli...

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Spending in-person time with friends is the biggest predictor of whether college students flourish

Students who spent more time socializing with friends, attending student organizations and participating in cultural events were more likely to report greater well-being. Hayne Palmour IV/The San ...

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The Cost of Healthcare Is Hitting America Where It Hurts: The Wallet

Bill McAdams, a 45-year-old travel nurse from Holiday, Florida, was uninsured last year when he experienced a stroke. He hadn’t been able to afford his agency’s health plan, which would have cost $...

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Many Medicare Patients Could Lose Access to Remote Monitoring Devices

Dianne Williams said she lost weight and lowered her blood pressure thanks to quarterly doctor appointments, monthly phone calls with a nurse, and a blood pressure cuff she uses at home that transm...

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Digging Into the Money Behind the US Healthcare System

The United States spends a lot of money on healthcare. To better understand how much, who spends it, and what it’s spent on, we dug into the federal government’s data. In 2024, the most rec...

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How This Former Weightlifter Lost 80 Pounds After GLP-1s Stopped Working

After trying diets and GLP-1 medications without lasting weight loss, former competitive weightlifter Dana Bichler (pictured above) lost more than 80 pounds following a minimally invasive procedure...

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Getting More Physical Activity May Help With Your Perimenopause Symptoms

A regular exercise routine has been shown to help with perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes and anxity. Galina Zhigalova/Moment/Getty Images A new study reports that exercising more fre...

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Letter from the Editor-in-Chief: The Good and the Hard of Life on GLP-1s

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have changed daily life for millions of people, though side effects are common. Photo by Getty GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and ...

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ADHD Medications May Help Ease Menopausal Brain Fog

Recent research has found that ADHD medications may help reduce menopausal brain fog. WhiteTea · E+/Getty A recent review found that ADHD medications like lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) and at...

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Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants

Refugees. Sex-trafficking victims. People fleeing war. They’re among the hundreds of thousands of immigrants living in the country legally who no longer qualify for Medicaid. The change, in effect ...

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Shopping for an ACA Plan This Year? Here’s What You Need To Know

Consumers who buy Affordable Care Act health insurance are going to see changes both big and small as open enrollment for 2027 coverage kicks off. These include premium increases, possible addition...

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‘A vicious cycle’: Schools ban pouches that have as much caffeine as two cups of coffee—causing stunted ‘development and mental health’ for students

Coffee, energy drinks and soda are not the only ways young people are getting their caffeine fix. Another product catching the attention of health experts, school officials and parents doesn’t come...

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