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‘I’m a dentist – here’s why you should never keep your toothbrush near the toilet’
It may seem logical to keep your oral care products in the bathroom – but some experts say you might want to think twice about where to place your toothbrush. Dr. Ellie Phillips, DDS, an oral health educator based in Austin,…
Manufacturing countertops may create lung hazards for workers
The workers who cut and finished your sleek stone countertop may be paying a price in poor lung health, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The workers who cut and finished your sleek stone countertop may…
Alcohol deaths have more than doubled in recent years, especially among women
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Deep belly fat could predict Alzheimer’s disease decades ahead of symptoms
1 of 2 | This comparison of cerebral blood flow in 65 cognitively normal midlife individuals showed that those with obesity and high visceral adipose tissue have reduced blood flow in the temporal and parietal regions of…
Do women need more sleep than men? Here’s what experts think
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Study: Men with heart trouble face brain decline sooner than women
1 of 2 | Men with heart risk factors tend to lose their brain health more quickly than women with similar heart risks, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Men with heart risk factors tend to…
Baby’s adorable reaction to his new glasses attracts worldwide attention: ‘Melts…
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Narcan vending machines help communities save fentanyl users’ lives
Vending machines around the country dispense naloxone, also known as Narcan, an overdose reversal medication that paramedics and emergency room doctors have administered for years to save lives. Photo by Roastedbeanz1/Wikimedia Commons…
HIV-positive transplants now permitted for livers and kidneys
People with HIV are now permitted to donate kidneys or livers to recipients who are also HIV-positive, health officials announced on Tuesday. The new rule — part of the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act — is intended to shorten…
CDC, FDA probe tainted cucumbers that sickened 68 people in 19 states
1 of 2 | Cucumbers grown by Agrotato S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico, and sold by importer SunFed Produce of Nogales, Ariz., may be contaminated with Salmonella and may be making people sick. Photo courtesy Centers for…
5 tips to alleviate constipation after Thanksgiving from a top gut health doctor
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Costco brand eggs due to salmonella danger recalled in five states
Some of Costco's 24-count Kirkland Signature organic pasture-raised sold in 25 stores in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina are recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. File Photo by Alexis C.…
Thanksgiving health checklist: 9 things you should do, according to experts
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Ultra-processed foods might be psoriasis trigger
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a myriad of health issues, and a new study suggests that the autoimmune skin disease psoriasis might be added to that list. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Ultra-processed foods…
Best time for Thanksgiving dinner: Nutritionists give recommendations for proper digestion
The time of day you sit down for Thanksgiving dinner could have a wider effect on your health. The timing of the meal can make "all the difference for your digestion," Los Angeles-based registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana…
Irregular sleep might increase risk of heart attack, stroke
Folks with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Folks with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart…
Thanksgiving on Ozempic: Here’s how to enjoy the meal with a smaller appetite
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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs might help protect kidneys
New research shows Wegovy and other GLP-1 medications may also shield your kidneys from harm. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The potential health benefits of GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss meds keep piling up: New…
Lungs might hold clues to long COVID brain fog
The "brain fog" of long COVID might be due to impaired lung function following a person's infection, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The "brain fog" of long COVID might be due to impaired lung function…
Martha Stewart, 83, stays fit and flexible with this routine
Martha Stewart’s new Netflix documentary "Martha" is giving fans an inside peek into the American businesswoman’s personal life. Despite her past legal challenges, the 83-year-old author and entrepreneur appears to be healthy and fit…