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Health news • Jun 14

Study finds gaps in guideline-based testosterone prescribing practices

Only a small number of men who were prescribed testosterone therapy received appropriate, guideline-concordant diagnostic testing, according to a study...

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Health news • Jun 14

What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites

It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise...

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Health news • Jun 14

What Eating Sourdough Does to Your Blood Sugar, According to Nutritionists

Find out how eating sourdough impacts blood sugar compared to eating standard white bread. Experts say sourdough can cause a gentler rise in blood sugar due...

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Health news • Jun 14

This high-fat eating plan may offer a powerful way to shield the aging brain

The gut and brain are in constant conversation through a powerful biochemical signaling pathway. This two-way connection allows them to exchange signals...

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Health news • Jun 14

Beware, meat allergy ticks are in Maine

To the Editor; This is in response to the recent story about not worrying about tick bites and allergies to red meat. I have been diagnosed with AGS — Alpha...

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Health news • Jun 14

The protein craze: Are high-protein diets and supplements putting your liver at risk?

Protein has become the star of the modern wellness movement. Walk through any supermarket aisle and it is hard to miss protein shakes, protein cookies,...

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Health news • Jun 14

Physical activity declines after starting GLP-1 obesity treatments

Adults with obesity losing weight with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications significantly decreased their physical activity,...

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Health news • Jun 14

This Rare Dwarf Rescue Kitten Has the Sleepiest Face You’ve Ever Seen

Kermit, the dwarf kitty, was born with a permanent 'tired face,' and it's too cute.

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Health news • Jun 14

Think a tick bit your dog or cat? Here are symptoms to look for

(NEXSTAR) – Tick activity has been high so far this year, with emergency department visits sparked by the pests reaching levels we haven't seen in a decade.

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Health news • Jun 14

5 Drinks With More Blood Pressure Benefits Than Green Tea

Dietitians share the best drinks for blood pressure support beyond green tea, including beet juice, hibiscus tea, pomegranate juice and more.

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Health news • Jun 14

Common supplement may accelerate memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease

People with Alzheimer's disease who took the common supplement glucosamine were 25% more likely to die within five years than those who didn't.

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Health news • Jun 14

Dangerous hormone-disrupting chemicals found in US breast milk samples

Study of mothers in Seattle underscores 'widespread, systemic problem' of chemical contamination, experts say.

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Health news • Jun 14

Antidepressants and antipsychotics could serve as alternatives to opioids, study finds

Medications that target depression, anxiety and poor sleep could help treat pain without opioids' addictive properties.

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Health news • Jun 14

GLP-1 Drugs Appear to Prevent Cancer, New Research Finds

A collection of over forty studies presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology last month all point to a potential medical miracle: that GLP-1...

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Health news • Jun 14

5 Exercises You Should Do In The Morning, According To Experts

Feel like moving your body when you get out of bed? Fitness pros share the workout moves that are most effective in the a.m..

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Health news • Jun 14

Struggling With Brain Fog And Fatigue? You Might Be Lacking This 1 Essential Mineral.

What if your exhaustion wasn't just because of family stress, work tasks and social obligations? While those things can certainly cause fatigue,...

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Health news • Jun 14

2 daylight raccoon attacks within hours have New Jersey town eyeing rabies pellets

Ridgewood, New Jersey, is dealing with the fallout from two raccoon bites reported hours apart. The incidents sent a child and an adult for preventive...

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Health news • Jun 14

These longevity meal swaps may lower your biological age — while saving time and money

A new study suggests swapping some, but not all, of your meat for plant proteins can help improve longevity.

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Health news • Jun 14

A single dose of psilocybin provides months of relief from chronic suicidal thoughts in new study

A recent study in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry suggests that a single dose of psilocybin, paired with psychological support, may rapidly and safely...

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Health news • Jun 14

New MLK hospital program brings amputations to zero for at-risk diabetic patients

A new program has boosted patients' health while avoiding painful, costly surgeries. In its four years, only one high-risk diabetes patient has needed an...

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