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Study finds nearly half of adult cancer deaths in US could be prevented: Here are lifestyle choices to change
Amid a rising number of cancer cases among adults in the United States, a new study has found that around 40% of all cases -- and nearly...
Katie Kindelan
Your Water Bottle Could Be Germier Than Your Kitchen Sink
In a world where hygiene is paramount, the notion of reusing a drinking cup day in, day out, without a single wash may sound repulsive....
Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS


Can moderate amounts of caffeine positively impact brain health?
Consuming the right amount may focus and energize you. However, too much may set up a downward spiral. If you’re like 85% of U.S. adults,...
Alisa Bowman


What to put on a sunburn — and what doctors say to avoid
Google searches for sunburns and subsequent ways to deal with them spike every year around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. If you...
Hannah Yasharoff


Nocturia: 6 Reasons You Keep Waking Up at Night to Pee
Nighttime treks to the bathroom are costing you a good night’s sleep—and may signal more serious health problems. Dream of sleeping...
Christa Sgobba


These 6 Health Risks Can Significantly Increase on Hot Days
While heat and summer go hand in hand, research and experts indicate that rising temperatures and health risks do, too. One 2022 study of...
Beth Ann Mayer


A, B, C, D, E, and Omega-3: What’s Missing From Your Diet?
Are You Getting What You Need? Tired, dry skin, or fighting a cold again? If you feel like something is a little off, you may lack some...
C. Nicole Swiner, MD


7 Things Primary Care Doctors Wish You'd Stop Doing at Your Checkups
You've probably heard you shouldn't hide anything from your doctors because they've seen it all, quite frankly. Plus, fibbing at a...
Lacey Muinos


Are you wearing the right sunglasses? How to prevent eye sunburn.
As a child, you were probably told not to stare directly at the sun. If you weren’t told or refused to listen, you may have learned the...
JOCELYN SOLIS-MOREIRA


The #1 Dried Fruit to Help You Poop, According to a Gastroenterologist
Are you looking to take your gut health to the next level? If so, we have some exciting news. According to a July 11, 2023, Instagram...
Adam Meyer


Using This When You Walk Could Help Prevent Stroke, Says New Research
The researchers observed "significant" improvements in blood pressure and physical activity levels in people who used this to optimize...
Miranda Manier
4 reasons you keep getting colds every few weeks and how to prevent them
How many times do you get sick in a year? It's normal for some people can to get far more — or far fewer — colds than others. So if it...
Sarah Jacoby


What’s Lurking in Your Mattress?
Your Dirty Mattress Would you drive your car 30,000 miles without an oil change? When it comes to your mattress, you’ve probably logged...
Regina Boyle Wheeler


Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Prostate Cancer
What Is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer develops in a man's prostate, the walnut-sized gland just below the bladder that produces some...
Nazia Bandukwala, DO


Microplastics discovered in human penises for the first time
Scientists have found microplastics in human penises for the first time, as concerns over the tiny particles’ proliferation and potential...
Jack Guy, CNN
How to Treat Indigestion at Home
You can typically manage indigestion with home remedies, including peppermint and ginger. But indigestion that occurs often or with other...
Valencia Higuera


Melatonin: What to Know
What Is Melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone that directs your circadian rhythms, or the internal clock that tells you when to sleep. Your...
Danny Bonvissuto


What You Should Know About Metabolic Syndrome
What Is Metabolic Syndrome? It’s not a single disease, but a group of related health problems: too much belly fat, high triglycerides,...
Poonam Sachdev, MD


How Much Should You Care About What Your Dental Floss Is Made Of?
If you’ve been hearing about PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl substances, everywhere lately, that’s probably because research seems to be finding...
Alyssa Hui


Daily Omega-3 Supplements May Change Your Behavior, Scientists Reveal
Your daily supplements could be changing your behavior, specifically those containing omega-3. Roughly one in 13 American adults takes...
Pandora Dewan
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