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All Of Your Questions About At-Home LED Light Therapy Tools, Answered
Ready to brighten up your skincare routine? Esthetician Rachel Lozina broke down everything you need to know about using at-home LED light therapy devices.
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HealthNBC News
The first pill for postpartum depression is finally getting to patients. Doctors say it’s working.
The first-ever pill for postpartum depression, zuranolone, was approved last year. Doctors are starting to prescribe it to patients, with positive results.
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HealthYahoo Life
Should you track steps or minutes? What about splurging on experiences or things? Here's what this week's health headlines tell us.
Here's what to know about matcha mouthwash and more health news for the week.
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HealthReuters
Wegovy users have less kidney-related health problems, analysis of Novo study finds
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy obesity drug reduced adverse kidney-related events by 22% in overweight and obese people in a large study, according to a new analysis the Danish drugmaker published on Saturday. The analysis, from a large study for which substantial results had been released by Novo last year, was presented at the European Renal Congress in Stockholm. "By addressing key markers of kidney health, semaglutide...may contribute to a significant reduction in the risk of kidney-related complic
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HealthThe Guardian
Don’t sweat it: how to find an effective deodorant
From pit stains to Botox and natural formulas, specialists demystify myths and answer questions about the best BO busters
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LifestyleYahoo Life
Does sunscreen expire? Should you wear it indoors? Everything you need to know to protect your skin this summer.
Dermatologists offer some practical advice on how to choose and use sunscreens effectively so you don't get burned.
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BusinessUnited Press International
Many people quit new weight-loss drugs because of costs, side effects
Three months after starting one of the new GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, more than a quarter of patients have already quit the medications, and by a year from first use more than a third have stopped, new research shows.
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HealthThe Conversation
Louisiana set to reclassify abortion pills as controlled, dangerous substances − here’s what that means
The legislation would make it illegal to possess 2 types of abortion pills without a prescription.
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HealthNBC News
How a Texas hospital is fighting a condition that kills pregnant women
University Hospital in San Antonio has established itself as one of the top medical centers treating placenta accreta spectrum thanks in part to its innovative blood program.
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HealthABC News
What to know about the blood test to detect colon cancer recommended by an FDA panel
A blood test to screen for colorectal cancer is one step closer to receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An FDA advisory panel -- the Medical Devices Advisory Committee -- recommended FDA approval of the Shield blood test on Thursday night, finding it to be safe and effective and that the benefits of use outweighed potential risks. Guardant Health, the company that makes Shield, is seeking FDA premarket approval for the test to screen for colorectal cancer among people
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USAssociated Press
Kansas clinic temporarily halts abortions after leadership shakeup
A Kansas women's health clinic that has often served as an epicenter of conflict over abortion rights has temporarily stopped offering the procedure, exasperating a strain on services in one of the few states in the region still allowing abortions. The move this week at the Trust Women clinic in Wichita followed a leadership shakeup that was outlined in an article published Thursday by the reproductive rights-focused publication Rewire News Group. Trust Women's board acknowledged what it descr
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HealthAssociated Press
HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests
New research suggests the HPV vaccine is preventing cancer in men, as well as in women, but fewer boys than girls are getting the shots in the United States. The HPV vaccine was developed to prevent cervical cancer in women and experts give it credit, along with screening, for lowering cervical cancer rates. Evidence that the shots are preventing HPV-related cancers in men has been slower to emerge, but the new research suggests vaccinated men have fewer cancers of the mouth and throat compared
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HealthUSA TODAY
Family infected with brain worm disease after eating black bear meat, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a report about six relatives infected with brain worms after eating rare black bear meat.
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HealthNBC News
Bear meat kebabs at a family reunion lead to rare outbreak of roundworm disease
Six family members were sickened with a rare parasitic disease caused by roundworm larvae after they ate undercooked kebabs made of bear meat.
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HealthThe Conversation
How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans who are experiencing chronic pain
Cannabis and psilocybin – used under supervision – have the potential to work better than current pain treatments, but the research into both has long been hindered by federal legislation.
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HealthVerywell Health
Hemorrhagic Stroke: How to Spot and Prevent It
Stroke caused by bleeding in the brain
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HealthVerywell Mind
How Therapy Can Change the Way Your Brain Works
What you should know about neuroplasticity
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USABC News
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's medical procedure is over, resumed functions and duties
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned home following his "non-surgical medical procedure" on Friday, and his since resumed his duties, said Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon's top spokesman. Austin underwent the two-and-a-half hour procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, during which his authorities were temporarily transferred to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks. "He is now back home and will continue with his official schedule which includes events on Monda
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SportsNBC News
Takeru Kobayashi, 6-time Nathan’s hot dog champ, retires from competitive eating over health concerns
Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi, the six-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winner, said he is retiring.
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WorldReuters
US curbs certain poultry imports from Australia's Victoria on bird flu concerns
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said on Friday the restrictions from May 22 will continue until further notice. Unprocessed avian products and byproducts originating from or transiting the State of Victoria will not be permitted to enter the United States, the U.S. department said.
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HealthBusiness Insider
Taylor Swift's posture-correcting bra costs $185. A posture historian shares why she's skeptical of 'one-size-fits-all' solutions.
Beth Linker, author of "Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America," says one-step posture-fixing products aren't the best solution
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USWashington Post
How Florida’s abortion law is affecting East Coast abortion clinics
Clinics up the East Coast have seen a surge in patient traffic since a law banning most abortions in Florida went into effect on May 1 - but so far they have not experienced the collapse in care that many providers had feared before the new restrictions began in the country’s third most populous state, according to new data collected by a research team at Middlebury College. Wait times for abortion appointments have increased at approximately 30 percent of clinics across North Carolina, Virginia
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BusinessReuters
US FDA panel votes against Novo Nordisk's weekly insulin in type 1 diabetes patients
Novo is aiming to be the first to hit the market with a weekly insulin product, offering an alternative for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who now depend on multiple daily injections. "I'm concerned that approving (insulin) icodec for use at this point with inadequate data might be a disincentive for further trials, which I think are needed in order to use it safely in type one diabetics," said Cecilia Low Wang, the panel chairperson.
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HealthAssociated Press
What to look for in mosquito repellents
There's an old joke that mosquitoes are like family: They are annoying, but they carry your blood. Mosquito season is starting to rev up across much of the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that for protection that lasts hours, people should look for ones with these active ingredients: DEET, IR3535, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
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CelebrityNBC News
Brittany Mahomes gives health update months after fracturing her back
Brittany Mahomes, the wife of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, said she’s fully recovered after fracturing her back in March.
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HealthABC News
CDC preparing for 'possibility of increased risk to human health' from bird flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a summary on Friday that it is preparing for the "possibility of increased risk to human health" from bird flu following an outbreak among dairy cows and two confirmed human cases. Federal and state public health officials said in late March they were investigating an illness among primarily older dairy cows in Kansas, New Mexico and Texas and causing symptoms including decreased lactation and low appetite. The first case was confirmed in
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HealthVerywell Health
How to Sleep Better in Hot Weather, According to Sleep Experts
Hot weather can make it hard to sleep well, so we asked a few sleep experts to share their tips for sleeping better in the summer.
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BusinessCBS News
Frontier CEO claims passengers are abusing wheelchair services
The airline wants passengers who try to cheat the system to be held accountable.
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USUSA TODAY
Ex-prosecutor Marilyn Mosby sentenced in scheme using COVID funds to buy Florida condo
Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to 12 months of house arrest, 100 hours of community service and 3 years of supervised release by a U.S. District Judge.
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HealthReuters
Novo Nordisk's Ozempic slows diabetic kidney disease progression in trial
Novo Nordisk's Ozempic slowed the worsening of kidney dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes and lowered the risk of kidney failure, heart problems, stroke and death, according to detailed results from a late-stage trial presented on Friday. The company in March reported that the diabetes drug known chemically as semaglutide cut the combined risk of kidney complications and cardiovascular events by 24% over the next 3.4 years in patients who received weekly 1-milligram injections compared
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BusinessReuters
Explainer-What are the FLiRT COVID variants and are they more contagious?
The moniker FLiRT is an acronym for the locations of the mutations the variants share on the virus' spike protein. HOW ARE THE FLIRT VARIANTS DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUS VARIANTS? The FLiRT variants, which also include KP.2's "parental" lineage JN.1, have three key mutations on their spike protein that could help them evade antibodies, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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HealthGood Morning America
Clues from bird flu's ground zero on dairy farms in the Texas panhandle
This is a KFF Health News story. In early February, dairy farmers in the Texas Panhandle began to notice sick cattle. The buzz soon reached Darren Turley, executive director of the Texas Association of Dairymen: "They said there is something moving from herd to herd."
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WorldGood Morning America
5 years after dramatic rescue, hiker reflects on being lost in Hawaii forest for 17 days
Lost for 17 days in a Hawaii forest reserve, most of it with a broken leg and burns to her feet so severe they almost required amputation, Amanda Eller held out hope someone was coming to rescue her. Now, five years after her dramatic rescue from Maui's Makawao Forest Reserve, Eller told ABC News she's continuing to heal from what was a traumatic, life-changing experience. "Nothing has been the same since," Eller, 40, said.
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HealthYahoo Life
Ready for summer grilling? Follow these food safety precautions first.
Grilling can make some delicious dishes, but it also comes with potential health risks, including food poisoning. Here's how to grill safely.
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WorldAssociated Press
Extreme weather. A lack of lifesaving vaccines. Africa's cholera crisis is worse than ever
Extreme weather events have hit parts of Africa relentlessly in the last three years, with tropical storms, floods and drought causing crises of hunger and displacement. In southern and East Africa, more than 6,000 people have died and nearly 350,000 cases have been reported since a series of cholera outbreaks began in late 2021. Malawi and Zambia have had their worst outbreaks on record.
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CelebrityYahoo Sports
Stan Van Gundy reveals wife died by suicide in August: 'I just don't think I'll ever get over it'
Kim Van Gundy's obituary only said she died 'unexpectedly.'
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SportsYahoo Sports
Grayson Murray, two-time PGA Tour winner, dead at 30
Murray won two PGA tournaments, including the Sony Hawaii Open this past January.
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BusinessYahoo Finance
This woman bought a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house for $135,000. In the Midwest, it's still possible.
The Midwest is a rare bright spot in the housing market, with affordable listings and low competition in attractive communities.
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LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Amazon's secret overstock section is bursting with huge savings for Memorial Day — starting at $6
Save big on amazing hidden deals, from knives to patio string lights and more.
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EntertainmentYahoo TV
'Bridgerton' Season 3 teases a spicy second half. Why Nicola Coughlan's sex scenes matter.
The sizzling onscreen romance has fans cheering for plus-size representation in the romantic lead.
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SportsYahoo Sports
Former NFL first-round pick Billy Price announces retirement at 29 after pulmonary embolism
The Ohio State All-American underwent emergency surgery in April.
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USYahoo News
3 Americans accused of involvement in Congo coup attempt. Here's what we know about what happened.
A spokesperson for the Congo army said three Americans from Utah were detained following the foiled coup on May 19.
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BusinessEngadget
SpaceX Raptor engine test ends in a fiery explosion
A SpaceX testing stand at the company's McGregor, Texas facilities went up in flames during a test of its Raptor 2 engines on the afternoon of May 23.
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StyleYahoo Canada Style
Anthropologie's massive sale has an extra 40% off 100s of styles — Canadians can shop long weekend deals
Save an additional 40 per cent on wedding guest dresses, vacation apparel, summer sandals and more.
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LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Shoppers in their 60s say this No. 1 bestselling eyeshadow stick 'doesn't sink into creases,' and it's down to as low as $10
The makeup must-have that 29,000 reviewers love is nearly 40% off for Memorial Day.
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BusinessEngadget
Elon Musk is reportedly planning an xAI supercomputer to power a better version of Grok
Musk recently presented plans for a ‘gigafactory of compute’ to investors, The Information reports. This would power a future, smarter version of Grok and require at least 100,000 NVIDIA H100 GPUs.
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SportsYahoo Sports
Bob Arum goes full heel after Josh Taylor's unanimous decision loss to Jack Catterall
"I will never, ever allow an American fighter to come here with this British board scoring the fight."
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LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Nordstrom Rack's Clear the Rack sale is here and it's major — save up to 80% on flowy dresses, sandals and more
Thousands of items including designer brands are marked down by an extra 25%.
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BusinessYahoo Finance
No one gets in trouble owning too many tech stocks: Chart of the Week
More and more funds bought tech stocks over the past 12 months, with GLP-1 maker Eli Lilly the only non-tech cracking the top 10 stocks that saw increased ownership.
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