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Cardiologists Greenlight Coffee, Flag Energy Drinks

Coffee just got a clean bill of heart health from the nation's top cardiologists, but energy drinks did not get the same pass.Quick TakeThe...
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Silent Killer Stalks Millions of Americans

More than four in ten American adults with high blood pressure have no idea it's happening inside their own bodies right now.Quick TakeNew federal...
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Sinuses Culprit Hiding In Plain Sight

That constant urge to clear your throat isn't one problem with one fix — it's a symptom that can point to at least a...
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Exercise Snacks Upend Heart Science

A one-minute burst of stair climbing, done a few times a day, can move the needle on your heart health almost as much as...
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Common Antibiotics, Long-Term Gut Cost

One round of antibiotics can leave a mark on your gut that still shows up eight years later.Story SnapshotA Swedish study of nearly 15,000...
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Effect of Blood Sugar Control on Mood Swings

People with diabetes reported feeling better the day after their blood sugar swung more than usual, not less, according to new research set for...
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Outrageously Simple Fixes That Beat Daily Fatigue

Your energy crashes, your workouts feel harder, and your brain fog rolls in earlier every year — and scientists say the tiny power plants...
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The Hidden Hormone Blocking Fat Burn

Your body only runs two modes, storage or burn, and one hormone flips the switch every time you eat.Quick TakeInsulin is the hormone that...
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The Unhealthy Culture War Over Body Size

Your culture’s story about weight can change how your mind and body feel. At a Glance Weight stigma harms mental health and self-esteem across countries. ...
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Chasing Sleep Scores? Insomnia Follows

A gadget built to help you sleep better can end up keeping you awake instead. Sleep doctors have a name for it: orthosomnia, an...

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