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A Presidential Fitness Test Won't Help Kids, but This WillThe reestablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test drew plenty of backlash. But is the test really as bad as critics claim? And if it won't help get kids moving, what will?- The Real Risks of Turning to AI for TherapyAs more people turn to AI chatbots for mental health support, experts warn the tools aren’t built for therapy, raising concerns about bias, safety, privacy, and the risks of replacing real human care.
- The Surge in Type 1 Diabetes, and the New Ways to Fight ItType 1 diabetes rates are rising, but breakthrough drugs and devices are changing what it means to live with the disease.
- The Push to Diagnose MS Years Before Symptoms StartNew research suggests that multiple sclerosis starts 15 years before it's diagnosed. The study builds on a larger body of research that aims to someday help doctors identify the disease before symptoms start.
- The Internet Is Turning You Into Someone You’d Hate IRLWe increasingly live two lives, one online, one off. And the online life is becoming the dominant — and more miserable — for us all. Why won’t we help ourselves?
- Back Pain Relief From This Therapy Can Last for YearsA new study shows that a treatment called cognitive functional therapy (CFT), which blends physical therapy with a psychology-based approach, can give lasting relief to adults who have disabling low-back pain.
- Fans Can Help in High Heat — but Only If You Use Them RightNew research finds that electric fans may help cool you down even in 100 F heat — especially when combined with skin wetting and proper hydration — but become ineffective or harmful at higher temperatures.
- Obesity’s Cancer Link Is Worse Than You ThinkAs new research spotlights the obesity-cancer connection, experts warn we’ve underestimated just how much excess weight – and the complex biology behind it – can fuel the disease.
- Why BMI Still Won’t DieMore and more doctors and scientists say BMI alone won’t tell you much about health, yet it remains the standard assessment for diagnosing obesity. Here’s why.
- The Overlooked Symptom That Makes Depression So Hard to TreatNew research is shedding light on anhedonia – a core, hard-to-treat symptom of depression – offering insights into its causes and pointing to more targeted, potentially effective treatments.
- Why Losing Your Health Insurance Is a Health Risk in ItselfWith Americans facing potentially the biggest loss of health insurance in the nation’s history, here’s what experts want you to know about the impact to your health.
- Mastectomy or Lumpectomy? Reassuring New Data for Young WomenFor women under 40, breast cancer recurrence risk may be lower than previous estimates suggested. And new research supports patient choice for surgical treatment.
- This New MS Drug Could Change EverythingExperts see tolebrutinib as part of a broader shift toward treatments that target the neurodegeneration in MS, not just its inflammatory flare-ups.
- Why COVID Spikes in the Summer, and How to Stay SafeExperts say the summer surge is just starting, but a few key tips can help protect you during vacations and summer parties.
- The Surprising Long-Term Risk of Traveler’s DiarrheaExperts believe that 1 in 8 people who get food poisoning while traveling may end up with a chronic condition that can linger for months or even years.
- CVI in the Spotlight: 5 Things Older Adults Should KnowChronic venous insufficiency is a common condition that can make blood pool or collect in your lower legs. Here's what to know about the condition and how to assess your own risk.
- Weight Loss Drugs Work – but Only if You Do These 3 ThingsModern weight loss medications represent a breakthrough, but they are most effective when combined with the right lifestyle strategies. Here's what that looks like.
- How Protein Became My Secret Weapon for Feeling BetterProtein does indeed help build and preserve muscle, but understanding what it really does in your body helps explain why so many people swear by it.
- Doctors Dismissed Her Pain. Here's How She Fought BackA young mom's painful tale of "medical gaslighting" reveals how the health care system is failing women – and what some are starting to do about it.
- Barbie Has Type 1 Diabetes – How to Talk to Kids About ItBarbie has joined a small but growing collection of children's toys that have type 1 diabetes. If your child has diabetes, here's how you can use Barbie to promote their well-being, boost emotional health, and help normalize chronic conditions.
- Why ‘Screen Time’ for Kids Is a Parenting PitfallMore and more research suggests that the key to protecting your child’s mental health is to promote healthy screen habits, not time limits.
- A 'Return to Possibility': How to Restore Hope to Your LifeHope isn’t just a feeling, it’s a science – and its power can push beyond positive thinking, gratitude, and optimism into something more meaningful and permanent.
- RSV Vaccine Age 50+: What a New CDC Update Means for YouThe CDC published a new recommendation this week calling for some adults ages 50 to 59 to get vaccinated for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
- Psoriasis: Why Biosimilar Drugs Are So Hard to GetThe drugs are nearly identical to costlier biologics like Humira, but insurance restrictions, approval hurdles, and a lack of awareness among patients are making them harder to get.
- Summer Blind Spot: The Deadly Skin Cancers People OverlookRare, deadly, and often missed, some skin cancers develop in areas that rarely see the sun. Scientists are still learning about them, but here's what we know.
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