Category: Health
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Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus
Health July 12, 2024

Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus

A key mystery behind one of the most common autoimmune diseases may ... more

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US surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis US surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis
Crime June 25, 2024

US surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis

In a landmark announcement, the U.S. surgeon general declared firearm violence a ... more

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FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front
Health June 10, 2024

FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose a change to ... more

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The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question
Health June 7, 2024

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question

Researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic linked the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol ... more

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You Won’t Lose Weight on Ozempic Forever You Won’t Lose Weight on Ozempic Forever
Health June 4, 2024

You Won’t Lose Weight on Ozempic Forever

The human body is built to fight back against weight loss. Smaller ... more

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Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission
Health May 22, 2024

Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission

The border crossing that separates Tijuana in Mexico from San Diego in ... more

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THC-infused drinks and alcohol are fighting for a place in your house THC-infused drinks and alcohol are fighting for a place in your house
Health May 20, 2024

THC-infused drinks and alcohol are fighting for a place in your house

THC-infused drinks are popping up more often in the refrigerator section. And ... more

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How Ozempic Is Changing Diabetes Treatment How Ozempic Is Changing Diabetes Treatment
Health May 15, 2024

How Ozempic Is Changing Diabetes Treatment

Millions of patients rely on insulin. But with new drugs, some have ... more

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Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
Health May 9, 2024

Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

It’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere. Maybe it’s also ... more

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Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito
Health May 9, 2024

Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito

In Los Angeles, those who wage war on mosquitoes are adding a ... more

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Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes? Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?
Health May 8, 2024

Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting ... more

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Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk
Health May 2, 2024

Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk

Previous research has suggested there’s a link between an acute episode of ... more

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Women in their 40s and older should get a mammogram every other year Women in their 40s and older should get a mammogram every other year
Health May 1, 2024

Women in their 40s and older should get a mammogram every other year

Women should get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40, ... more

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The rate of cesarean births in the U.S. has gone up, again The rate of cesarean births in the U.S. has gone up, again
Health April 30, 2024

The rate of cesarean births in the U.S. has gone up, again

About one in three births in the U.S. are C-sections, according to ... more

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Fake Botox? This is what you should be careful of Fake Botox? This is what you should be careful of
Health April 29, 2024

Fake Botox? This is what you should be careful of

In 2021, police officers arrested a woman after she offered undercover agents ... more

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LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods
Health April 29, 2024

LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched a new tool ... more

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Latinas would benefit from good nutrition to combat high blood pressure Latinas would benefit from good nutrition to combat high blood pressure
Health April 25, 2024

Latinas would benefit from good nutrition to combat high blood pressure

For pregnant Latinas, food choices could reduce the risk of preeclampsia, a ... more

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Eating within limited hours can help with weight loss Eating within limited hours can help with weight loss
Health April 23, 2024

Eating within limited hours can help with weight loss

A number of studies have suggested that eating only during a limited ... more

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Ozempic’s could have an effect on pregnancy Ozempic’s could have an effect on pregnancy
Health April 19, 2024

Ozempic’s could have an effect on pregnancy

An increasing number of women are reporting unplanned pregnancies — even among ... more