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Health news • May 03

4 subtle signs you aren’t eating enough protein

The macronutrient is important for maintaining muscle as you age, but it's possible you're not getting as much as you think.

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Health news • May 03

Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your gut and brain

Coffee doesn't just energize—it actively reshapes the gut and mind. Researchers found that both caffeinated and decaf coffee altered gut bacteria in ways...

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Health news • May 03

My Boyfriend Turned My Biggest Fantasy Into My Worst Nightmare. I’m This Close to Ending It.

How to Do It is Slate's sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It's anonymous! Dear How to Do It,. My boyfriend and I have been...

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Health news • May 03

Heart doctor shares warning over food ‘worse than smoking’ that decreases lifespan

Eating high amounts is linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes, and early death.

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Health news • May 03

4 Daily Exercises That Firm Belly Overhang Faster Than Gym Workouts After 60

An athletic trainer shares 4 daily moves that strengthen your deep core and reduce belly overhang, especially for adults over 60.

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Health news • May 03

A tool to help keep dementia in check

Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score,...

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Health news • May 03

Researchers Discover Boosting a Single Protein Helps the Brain Fight Alzheimer’s

New research suggests the brain may already possess underutilized mechanisms to combat Alzheimer's disease.

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Health news • May 03

Subtle signs you might be vitamin D deficient, and what your body is trying to tell you

Vitamin D deficiency rarely announces itself with drama. It builds slowly, almost quietly, until small changes begin to feel like a pattern.

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Health news • May 03

California researchers devise treatment for deadly pregnancy condition

A new study finds a promising treatment approach may help women with a dangerous pregnancy condition called preeclampsia.

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Health news • May 03

AI Detects “Invisible” Signs of Pancreatic Cancer Years Before Diagnosis

An AI system may spot pancreatic cancer long before it becomes visible.

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Health news • May 03

A Remote Lake Sealed Off Since the Ice Age Became Home to Millions of Jellyfish Found Nowhere Else on Earth

Beneath the surface of a remote island lake, something unusual involving jellyfish has been unfolding for thousands of years. Isolated from the ocean,...

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Health news • May 03

This New Material Kills Viruses the Moment They Touch It

Scientists have engineered a flexible plastic film that destroys viruses on contact, without a single drop of disinfectant.

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Health news • May 03

Sudden back pain? It might not be muscle strain; here’s how to spot kidney stones early and what to do

A sudden stab in the lower back is easy to dismiss. Long hours at a desk, a bad mattress, or an awkward twist often take the blame. But not every back pain...

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Health news • May 03

Bay Area’s mosquito season is starting early. An invasive species could make it a lot worse

Mild weather is fueling an earlier mosquito surge — and officials are racing to stop an invasive species from exploding in parts of the East Bay.

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Health news • May 03

The Ripeness Level Of Your Banana Actually Matters For Your Health — Here's How

The nutritional content in a banana changes as it ripens. What ripeness level is best for you?

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Health news • May 03

This 1 Hobby Is Great For An Aging Brain, According To A Study

If you're looking to bolster your cognitive abilities and keep your mind sharp throughout your lifetime, you may want to pick up a musical instrument.

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Health news • May 03

10 Flavonoid-Rich Foods to Fight Inflammation

Found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.

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Health news • May 03

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers surged post-pandemic; explore the causes and prevention strategies for congenital syphilis.

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Health news • May 03

The body’s most mysterious organ may play a key role in longevity and cancer

For decades, a mysterious, two-lobed organ nestled behind the breastbone has been overlooked by most physicians, thought to be a largely useless lump for...

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Health news • May 03

The bias in medical research: Africa carries a huge disease burden but is missing from clinical trials

Modern medicine prides itself on being a universal science, built on evidence from clinical trials. But there's a bias in medical research.

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