Why grief can now be diagnosed as depression — and not everyone agrees with the change
A decade ago, psychiatrists in the United States followed a rule that treated recent grief differently from depression. If…
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Sickle cell disease just got its first real cure. But can the people who have it actually afford it?
This week, a 23-year-old Louisiana man became the first patient in the Gulf South region to be functionally cured…
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Measles outbreaks spread across 45 states with over 2,100 cases, sparking local public health interventions and school alerts
The return of a preventable disease is testing how quickly communities can respond when old public health threats become…
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Doctors prescribed it for weight loss, but it may also cut breast cancer risk by 30%
Nobody handed Ozempic a second job. But it appears to have taken one anyway. A large new study published…
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How cancer treatment costs can quietly reshape a family’s financial future
A cancer diagnosis is often described as a medical emergency, but for many families, the first shock is not…
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12 factors behind the cooling demand for plant-based meat alternatives
Plant-based meat had a singular moment. The burger that bled. The IPO that sent Beyond Meat’s stock soaring 163%…
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Flu outbreak at Texas base hits 222 cases after Hegseth ends vaccine mandate
One cough can sound small until it moves through a barracks. At Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, that fear now…
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Fentanyl flooded U.S. streets while the DEA did nothing, records show
It is hard to believe that hundreds of thousands of deadly pills flooded into a community while federal agents…
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11 things pregnant women should watch out for when flying alone to stay safe and comfortable
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with navigating a busy airport alone. Add a pregnancy to that…
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FDA approval of flavored e-cigarettes raises concerns over potential impacts on youth vaping
A single regulatory decision is forcing a difficult reckoning over how easily policy shifts can reshape the line between…
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I ate popcorn every day for 7 days — these were the results
A simple weeklong switch to air-popped popcorn revealed how small dietary changes can noticeably affect energy, hunger, and overall…
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FDA updates its outbreak advisory for Salmonella linked to moringa leaf powder with additionally recalled lots
A product promoted as natural and healthy is now a stark reminder that wellness trends can still carry hidden…
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12 health issues that may be behind blurry vision
Blurry vision can make an ordinary Tuesday feel like a tiny panic movie. One minute you are reading a…
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The FDA officially approves the first in-home cervical cancer test
Preventive healthcare changes character when the most intimate screenings no longer require an exam room. Let us face it,…
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11 things women should think about before deciding on motherhood
According to the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, around 1 in 5 women experience a mental health condition within…
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CDC responds to an Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship and monitors exposed passengers
What begins as a holiday at sea can, in rare moments, become a moving boundary between containment and global…
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She Recovered From an Eating Disorder. Then Her Boyfriend Confirmed Her Biggest Fear
For years, a 30-year-old woman feared that recovering from anorexia would change the way her boyfriend saw her. It…
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Vermont makes history as the first US state to crack down on a herbicide tied to Parkinson’s
A single policy decision in Vermont forces a harder question about how much risk communities silently accept from everyday…
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11 lessons every woman can learn about resilience during health struggles
Imagine you wake up with a burning fever, a heavy cough, and muscles that feel like lead. Your immediate…
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Maryland Department of Health suspends Clover Hill Dairy’s operating license amid the ongoing Listeria investigation
A deadly listeria outbreak has shut down a Maryland dairy, exposing alarming gaps in food safety oversight. The recent…
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10 easy high-protein breakfasts for busy mornings
Mornings feel like a sprint. You hit snooze, grab coffee, and hope breakfast magically appears. Many women skip the…
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12 foods experts recommend leaving off your grocery list
It’s one thing to budget, it’s another to stick to a plan that actually works. Many women do everything…
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11 hard truths women discover when they stop training for looks and start building real power
The average gym session in America is fueled by a quiet, exhausting lie. We lace up our sneakers, step…
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12 ways to prepare for cataract surgery (according to a doctor)
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed and successful medical procedures in the world. According to the…
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12 mindset shifts every woman needs before she starts working out at the gym
Walking into a busy gym can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re just starting out. The bright lights, mirrors on…
