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Climate change is causing distress, anxiety among young Americans
New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.
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Biden proposes requiring Medicare, Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs
The new rule would expand access to the drugs for 3.4 million Americans who use Medicare and another 4 million people enrolled in Medicaid, a White House official said.
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Explaining what a ‘stinger' injury is
What does it mean when an athlete gets a stinger?
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Possibly toxic chemical may be widespread in drinking water, study finds. Should you filter your tap water?
A previously unidentified chemical has been discovered in the tap water of about one-third of U.S. homes, a new study has found, and scientists are actively investigating whether it’s toxic.
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Newly identified chemical in drinking water is likely present in many homes and could be toxic, study finds
About a third of U.S. residents have been receiving tap water containing a previously unidentified chemical byproduct, a new study has found. Some scientists are now concerned — and actively investigating — whether that chemical could be toxic.
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Too much sitting may directly affect future heart health, study finds
The study also suggests going for a run before work won’t make up for sitting at your desk all day.
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Disparities related to tobacco use is not consistent with all population groups, report finds
The U.S. Surgeon General’s findings highlight persistent health disparities in tobacco use linked to race and ethnicity, income, education, sexual orientation and gender identity, occupation, geography, behavioral health status, and other factors.
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Valerie Bertinelli shows the effects of her ‘really bad anxiety attack' in raw video
Valerie Bertinelli shared a video of the aftermath of what she said was “a really bad anxiety attack” because she wants to let others experiencing them know they are “not alone.”
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Premature births in the U.S. remain at an all-time high, the March of Dimes reports
A growing number of areas without OB-GYN care could further drive up the number of preemie births in the U.S., experts say.
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Woman, 23, warns about common contact lens mistake after going blind in one eye
The eye infection can happen to anyone, but the vast majority of cases involve contact lens wearers.
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Ozempic and Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction, study suggests
The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.
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Sudden syphilis retreat in gay men is most likely tied to preventive antibiotic use
A new proven protocol in which doxycycline is used to prevent sexually transmitted infections, called doxyPEP, has been an apparent sleeper hit among gay men.
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5 common skin rashes that can be caused by COVID, according to dermatologists
Some viral illnesses are known to cause rashes, like hives.
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Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked
The World Health Organization says more than 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis last year. That’s the highest number recorded since the U.N. health agency began keeping track.
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KFC and Hatch unveil frying chicken audio to help people sleep
KFC and Hatch teamed up to create a new “Kentucky Friend Chicken Rain” content channel to help consumers fall asleep faster.
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Grandmother who accidentally invited random teen to Thanksgiving diagnosed with breast cancer
Arizona grandmother Wanda Dench chose to open up about her diagnosis in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, saying she’s been undergoing chemotherapy.
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What to know about whooping cough as US cases surge to pre-pandemic levels
A highly contagious respiratory illness is on the rise in the United States this year.
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Are chia seeds or flaxseeds healthier? RD reveals which to eat for protein, gut health
While both seeds are great for you, there are some nutritional differences.
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Is it healthier to walk outside or on a treadmill? Experts reveal which has more benefits
Here’s how to choose which type of walk is right for you.
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Hoda Kotb's powerful advice about breast cancer and 4 words that became her mantra
The TODAY co-anchor explains why she became “wildly fearless” and the conversation with a stranger that changed her life.