How Sprinter Gabby Thomas, Other Olympic Athletes Improve Their Sleep
Jet lag and anxiety are just some of the obstacles athletes face when trying to get to sleep. Here’s how they overcome them.
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Personal Trainers Share the Tips That Changed Their Lives
We asked eight personal trainers for their best bits of wisdom on how to level up your workout.
No pain, all gain: how to get stronger and build more muscle
Hitting the gym will make you fitter and happier, but not all strength work is equal. Here are the smart choices to make – with weights and without – for all ages
Salt taste is surprisingly mysterious
Too much sodium is bad, but so is too little — no wonder the body has two sensing mechanisms
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Prolific blood donor who saved 2.4 million babies dies at 88
James Harrison of Australia, whose blood had a rare antibody, donated 1,173 times over six decades, potentially saving millions of lives. He said he hoped someone would break his record.
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Where does tattoo ink go in your body? There's one particular spot.
Dermatologists break down how your body reacts to tattoos.
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Trouble is brewing for your morning latte
As the price of beans hits record highs, coffee is about to get way more expensive — and mediocre.
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Cacao vs. Cocoa: What’s the Difference?
‘Cacao’ and ‘cocoa’ started out as synonyms—but there’s a little more to unpack in today’s product labels.
How to Decompress Your Spine to Reduce Back Ache and Pain
Is it good to decompress your spine? We asked an expert about the buzzy workout concept thought to ease back pain.
Dermatologists on How to Get Rid of Dark Spots on Your Face
A guide to treating dark spots on your face after time in the sun.
Why sleep gets more difficult as you age and expert tips to help
It's common among older adults to not get a consistent full night's rest, but there are ways to improve sleep issues. A sleep psychologist shares tips.
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Inflammation is a 'double-edged sword': How to protect against chronic disease
Longevity experts see fighting chronic inflammation as key to healthier aging.
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Novo Nordisk to sell obesity drug Wegovy direct to patients at lower price
Novo Nordisk will start selling its obesity drug Wegovy directly to patients at a reduced price, following a similar move from Eli Lilly as the two drugmakers chase market share.
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I'm a pharmacist... here are the vitamins I tell everyone to avoid
In a TikTok , Pharmacist Amina Khan told her 271,000 followers there are three types of supplements she would never take, including the hugely popular gummy vitamins.
Do the most popular supplements work or are Americans wasting money?
DailyMail.com has looked into the five most popular supplements in the US - based on Google searches to establish which may work and which could leave their user shortchanged.
Woman notices unusual symptom after a manicure... it saved her life
A Ohio mother-of-two made a life changing discovery about her skin after she noticed black lines on her thumb while at a nail appointment.
The Surprising Links Between What You Eat and How Well You Sleep
Not getting enough sleep can lead to a vicious circle of over-eating and further sleep deprivation, but it may be possible to create a virtuous circle - where healthy eating actually improves your sleep.
Footballer, 19, dies after drowning in his own stomach acid
Luca Manolache, 19, played Romanian team Metaloglobus Bucure'ti until August 2024 before a series of worrying health incidents forced him to stop playing.
Nurse Practitioner Says Oura Ring 'Knew She Had Cancer' Before She Was Diagnosed After Change in Metrics
A nurse practitioner shared on TikTok that she was diagnosed with cancer after spotting changes in her health metrics via her Oura Ring. "If you’re a nurse, you know, we’re not running to the doctor for any little thing," Nikki Gooding said in a viral TikTok video.
Live Hookworms Discovered in Woman's Intestine During Scan
A 75-year-old woman, who has since recovered, didn’t have the gastrointestinal bleeding that usually accompanies the parasitic infection. She was treated with Albendazole, an FDA-approved medication.
What Is Hantavirus? All About the Rare Disease Spread by Rats That Led to Betsy Hackman's Death
Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a flu-like virus linked to rodent droppings. Here’s what to know about the rare disease.
Doctors Shocked After Woman with Alzheimer’s Disease Stays Cognitively 'Intact’: ‘Remarkable'
Researchers analyzed the brain of a woman with down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, and were shocked to discover that despite having all the “brain changes” of the disease, her cognitive functioning remained “intact.”
Groom, 35, Learns He Has Tumor ‘the Size of an Orange’ After Doctors Insisted He Was ‘Too Young’ for Cancer
Ashley Robinson, 35, told doctors about his family history of colon cancer, but says they insisted he was "too young” for the disease and dismissed his symptoms as hemorrhoids and wedding stress.
Doctors dismissed 35-year-old groom's colon cancer as 'wedding stress'
Mr Robinson, from Dacorum in Hertfordshire, first contacted his GP last May after noticing blood in his stools. But he claims he was repeatedly told it 'wasn't serious'.
‘I think it’s sinful to hold it back’: Consumers frustrated Apple hearing aid feature not available in Canada
Many people use Apple AirPods to listen to music and podcasts, but the latest models can also be configured to work like a traditional hearing aid.
Canada moving ahead with toxic label for ‘forever chemicals,’ linked to cancer, hormone disruptions, liver disease
The federal government says it’s moving ahead with a plan to label so-called forever chemicals as toxic and expects to begin consultations in two years on further regulating their use in cosmetics, food packaging and other consumer products.
Women Live Longer Than Men—But Not in Medicine
"What could explain this mortality puzzle?" write Dr. Christopher Worsham and Dr. Anupam Jena.
Why Is Nature So Good for Your Mental Health?
Nature may make us happier and healthier because it inspires awe.
‘Black Fairy Godmother’ Provides Help to People in Need Across the Country, Raises Awareness About Autism - The Baltimore Times
Listen to a short summary Read by Dana G. Your browser does not support the audio element.March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the United States. It focuses on understanding and supporting people with developmental disabilities. Simone Gordon is a mother who cares for her...
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The Best Ways to Extend the Life of Your Old Washer and Dryer
If you want to keep your old washer and dryer running for a long time, it's important to regularly keep up with maintenance and cleaning tasks. I'll go over the most important things to clean and how to do it.
It’s painful and expensive – but can platelet-rich plasma therapy really cure baldness?
Another day, another miracle for men desperate to hang on to their hair. What makes this one different from all the others?
Long Covid Patients on the Fear of Being Forgotten
Years on from March 2020, millions of people still face debilitating symptoms, with huge repercussions on public health and productivity.
Extreme ‘Clean’ Eating Can Tip Healthy Eaters Into a Danger Zone
Disordered eating of nutritious but very limited diets can be fueled by social media, experts say.
Your Candy Cravings Might Be Controlled by This Gut Bacterium
Mouse and human studies suggest a connection between a gut microbe and the appetite-regulating hormone GLP-1
How the FDA lets chemicals pour into America's food supply
The FDA has relied on food companies for decades to determine whether their ingredients are safe.
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My $30,000 Health Insurance Claim Was Denied. Then I Tweeted About It.
Public shaming works – but it’s also a sign of how broken the appeals process is in the US health insurance industry.
The Economics of Costco Rotisserie Chicken
Costco’s popular chickens have stayed fixed at $4.99 for more than a decade — even in the face of raging inflation. But it’s come at a cost.
How to Arrange Your Room for the Best Sleep
These tips and tricks will help your dreams stay sweet.
Woman's devastating brain diagnosis unlocked extraordinary superpower
Former top judge Dylan Sullivan first realized something was wrong with her brain when everyday legal terms, like restraining orders and injunctions, started to feel foreign.
I Got Sudsy (and Science-y) to Find the 2 Best Dish Soaps for Clean Dishes Every Time
We tested 10 brands of dish soap, examining their grease-removing power and overall efficacy. We found two favorites that get dishes squeaky clean.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Most Popular American Taco Styles
The world of tacos is hardly defined, as its elements are always evolving. Here's a snapshot of what tacos in America look like today.
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