The popularity of drugs like Ozempic and a new pediatric recommendation that encourages fat teens to get weight-loss surgery show we still view fatness as a moral flaw that needs extreme intervention. View Entire Post ›
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The FDA Is Considering A New Plan To Make COVID Vaccines A Lot More Like Your Annual Flu Shot
In a decision that could come this week, the FDA is looking to step away from the confusing array of COVID shots and boosters that are currently recommended and create an easier-to-understand schedule. View Entire Post ›
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These People Lost Their Hearing After COVID Months Ago. They Still Haven’t Fully Recovered.
There’s no definitive proof that COVID is causing hearing loss, but based on what researchers know about other viruses’ effects on the auditory system, it’s not an unreasonable connection to make. View Entire Post ›
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The Science of Superior Performance
Antidote’s unique ingredients – beetroot, tart cherry, amino acids, probiotics, beta-alanine, electrolytes, and more When it comes to sports nutrition, the quest for an optimal pre-workout supplement is a perennial challenge. Antidote, a company founded by elite athletes Reese Hanneman and Ryan Sheldon, addresses this challenge by offering a pre-workout supplement grounded in scientific evidence…
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Norovirus, That Icky Stomach Bug, Is Back
Norovirus cases are surging back in 2023. The bug seems to be making brutal rounds in the Northeast, but the CDC said cases are on the rise nationally. View Entire Post ›
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Katie Couric’s Cancer Diagnosis Sheds Light On Breast Density And Why It Matters For Mammograms
Katie Couric was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year after a routine mammogram. Here’s how often you should get checked and what kind of screening you need, particularly if you have dense breasts. View Entire Post ›
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This Woman’s “Kiss Of Death” Shows Just How Serious Allergic Reactions Can Be
Although it’s rare, kissing can elicit a serious allergic reaction in some people with food allergies. View Entire Post ›
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Masks May Be Necessary Again. Here’s Why.
With SARS-CoV-2, RSV, flu, and other germs circulating, experts emphasize that masks do protect you — and it’s probably a good idea to start wearing them again in certain circumstances. View Entire Post ›
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How We Stopped Mpox This Year And What’s Next For The Disease Formerly Known As Monkeypox
Mpox case numbers are low and trending lower. Here’s how science saved the day and where the White House and CDC are currently focusing their efforts to fight the outbreak. View Entire Post ›
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These People Lost Their Hearing After COVID Months Ago. They Still Haven’t Fully Recovered.
There’s no definitive proof that COVID is causing hearing loss, but based on what researchers know about other viruses’ effects on the auditory system, it’s not an unreasonable connection to make. View Entire Post ›
