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This 2-hour window is the best time of day to work out for weight loss, study finds
If you have a choice, certain parts of the day offer different benefits when it comes to exercise.
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Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to get
Supply problems and insurance complications have made it difficult for many patients to start and stay on new prescription medications used to treat obesity.
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Thousands sign up to experience magic mushrooms as Oregon's novel psilocybin experiment takes off
Oregon has taken an unprecedented step in offering psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, to the public.
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Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms in a study that paves the way for possible US approval
A study has found that the psychedelic drug MDMA, combined with talk therapy, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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FDA panel says this popular over-the-counter decongestant doesn't actually work
If the FDA follows through on the panel’s recommendations, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer and other drugmakers could be required to pull their oral medications containing phenylephrine from store shelves.
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Patients need doctors who look like them. Can medicine diversify without affirmative action?
After the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, concerns have arisen that a pathway into medicine may become much harder for students of color. Heightening the alarm: the medical field’s reckoning with longstanding health inequities.
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What is the Blue Zones diet? An eating plan for a longer, healthier life
In parts of Italy, Greece, Japan, Costa Rica and the United States, there are pockets of people living longer than most of us, and they’re staying healthy well into their later years.
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Queen Elizabeth's cause of death was old age. What to know about her health before her death
It’s the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Her cause of death was attributed to old age, according to a death certificate made public a few weeks after her passing.
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Health officials urge getting vaccinations for flu, COVID, RSV
Fall is just around the corner and with it comes seasonal viruses, prompting health officials to call on people to get vaccinated now, especially those with underlying health conditions.
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Health officials urge getting vaccinations for flu, COVID, RSV
Fall is just around the corner and with it comes seasonal viruses, prompting health officials to call on people to get vaccinated, especially those with underlying health conditions. Bob Redell reports.
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How did Steve Harwell die? What to know about acute liver failure
Steve Harwell, former lead singer for rock band Smash Mouth, died at age 56 on Sept. 4, 2023, due to acute liver failure.
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Bay Area family's foundation raises funds for childhood cancer awareness
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and one Bay Area family is hoping to make a difference in the lives of young patients.
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Bay Area family launches foundation for childhood cancer awareness
September is childhood cancer awareness month, and one Bay Area family is hoping to make a difference in the lives of young patients.
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What is Merkel cell carcinoma? The skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett, explained
“Parrotheads” and casual fans of Caribbean living mourned the death of “Margaritaville” singer Jimmy Buffett over the weekend, who died at the age of 76 after a years-long battle with a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer on Friday.
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A new hotel trend that puts you to sleep — literally
From beds that use artificial intelligence to on-call hypnotherapists, more hotels are luring travelers in by promising a good night’s sleep.
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Harvard-trained pediatrician shares 5 things she never does when her ‘own kids' are sick
Dr. Kelly Fradin, Harvard-trained pediatrician and mom of two, shares her best parenting advice for caring for sick kids.
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Shaq says he's lost 55 pounds after he ‘couldn't even walk up the stairs'
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal says he’s nearly back down to his playing weight from his days with the Los Angeles Lakers more than 20 years ago.
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Genetic study of Lyme disease bacteria offers clues to long-lasting symptoms
By mapping the genetic code of Lyme disease bacteria, scientists may have gotten a step closer to figuring out why symptoms persist for months, or even years, in some people.
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Opioid overdose antidote Narcan will be widely available over the counter next week
The opioid overdose antidote Narcan will be available over the counter in the coming days, a move that’s hoped to increase access to the lifesaving medication amid the country’s worsening opioid epidemic.
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Need to know about lifesaving CPR? A new study says it's probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri
A new study says Alexa, Siri and other voice assistants could do a better job giving instructions on CPR to help bystanders respond in emergencies.