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Journalists Cover Cyclospora and Measles Outbreaks, and Changing Health Policies

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the cyclosporiasis outbreak on CBS News’ CBS Mornings on Aug. 5. Gounder discussed New Mexico’s measles outbrea...

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Doctors Told Her She Was Too Young for Colon Cancer. She Was Diagnosed at 32

After doctors initially told her she was too young to have colon cancer, Azucena Reyes (pictured above) was diagnosed with stage 3B at age 32. Photos courtesy of Azucena Reyes Colorectal c...

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Can Humans Live Forever? Study Puts a Cap on Life Span at 194 Years

A new study may help broaden understanding of the aspects of aging that may ultimately prove impossible to reverse. Maki Nakamura/DigitalVision/Getty Images A new study probes the upper bo...

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23 ‘Mental Health Memes’ That Even Therapists Might Find Funny

One major issue is that mental health problems are still considered taboo in many parts of the world. Even people living in developed countries sometimes still feel ashamed to ask for help when the...

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‘Early Bird Dinner’: Does the TikTok Sleep Hack Actually Work?

A popular TikTok trend suggests that eating dinner 4 to 5 hours before bed can improve sleep quality. Image credit: Olga Rolenko · Moment/Getty “Early-bird dinners” are a growing social me...

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America’s Homegrown-Parasite Problem

The other night, I found myself in the unenviable position of trying to cook a salad. And I mean cook a salad: I spread fresh, delicious-looking gem lettuce in a pan and watched it wilt away into a...

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Why Carrie Ann Inaba’s Autoimmune Disorder Went Undiagnosed for Years

Photo Courtesy of Carrie Ann Inaba Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba is opening up about her journey living with Sjögren disease. Sjögren disease is an autoimmune disord...

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Just 2 Hours of Strength Training May Lower Heart Disease Risk in Women

Research shows that 2 hours of weekly strength training may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Image Credit: COROIMAGE/Getty Images A new study suggests that women wh...

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The Original ‘Meatfluencers’ Had Some Strange Ideas

If there’s one message that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to redefine healthy eating has imparted, it’s that Americans need to eat their beef. In January, the health secretary rolled out the new...

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Are GLP-1s Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

Before Serena Williams picked up her racket at London’s Andy Murray Arena last week, two questions hung over her return to tennis.First: How would she do? She answered that, in her first competitio...

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How This Mother-Daughter Duo Lost 163 Pounds With a Noninvasive Procedure

Molly Madore (left) and her mother, Diane Madore, underwent the same noninvasive weight loss procedure, losing a combined 163 pounds. Design by Healthline / Photo Courtesy of Diane and Molly ...

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People Using GLP-1s, Like Ozempic, Wegovy, Less Likely to Exercise Despite Benefits

Recent research has found that despite the benefits, people using GLP-1s may be less likely to exercise. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study found that people taking a GLP...

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Journalists Highlight Medical Neglect in ICE Detention, RFK Jr. Antidepressant Comments

KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s position on antidepressants on WAMU’s 1A on June 10. ...

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Peptide Injections Touted as ‘Fountain of Youth.’ Spoiler Alert: They’re Not

Influencers tout peptide injections for fitness and longevity, but experts warn of health and safety risks. Mariya Borisova/Getty Images Injectable “wellness” peptides have become wildly p...

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The lawsuits that could give AI its ‘Big Tobacco’ moment

The legal strategy that hammered the tobacco industry and inspired a cascade of social media lawsuits is posing a rising threat to artificial intelligence companies.That threat got its boldest exam...

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Beer, Body Scent May Make You a Mosquito Magnet. Can DEET Help?

Some people are more prone to mosquito bites than others, and scientists may have figured out why. Jaromir/Getty Images Researchers have identified several reasons why mosquitoes are more ...

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Therapy app boosts college student mental health

A study of more than 6,200 university students found that a smartphone app combined with personal coaching via text messages can be an effective intervention against depression, anxiety, and eating...

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Journalists Distill News on Ebola, Licensing Midwives, and California’s Budget

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the diversion of a Detroit-bound plane to Canada over Ebola concerns on CBS News’ CBS Mornings on May 21. Gound...

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Perimenopause May Be the Ideal Time for Cardiovascular Risk Prevention

Research shows that perimenopause may be the ideal time to adopt lifestyle changes to help lower cardiovascular risks. Image Credit: Aleksandar Nakic/Getty Images A recent study suggests t...

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Want to Slow Your Biological Aging? Sleeping 6.4 to 7.8 Hours a Night May Help

Recent research has found an association between sleep duration and biological aging. Image Credit: ArtistGNDphotography/Getty Images A recent study found that too little or too much sleep...

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Admit It, That Protein Shake Is Basically Soylent

From the beginning, Soylent was shorthand for a certain kind of guy. A guy who worked in tech and probably wore a hoodie. A guy who, despite his six-figure salary, lived in an unfurnished apartment...

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