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FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, drawing criticism from parent groups who say the agency has ‘failed American families’

FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, drawing criticism from parent groups who say the agency has ‘failed American families’

By Matthew Perrone and The Associated Press
June 21, 2024
How extreme heat can turn deadly: It confuses your brain, shuts down your organs, and overworks your heart

How extreme heat can turn deadly: It confuses your brain, shuts down your organs, and overworks your heart

By Seth Borenstein and The Associated Press
June 21, 2024
A man in a white shirt and tie sits with elbows on his desk; one hand is holding the phone to his ear and one hand covers his face.

90% of C-suite executives believe their company promotes worker well-being. Why do only 60% of workers agree?

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June 21, 2024
Young girl in a pink swimsuit standing in shallow water eating a snack

America’s kids are going hungry over the summer because their parents can’t afford food

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June 21, 2024
Americans would rather have medical debt relief than student loan forgiveness: ‘I don’t think anyone should have to go into financial ruin to live’

Americans would rather have medical debt relief than student loan forgiveness: ‘I don’t think anyone should have to go into financial ruin to live’

By Cora Lewis, Linley Sanders and The Associated Press
June 18, 2024
A young woman teacher is bending over at a table at school where young students are working

America’s teachers are among the most burned-out, stressed-out, unfairly paid workers in society, survey finds: ‘They should be lionized’

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June 18, 2024
5 items from this grocery store aisle will help boost your brain health

5 items from this grocery store aisle will help boost your brain health

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June 18, 2024
A young woman lying on her back as another woman injects her face with Botox.

Will getting preventative Botox in your 20s and 30s fight wrinkles or make your skin age faster? Here’s what experts say

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June 18, 2024
U.S. Surgeon General wants Congress to put warning labels on social media just like cigarettes

U.S. Surgeon General wants Congress to put warning labels on social media just like cigarettes

By Michelle Chapman and The Associated Press
June 17, 2024
Photo of Peter Saalfield

As a new father, I was blindsided by postpartum depression. I’m not alone

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June 16, 2024
A woman leaning on her desk on her elbows and looking distressed

Shaming, ignoring, gossiping, gaslighting: HR experts say ‘workplace incivility’ is on the rise

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June 14, 2024
A woman in a knit cap sits in a chemo chair while a doctor crouches at her side

Gen X is on track to have more cancer than baby boomers—and these 9 cancers are to blame

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June 14, 2024
Higher amounts of the low-calorie sweetener xylitol, often marketed as a healthy sugar substitute, is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack, according to a new Cleveland Clinic study.

Sugar substitute xylitol may increase your risk of heart attack and stroke, new study shows. What to know about the low-calorie sweetener

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June 14, 2024
Biden Administration advances plan to remove medical debt from credit scores

Biden Administration advances plan to remove medical debt from credit scores

By Noam N. Levey and KFF Health News
June 12, 2024
Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly that can slow brain-robbing disease backed by FDA advisers

Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly that can slow brain-robbing disease backed by FDA advisers

By Matthew Perrone and The Associated Press
June 11, 2024
SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, can cause ocular infection by breaching the blood-retinal barrier, layers of cells that shield the retina, the part of your eye that senses light, from microbial pathogens.

COVID can seriously damage your vision, even if you didn’t have symptoms, new study says. Experts say to watch for these signs

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June 11, 2024
How to move past a painful breakup, according to a relationship therapist

How to move past a painful breakup, according to a relationship therapist

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June 9, 2024
white Zyn nicotine pouches next to round can labeled "Zyn"

400,000 American teenagers are using addictive nicotine pouches like Zyn. Experts say ‘it’s reasonable to be concerned’

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June 8, 2024
These 5 lifestyle changes improved brain function for those with early Alzheimer’s

These 5 lifestyle changes improved brain function for those with early Alzheimer’s

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June 7, 2024
Usher and Apple CEO Tim Cook had a meeting. Now the Super Bowl performer is taking his ideas to Capitol Hill

Usher and Apple CEO Tim Cook had a meeting. Now the Super Bowl performer is taking his ideas to Capitol Hill

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June 5, 2024
Chrissy Teigen, right, sitting in a chair holding a microphone wearing a white feathered mini-dress. A bald man is in a chair on the left holding a microphone.

Chrissy Teigen has 42 million Instagram followers—but wants her kids to ‘get through high school’ before joining social media

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June 5, 2024
As of the two-week period ending May 25, 2024, KP.2, part of the FLiRT family of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants, accounted for a 29% plurality of new COVID-19 infections in the U.S.

Will FLiRT COVID variants bring another summer surge? What to know about symptoms and potential for spread

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June 5, 2024
Whole Foods founder credits psychedelics for business inspiration: ‘It was always a spiritual thing for me’

Whole Foods founder credits psychedelics for business inspiration: ‘It was always a spiritual thing for me’

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June 4, 2024
Mother shoots the ball into the basketball basket on a sports court in a park at dusk while her son looks on, we see them from behind

Don’t turn exercise into a dirty word. Here’s the right way to talk about fitness with your kids, according to experts

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June 4, 2024
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests the mere recollection of a time you were angry may be harmful to your heart.

When’s the last time you were angry? Just recalling the experience may be detrimental to your heart health, study says

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June 1, 2024
5 best supplements to support your mental health, according to a psychiatrist

5 best supplements to support your mental health, according to a psychiatrist

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June 1, 2024
Christina Applegate’s early MS symptoms make it clear that the disease can be mistaken for everyday aches. Here’s what you need to know

Christina Applegate’s early MS symptoms make it clear that the disease can be mistaken for everyday aches. Here’s what you need to know

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May 30, 2024
Florida becomes the nation’s first state to allow doctors to perform C-sections outside of hospitals

Florida becomes the nation’s first state to allow doctors to perform C-sections outside of hospitals

By Phil Galewitz and KFF Health News
May 30, 2024
COVID can cause new health problems to appear years after infection, according to a study of more than 130,000 patients

COVID can cause new health problems to appear years after infection, according to a study of more than 130,000 patients

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May 30, 2024
Ozempic and Wegovy are so hard to find that a startup invented a free tool for tracking whether the viral drugs are in stock

Ozempic and Wegovy are so hard to find that a startup invented a free tool for tracking whether the viral drugs are in stock

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May 29, 2024

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