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Health news • May 25

Common heart drug taken by millions found useless — and possibly dangerous

A massive international study could upend 40 years of heart attack treatment. Researchers found that beta blockers—routinely prescribed after uncomplicated...

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Health news • May 25

Outdoor running combats winter vitamin D deficiency better than supplements

An EHU study says that vitamin D supplements can help to strengthen the immune system, but not to improve athletic performance.

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Health news • May 25

The 10-Minute Mediterranean Diet Breakfast I Can’t Stop Making

A dietitian shares the 10-minute Mediterranean breakfast she turns to when she wants to feel ready for the day ahead.

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Health news • May 25

Sexually transmitted infections surge across Europe to decade-high levels, with gonorrhea up 303%

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warns gonorrhea and syphilis are rising sharply across Europe, with congenital syphilis nearly doubling;...

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Health news • May 25

I Almost Died Giving Birth. Now I Fear For My Daughters.

"I repeatedly said something was wrong, but my concerns were dismissed.”

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Health news • May 25

Cut fatigue and increase focus with short movement breaks

Sitting all day may be killing us, but taking quick breaks may be the way to save ourselves — and become more productive.

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Health news • May 25

Poop Cruises Are No Laughing Matter

Poop Cruises Are No Laughing Matter: We should reflect on what cruise ships stricken with diseases mean for the way we inhabit the world today.

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Health news • May 25

Ebola outbreak death toll climbs in Congo as new infections confirmed in Uganda

The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.

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Health news • May 25

California’s ‘Plan B for STIs’ is working — with one exception

A drug meant to prevent sexually transmitted infections if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex appears to be working well against syphilis and...

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Health news • May 25

Nightly Sleep Apnea Pill Fast-Tracked For Approval After Latest Trial Success

Nearly 1 billion people across the world are affected by sleep apnea – and that's not including the people sleeping next to those with the disorder.

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Health news • May 25

5 Good Signs Your Skin Is Actually Aging Well

We all know the telltale signs that your skin isn't aging well — sun spots, deep wrinkles and dry skin are just three things to look out for.

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Health news • May 25

New Study Says 30 Minutes Of Weekly Exercise Is All You Need — But There’s A Catch

Before you take this as gospel, there's more you should know.

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Health news • May 25

How NY and NJ are preparing for all the World Cup worst-case scenarios

Hospitals and government agencies have spent the last year preparing for infectious diseases, extreme heat and more.

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Health news • May 25

What Researchers Learned About Childhood Gut Health and Rising Colon Cancer Rates

A new study suggests a toxin produced by certain strains of E. coli may help explain why colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults.

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Health news • May 25

This Prescription-Strength Retinol Starts At Just $13 — And It's Hiding In Plain Sight

Adapalene is prescription-strength retinoid that can tackle everything from acne to hyperpigmentation.

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Health news • May 25

I Was Happy to Pitch in When I Learned My Neighbor Needed Help. I Never Could Have Imagined What It’s Turned Into.

Pay Dirt is Slate's money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It's anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt,. About six months ago,...

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Health news • May 25

Overdose deaths in Philadelphia are decreasing, but deaths involving stimulants like cocaine are on the rise

Overdoses are not going down for everyone,” said Daniel Teixeira da Silva, director of the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction at the...

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Health news • May 25

Misinformation about perimenopause on social media ‘putting women at risk’

Dangers include unintended pregnancies, taking unnecessary medication and missed diagnoses, say experts.

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Health news • May 25

Key facts to counter online misinformation about perimenopause

Experts say some social media advice could obscure underlying health problems or create risk of unintended pregnancies.

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Health news • May 25

Ask Joan: Older folks need to watch out for vitamin D deficiencies

Q. My friends and I were talking over lunch about the vitamin supplements we take. We're all women in our 70s and we all take vitamin D, except one friend.

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