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Executives with addictions are hiring sober companions for up to $4,000 a day for continuous recovery support. For some, they may be key to preventing relapse

Executives with addictions are hiring sober companions for up to $4,000 a day for continuous recovery support. For some, they may be key to preventing relapse

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October 25, 2023
Too much sitting increases your risk of death by 38%. A surprisingly small amount of daily exercise cancels it out

Too much sitting increases your risk of death by 38%. A surprisingly small amount of daily exercise cancels it out

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October 24, 2023
Georgia’s Medicaid program—the only one in the U.S. with a work requirement—has only enrolled 1,343 residents in 3 months

Georgia’s Medicaid program—the only one in the U.S. with a work requirement—has only enrolled 1,343 residents in 3 months

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October 23, 2023
Drug trial

Roche is using AI to find the hardest-to-find lung cancer patients, with a potential blockbuster drug on the line

By Naomi Kresge and Bloomberg
October 22, 2023
Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick, or is it just a soothing placebo? A dietician explains the science behind the universal comfort food

Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick, or is it just a soothing placebo? A dietician explains the science behind the universal comfort food

By Colby Teeman, assistant professor of Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Dayton and The Conversation
October 21, 2023
A U.S. man is working to regain his strength a month after receiving a heart transplant—from a genetically modified pig. His body has yet to reject it

A U.S. man is working to regain his strength a month after receiving a heart transplant—from a genetically modified pig. His body has yet to reject it

By Lauran Neergaard and The Associated Press
October 20, 2023
Tofunmi Omiye

Bombshell Stanford study finds ChatGPT and Google’s Bard answer medical questions with racist, debunked theories that harm Black patients

By Garance Burke, Matt O'Brien and The Associated Press
October 20, 2023
FDA is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals: It would be a ‘win for public health—especially the health of Black women’

FDA is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals: It would be a ‘win for public health—especially the health of Black women’

By Kenya Hunter and The Associated Press
October 20, 2023
Eating even 2 servings of red meat a week could significantly raise your risk of diabetes. 10 protein-packed alternatives can boost your health—and the planet’s

Eating even 2 servings of red meat a week could significantly raise your risk of diabetes. 10 protein-packed alternatives can boost your health—and the planet’s

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October 19, 2023
Rafah border crossing into Gaza will ‘hopefully’ open Friday, WHO officials say, as an expanded humanitarian crisis looms

Rafah border crossing into Gaza will ‘hopefully’ open Friday, WHO officials say, as an expanded humanitarian crisis looms

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October 19, 2023
Joe Biden

Biden says ‘other team’ is probably behind the Gaza hospital blast, as world awaits an Israel-Hamas smoking gun

By Erin Prater and Nick Lichtenberg
October 18, 2023
If you habitually hit the snooze button on your alarm, new research says you may be mentally sharper for it

If you habitually hit the snooze button on your alarm, new research says you may be mentally sharper for it

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October 18, 2023
A new possible explanation for long COVID could lead to a simple treatment for some patients

A new possible explanation for long COVID could lead to a simple treatment for some patients

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October 16, 2023
People with breast cancer won’t always notice a lump. 5 lesser-known symptoms both men and women should watch for

People with breast cancer won’t always notice a lump. 5 lesser-known symptoms both men and women should watch for

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October 16, 2023
Eli Lilly

New weight-loss blockbuster drug emerges from study showing Mounjaro helps people lose 25% of their body weight or 60 pounds on average

By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated Press
October 15, 2023
6 reliable charities for those looking to help civilians affected by the Israel-Hamas war

6 reliable charities for those looking to help civilians affected by the Israel-Hamas war

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October 13, 2023
Horseshoe crab blood is vital to modern medicine. A new lab-made alternative could save the species

Horseshoe crab blood is vital to modern medicine. A new lab-made alternative could save the species

By Kristoffer Whitney, Jolie Crunelle and The Conversation
October 13, 2023
A trio of vaccines should protect against a 2023 ‘tripledemic,’ experts say—if people get them

A trio of vaccines should protect against a 2023 ‘tripledemic,’ experts say—if people get them

By Libby Richards and The Conversation
October 13, 2023
Scientists are using AI to forecast the future of COVID—and, potentially, to predict the next pandemic

Scientists are using AI to forecast the future of COVID—and, potentially, to predict the next pandemic

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October 13, 2023
6 ways climate change hurts your health—and what you can do about it

6 ways climate change hurts your health—and what you can do about it

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October 12, 2023
Mary Lou Retton’s life-threatening battle with pneumonia is proof the condition doesn’t just strike the old and the young. Here’s how to protect yourself

Mary Lou Retton’s life-threatening battle with pneumonia is proof the condition doesn’t just strike the old and the young. Here’s how to protect yourself

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October 12, 2023
Renters are more stressed than homeowners—and they’re aging faster because of it, new research finds

Renters are more stressed than homeowners—and they’re aging faster because of it, new research finds

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October 10, 2023
CVS CEO says pharmacist burnout led to a walkout: ‘We are at the same level of demand as we were in 2021’ for COVID shots

CVS CEO says pharmacist burnout led to a walkout: ‘We are at the same level of demand as we were in 2021’ for COVID shots

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October 10, 2023
Karen Lynch, President and CEO, CVS Health, speaks at Fortune's Most Powerful Women summit.

CVS CEO sees changes coming ‘faster than a freight train’ for Medicare. She’s betting billions she can build a new American health care system

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October 10, 2023
‘Bullets and bombs’ will not win the Israel-Hamas war, WHO head warns, as death toll climbs and humanitarian conditions deteriorate

‘Bullets and bombs’ will not win the Israel-Hamas war, WHO head warns, as death toll climbs and humanitarian conditions deteriorate

By Erin Prater and The Associated Press
October 9, 2023
Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom says it’s too expensive for California high schools to give out free condoms

By Adam Beam and The Associated Press
October 9, 2023
The food industry is using AI to create healthier, tastier snacks and meals. It could super-charge nutrition in America

The food industry is using AI to create healthier, tastier snacks and meals. It could super-charge nutrition in America

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October 8, 2023
Have a cold you can’t seem to shake? ‘Long colds’ are a thing, just like long COVID

Have a cold you can’t seem to shake? ‘Long colds’ are a thing, just like long COVID

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October 6, 2023
A daily cup of tea could help improve blood sugar. Experts say one type offers the most benefits

A daily cup of tea could help improve blood sugar. Experts say one type offers the most benefits

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October 3, 2023
Ozempic and Wegovy ‘significantly’ improve blood sugar and weight for the long-term, new study suggests

Ozempic and Wegovy ‘significantly’ improve blood sugar and weight for the long-term, new study suggests

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October 2, 2023

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