Nearly 260 Million Americans Could Be Overweight or Obese by 2050

Four out of five men and women in the United States will be overweight or obese by 2050 if current trends hold, a new study…

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Over 40? Get Fitter and Live 5 Extra Years

If you’re over 40 and raise your levels of exercise to that of the top 25% of your peers, you might gain an average of…

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Big Post-Election Surge Seen in Online Sales of Morning-After Pills

In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, retailers report that online sales of emergency contraceptives have soared. The spike in purchases…

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Liquor, Wine, Beer: Which Comes With the Worst Lifestyle?

Bottoms up: The type of alcohol you prefer may say something about your lifestyle, new research reveals. Beer drinkers are more likely to have an…

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Most Parents Don’t Ask About Unlocked Guns in Homes Their Kids Visit

Most parents haven’t considered the potential risk of an unlocked, poorly stored firearm in a house their child is visiting, a new study shows. More…

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Weight Loss Meds Help Stroke Survivors Prevent Stroke Recurrence, Death

The weight-loss drug Ozempic can help reduce stroke patients’ risk of a heart attack or death, a new study says. GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic…

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Unexplained Weight Loss and What It Can Mean for Your Health

It may seem counter-intuitive, but losing weight without even trying may not be a good thing. “It’s not typical to have a noticeable drop in…

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Women Can Incur ‘Catastrophic’ Bills for Out-of-State Abortions, Study Finds

One piece left out of the abortion debate is the high transportation and medical bills facing women forced to leave their state to obtain the…

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1 in 4 Moms Fall Asleep While Breastfeeding, Putting Babies at Risk for SIDS

A new study finds that a quarter of (no doubt exhausted) breastfeeding moms admit to falling asleep while their baby was feeding, a moment that…

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Novo Nordisk CEO Warns of Deaths Linked to Compounded Semaglutide

The head of the company that makes the diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy has warned that compounded versions of the active ingredient in…

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Rates of Anxiety, Depression Rising Among Americans, Especially the Young

Rates of anxiety and depression among U.S. adults, especially younger folks, continues to rise, the latest federal data shows. Nearly 1 in every 5 (18.2%)…

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Using Abortion Pills Very Early in Pregnancy Is Safe, Study Finds

Abortion pills are safe and effective even very early in a pregnancy, a new study finds. Clinics and hospitals tend to defer medication abortions until…

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