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Certain snacks, drinks could be banned in some states due to cancer-causing ingredients

Several states are mulling the possibility of banning certain food additives after California prohibited the the manufacture, sale and distribution of dangerous chemicals.

2024-04-19T19:47:23Z

I can't function without this medication - now I have to ration it

I've been rationing my medication Elvanse since September.

2024-04-18T15:45:05Z

Large-scale genetic study finds new link between IBS and the cardiovascular system

New research published in the journal Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology sheds light on disease mechanisms common to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

2024-04-19T17:57:52Z

What Causes Abdominal Distension—and How Can You Treat It?

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Abdominal distension is a noticeable swelling of the belly. Your abdomen can grow larger than normal for a variety of reasons, such as food intolerance, digestive disorder, and gut bacteria overgrowth. In certain cases, abdominal distension can be relieved with lifestyle and dietary tweaks. However, the sympt...

2024-04-10T12:12:42Z

5 Impressive Health Benefits of Cranberry Juice

Plus, how to pick out the healthiest cranberry juice option at the store.

2024-04-16T21:49:56Z

13 Unhealthy Habits Retirees Need To Change Now

Retirement marks a significant life transition, and with it comes the opportunity to reassess and improve your unhealthy habits for better well-being. Many people neglect self-care while working and raising their family, failing to make time for exercise and cooking nutritious meals. With your newfound free time, you have a chance to kick vices to the curb so you can continue to feel vibrant and

2024-04-10T14:49:15Z

Millions of Americans use medical marijuana. Is it covered by their FSAs?

Over 8 million people in the U.S. have used medical marijuana, but the federal government doesn’t recognize it as a health benefit.

2024-04-19T12:51:24Z

12 Low-Sugar Fruits You Should Be Eating, Recommended by Dietitians

Fruit contains sugar but it is also packed with fiber and other essential nutrients.

2024-04-05T23:30:49Z

Here’s what marijuana researchers have to say about 420 or ‘weed day’

It’s 420, or “weed day,” created to celebrate marijuana. But when it comes to weed’s impact on health, should we be celebrating or worrying? CNN asked the experts.

2024-04-20T09:41:58Z

7 Possible Reasons You're So Tired—and What to Do About It

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD It’s normal to feel tired after a late night or early morning. However, if you feel tired all the time—even after getting enough sleep—there may be something else at play. Poor-quality sleep, stress, sleep disorders, and medications are just some of the factors that can cause you to feel so tired. Experie...

2024-04-11T12:40:01Z

Why Does My Weight Fluctuate So Much?

No, your scale probably isn't broken.

2023-05-30T17:22:07Z

The 14 Best Red Light Therapy Tools Of 2024, Tested By Experts

Don't click "buy" without consulting our guide.

2022-12-02T13:39:30Z

Dietitians Share Their Top Tips for Losing Water Weight Safely and Quickly

Follow these easy tips to lose those extra pounds holding you down.

2024-04-15T22:27:32Z

Apple Watch Series 10: What we know

The Apple Watch Series 10 could feature a redesigned body and new health tracking features when it arrives later this year.

2024-03-26T04:48:53Z

11 Ways to Make Hair Grow Faster, According to Experts

Plus ways to speed up hair growth naturally.

2023-06-29T17:48:46Z

How to Clean Your Cell Phone—and How Often You Should

Your phone is grosser than you realize. Wondering how to clean a phone without damaging it? Follow the experts' step-by-step instructions.

2024-04-19T10:13:17Z

More adults are being diagnosed as neurodivergent—here's how employers can help in the workplace

There has been a rise in the number of people diagnosed with "neurodivergence" in adulthood over the past decade. This trend has been noted both internationally and in New Zealand. But exact rates of diagnoses in this country are difficult to quantify.

2024-04-15T18:03:02Z

4-Year-Old Living With One of the Rarest Disorders in the World

Amanda Burritt’s 4-year-old daughter Emma is living with one of the rarest conditions in the world. She noticed something was different about her daughter at around 6 months old when she wasn’t hitting her milestones. After months of testing, Emma was diagnosed with KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder, also known as KAND. “It was devastating. It turned our entire world upside down. There are only roughly 500 diagnosed with KAND worldwide,” Amanda told Inside Edition Digital’s Andrea Swindall.

2024-04-06T13:16:17Z

Map Shows America's Healthiest Cities

San Francisco is the healthiest city with the lowest number of obese adults in the country at 19 percent of its population.

2024-04-01T15:56:32Z

2024-04-16T15:07:42Z

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Chia Seeds Regularly

Chia seeds are good for you, but is it OK to eat them every day?

2024-04-08T20:46:30Z

Human muscle map reveals how we try to fight effects of aging at cellular and molecular levels

How muscle changes with aging and tries to fight its effects is now better understood at the cellular and molecular level with the first comprehensive atlas of aging muscles in humans.

2024-04-15T09:12:40Z

What is fair credit, and what does it mean if you have it?

A fair credit score means you may struggle to get approved for financing and may be charged higher interest rates if you are approved. Here’s what a fair score looks like and how to improve to a good credit score.

2024-03-27T13:18:27Z

2024-04-11T11:23:22Z

Dementia risk can be heightened by addiction to sweet substance, study finds

Dementia is an umbrella term for a number of conditions related to cognitive decline

2024-04-09T14:17:19Z

The Best 240Hz Gaming Monitors in 2024

With the 240Hz gaming monitor space steadily growing, here’s a handy guide to help find the best ones in different categories.

2024-04-19T10:01:49Z

The state where people live the longest in America, according to data—and see how your state compares

Stacker used data from the 2023 County Health Rankings to determine the 25 states where people live the longest. The 2023 County Health Rankings values were calculated using mortality counts from the 2018-2020 National Center for Health Statistics.

2024-04-17T10:44:37Z

How to be a caregiver and get the support you need

Often not supported as meaningful work, caregiving can be messy but also an intellectually and psychologically rich experience, the author of a new book found.

2024-04-10T16:07:24Z

Black women hospitalized in US with blood infection resistant to last-resort antibiotic at increased risk of death

New research being presented at this year's ESCIMD Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27–30 April), finds that the odds of death in Black women with a bloodstream infection (BSI) caused by carbapenem-resistant enterobacterales (CRE)—a family of the world's most intractable drug-resistant bacteria—was twice that of Black men or White women even after adjusting for age, BSI source, liver disease, hospital onset, race and gender...

2024-04-19T22:28:11Z

How often should you walk your dog? Best practices for keeping your pup healthy.

All dogs need to go for walks. How often you should take your dog on a walk depends on several factors, including breed and age.

2022-07-24T13:05:54Z

These 7 Hair Growth Devices Can Reverse Genetic Hair Loss

Gift one to your husband.

2023-08-04T17:58:17Z

20 of the Healthiest Dog Breeds with the Fewest Medical Problems

Choose wisely. A healthy dog breed can prevent heartache and save you a lot of money over the years. The post 20 of the Healthiest Dog Breeds with the Fewest Medical Problems appeared first on Reader's Digest.

2024-04-11T13:35:41Z

2024-03-24T12:10:06Z

6 Tips To Extend Your Fitbit Device's Battery Life

If it seems like your Fitbit device's battery is draining faster than it should, here are six setting changes you can make for it to last longer.

2024-04-14T17:58:13Z

What does science say about the ingredients in functional beverages?

Functional beverages — or drinks promoted as offering mental or physical benefits beyond hydration — are growing in popularity around the world. Hundreds of companies have jumped into the market, hoping to get some buzz with trendy and sometimes unfamiliar ingredients. Here are some of the latest ones found in functional beverages and what scientis...

2024-04-15T10:57:55Z

COVID-19 booster immunity lasts much longer than primary series alone, study shows

Thinking about getting a spring-time booster shot? A new study coming out of York University's Centre for Disease Modelling in the Faculty of Science shows that immunity after a COVID-19 booster lasts much longer than the primary series alone. These findings are among other—sometimes "unintuitive"—revelations of how factors like age, sex and comorbidities do and don't affect immune response.

2024-04-18T19:57:32Z

Map shows '100-day cough' hotspots as UK cases surge 40% in a week

The highly contagious bacterial disease, also known as whooping cough, has had a major comeback this year.

2024-04-19T19:15:24Z

Many parents give their children melatonin at night. Here's why you may not want to.

Melatonin is a chemical that our bodies produce to help promote sleep. When people talk about "taking" melatonin, they are referring to a supplement.

2024-04-08T11:18:31Z

Is walking a good enough workout? This number of daily steps can reduce risk of dying

Yes, walking is good exercise. A new study shows that walking just 4,000 steps a day can significantly lower your risk of dying. And every step counts.

2021-12-20T17:54:29Z

18 Countries With the Best Healthcare in the World, Ranked

The quality of a country’s healthcare system plays a significant role in how well its people live. Let’s look at the top 18 countries with the best healthcare in the world.

2024-04-19T14:33:09Z

CDC warns of extreme heat dangers amid ‘record-breaking high temperatures’

Many regions across the U.S. experienced “record-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.

2024-04-19T17:42:10Z

New compound from blessed thistle may promote functional nerve regeneration

Researchers from the University of Cologne have found a new use for cnicin, a substance produced in blessed thistle. Their article "Cnicin promotes functional nerve regeneration" features clinical studies and is published in Phytomedicine.

2024-04-19T17:58:09Z

15 Influences of Money on Mental Health

People love money, but there’s a reason it’s the second most common argument that leads married people to get divorced, families to split apart, and friends to drop each other like it’s hot. According to a Business Insider survey, only 47% of those respondents aged 18-34 said they’d discuss money with their friends, which drops to just 25% for those aged 55 and over. Money has both positive and negative aspects. When it comes to mental health, there are some significant markers for how finances can affect mental well-being.

2024-04-08T21:23:38Z

West Africa's deadly heatwave is man-made: report

Climate scientists have warned that a recent heatwave in West Africa, the worst in the region's living memory, is a sign that extreme temperatures could become more frequent. David Doyle has more.

2024-04-18T12:31:52Z

Candice Huffine On Tuning In To Her Body And Saying No To Ozempic

"Looking a certain way was never my goal. I just wanted to feel better."

2024-04-16T12:12:23Z

Europe’s most polluted beaches – where swimming comes with a health warning

Top of the list of requirements for the perfect beach holiday is a sandy stretch bordered by clean, clear water – something that should be a given, but isn’t. The UK has received plenty of publicity about its dirty seas and rivers, but the rest of Europe has its fair share too. Many factors affect water quality, from sewage spills to storm surges, ...

2024-04-12T11:51:13Z

How Taking a GLP-1 and Tracking Led to a 130-Pound Weight Loss That Transformed This Woman’s Health

Lose It! member Laurie discusses how she transformed her body and shifted her mindset after losing 130 pounds using two essential tools: tracking her food and utilizing a prescription weight-loss medication to control her diabetes.

2024-04-18T22:13:27Z

The Surprising Health Benefits of Cherries—and the Best Ones to Eat

Stock up on these fruits this summer.

2022-06-28T20:19:07Z

Following These Five Practices Dramatically Improved My Mental Health — Find Out If They Could Help You, Too.

In today's environment, there's countless barriers to our focus on our mental health and emotional wellbeing. These five practices will help you overcome such barriers.

2024-04-08T15:29:56Z

The Best Time To Take Vitamin D To Maximize The Mental And Physical Benefits, According To Experts

Plus, expert-approved products to try.

2023-06-16T15:32:09Z