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- Why COVID 'Razor Blade' Sore Throat Hurts So BadA painful sore throat is a signature symptom of an Omicron subvariant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. It now makes up about a third of U.S. COVID-19 cases. Find out what you can do to get relief.
- Skip That, Do This: Tips for Protecting Your BrainBrain-boosting claims are everywhere. We asked experts: What’s the most overrated strategy for protecting your brain? And what’s the one you should actually be using?
- Staying Cool Inside? UV Rays Can Still Harm YouUp to 74% of UVA rays can sneak through standard windows, possibly aging or damaging your skin – even indoors.
- Why It’s Important to Finally Define “Fitness” for YourselfPushups and step count are a byproduct, not a definition, of fitness. It’s not even about your “why.” Dig deeper for your true definition of “fit” – it’s worth it.
- What to Know About 'Forever Chemicals' if You're PregnantEvidence is piling up that PFAS are particularly dangerous for pregnant people and their babies.
- More Adults Can Now Get Moderna's RSV ShotThe FDA has expanded the use of Moderna's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shot to all adults, with some limits on who can get it.
- Why This Tick Season Is Worse – and How to Protect YourselfWith tickborne illnesses on the rise, experts are urging you to stay extra vigilant. Follow these six steps to protect yourself.
- Can Your Relationship Pass the Gas Test?No matter how you feel about passing gas in front of your partner, having an open and honest conversation about it can help strengthen your connection and bring you closer.
- Dense Breast Tissue Can Hide Cancer. Now What?At least 4 out of 10 women have dense breast tissue and may need testing beyond a standard mammogram. Two new studies help clarify your next steps.
- Sunscreen Fears Are Spreading — Here’s the TruthA new report questions the safety and effectiveness of most sunscreens, but dermatologists say those concerns may be overblown and must be weighed against skin cancer risk.
- The Next-Gen Sweetener You May Be Eating – and InhalingResearchers found the artificial sweetener called neotame in popular e-cigarette brands. But what exactly is it – and why haven't you heard of it before?
- The Right Way to Use AI to Interpret Medical Test ResultsExperts explain the risks and benefits of using programs like ChatGPT to analyze results before your doctor calls to discuss them.
- Why We’re So Obsessed With Coffee’s Health ClaimsIf one thing’s for sure, it’s that there’s always another coffee study, and we can’t help but click. But why are we so hooked, and is there any real consensus on whether coffee is good for us?
- Keto Debate: Is Low-Carb a Game Changer or a Risky Gamble?Keto backers praise its health benefits, but keto diets go against decades of research linking high-fat intake to heart risks. With low-carb lifestyles booming, who’s right?
- Should Your Kid Get the COVID Shot? A Pediatrician Weighs InThe U.S. is changing its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for healthy children. A pediatric infectious disease specialist explains what that means for your child.
- Traveling? Measles Is Still Out There – Stay Safe AbroadExperts say international travel could make the measles situation in the U.S. worse. If you’re planning a trip, there are a few simple ways to help keep you and your family safe.
- Your 3-Item Prepregnancy Health ChecklistNew science shows how prepregnancy health shapes your child’s future — and your own well-being in the parenting years.
- Your Doctor May Still Recommend COVID Vaccines – Here’s WhyThough the government may no longer recommend COVID vaccines for many children and pregnant people, you doctor still might.
- This Is Why Your Allergy Meds Aren’t HelpingDoctors say too many people still treat their allergies incorrectly. Here’s why, and what to do instead.
- You Could Be at Risk of IBD and Not Know ItInflammatory bowel diseases – including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis – are on the rise. Here’s what scientists think is going on, and what you can do.
- Fluoride Is Under Fire. Should You Be Concerned? Experts explain how to make sense of the hubbub about fluoride and how it affects you and your family.
- Lift Lighter Weight, Get Just as Strong: Here’s WhyUsing lighter weights for strength training can build just as much muscle as the heavier iron, according to a growing pile of research. You just need to know how.
- COVID Vaccine Guidance May Change: 3 Things to Know Right NowSee what infectious disease doctors have to say as government officials appear poised to scale back COVID vaccines and the FDA approved the Novavax vaccine with new limitations.
- Biden's Prostate Cancer Explained – What It Means for PatientsThe aggressive prostate cancer found in former President Joe Biden raised questions for millions of men. Here's what you need to know – and how to check your risk.
- Beat Your Allergies Daily With This Hour-by-Hour GuideNew research shows that timing may influence how well allergy treatments work. You can do your own timing tests with input from your doctor. This sample guide may help.
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