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Mark Cuban warns Trump’s tariffs mean his Cost Plus Drugs ‘won’t have a choice’ but to raise prices for consumers

The pharmaceutical company lowers costs of medications for everyday consumers—but Trump’s tariffs might make that more difficult.

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Medication taken by 1 in 8 Americans linked to substantial increase in the risk of sudden cardiac death

New research links antidepressants to potential heart health risks.

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Medication taken by 1 in 8 Americans linked to substantial increase in the risk of sudden cardiac death

New research links antidepressants to potential heart health risks.

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The top 6 exercises this strength coach thinks everyone should do to stay fit

These foundational movements are essential to keep you strong and stable.

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Here’s exactly when and what to eat before and after a workout, according to experts

Protein isn’t the whole picture when it comes to workout nutrition.

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NBA star Steph Curry’s top parenting tip as a father of 4: ‘Learn what they respond to the most’

“You want to let them know that they each have a superpower and are unique for a reason.”

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These are the healthiest cities in America, new research reveals

One city took the No. 1 spot for the third year in a row.

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This nutrition expert avoids a so-called health food at all costs: he says you’re better going full fat instead

Low-fat yogurt often contains artificial sweeteners and added sugar and flavors.

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4 health benefits of rosemary, including a hidden compound scientists could potentially use to fight Alzheimer’s

Here’s how to take advantage of this natural health powerhouse.

18.03.2025 2

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Money does buy happiness, and for one group of people, top economists say the limit does not exist

Researchers found that happiness increased as income did, yet there are several factors to consider.

17.03.2025 3

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4 foods a top nutrition expert avoids at all costs, and one sweet treat he eats regularly

Tim Spector uses his knowledge as one of the world’s leading nutrition and gut health experts to inform his own diet.

15.03.2025 5

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Top nutrition expert shares the No. 1 mistake he sees in American diets

Renowned nutrition expert Tim Spector debunks a long-standing diet trend working against people’s health.

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Microplastics are everywhere. Here are 5 ways to reduce your exposure

From your clothing to the water you drink, being mindful of microplastics can help reduce your exposure and health risk.

13.03.2025 2

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This gastroenterologist says probiotics are ‘a waste of money.’ Here’s what you should be doing instead

Could probiotics not be the cure for gut health that some claim?

10.03.2025 2

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These are the 10 happiest cities in America, according to new research

Finding the right community for you could be a big factor in your happiness.

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What’s your VO2 max? The most important health metric you’re probably not aware of shows how fit you really are

VO2 max is one of the best indicators of your cardiovascular fitness—do you know yours?

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The workout routine that leaves this 82-year-old fitness instructor feeling like he’s 50

Harry King encourages everyone to find a form of exercise they enjoy to stay feeling young and fit into old age.

06.03.2025 3

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3 signs you have a toxic relationship with your fitness tracker, according to experts

Fitness trackers are helpful tools—but using one can turn unhealthy if you become obsessed.

05.03.2025 4

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I tried the American Cancer Society’s new cancer risk assessment. Here’s what I learned

As cancer is rising in younger adults, the American Cancer Society is providing a new tool to help you lower your cancer risk.

05.03.2025 3

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People are adding salt to their water in hopes of helping their hydration and digestion. Are the health benefits real?

Here’s what a registered dietitian wants you to know.

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Here’s a look into Silicon Valley’s ‘executive psychedelic slumber parties’ that cost over $3,000

Fortune 100 executives are reportedly taking advantage of the psychedelic drug to expand their thinking.

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The 4 best diets for heart health, and 1 to avoid

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Are ‘healthy’ sodas actually good for you? What benefits Olipop and Poppi actually have

What to know about the trendy sodas that tout gut-health benefits.

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More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Adding these foods to your diet may help

Diet plays an important role in your overall cancer risk.

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Patients call out fat-shaming doctors for hurting their health: ‘I always go in with my guard up’

Weight bias is pervasive in medical settings, say experts.

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The number one diet change to lower your cancer risk, according to experts

Across the board, medical experts want people to prioritize their fiber intake.

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7 micro habits one woman in early menopause used to lose 50 pounds

After noticing she was gaining weight in early menopause, Michelle Kloese took her health into her own hands to keep the weight off.

07.02.2025 4

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What time of day you feel your best and worst, according to research

A new study reveals how your mood is linked to the time of day, day of week, and season.

05.02.2025 4

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Your phone is breeding ground for fecal bacteria. This is how to keep it clean and prevent getting sick

From fecal bacteria to the flu, your phone could be the dirtiest thing you touch.

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Americans drink more water than almost every other country. Here’s why

The cultural hydration obsession seems unique to the U.S., leaving people in other countries to ask, 'Why do Americans drink so much water?'

28.01.2025 10

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People are ditching their Apple Watches after feeling bullied to burn calories and ‘close their rings’

Social media is chock full of people breaking up with the king of fitness trackers.

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Japan’s loneliness epidemic is so bad that elderly women are committing crimes to find friends and health care in prison

Japan’s largest women’s prison has become home to a growing number of seniors.

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Tea bags and these 11 foods are likely exposing you to billions of microplastics

Avoiding microplastics can feel impossible—but limiting sites of known exposure is one way to protect your health.

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Radical new proposal from 58 medical experts would decenter BMI from obesity diagnosis

Over one billion people in the world are estimated to have obesity. Some experts believe its treatment and diagnosis need a radical change.

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Kate Middleton announces her cancer is in remission, and a new role at the London hospital that treated her

The Princess of Wales thanked the hospital that treated her for an unspecified cancer she was diagnosed with last year.

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4 ways to make sure your workout habits last all year long

The second Friday of the new year is "quitter's day"—but there are ways to make your fitness resolutions stick.

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Al Roker’s 5 walking tips to get 10,000 steps a day, which he credits with saving his life

The TODAY show co-host and weatherman makes his daily steps one of his top priorities.

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The Surgeon General says he’s ‘deeply disturbed’ after talking to Americans. These 3 factors could help

“As I finish my tenure as Surgeon General, this is my parting prescription, my final wish for all of us: Choose community.”

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Insomnia affects up to 50% of adults and can hurt your body and brain. Experts say these tips can help you beat it

Sleep hygiene is important—but there’s one key factor impacting insomnia the most that experts want you to focus on.

27.12.2024 10

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Former Cigna insurance executive says he quit after witnessing an industry that ‘puts profits over patients’

The former VP for corporate communications at Cigna writes about the ‘crisis of conscience’ he had while working for the healthcare company.

20.12.2024 4

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Keto vs. paleo diet: which one is better? Experts weigh in

Experts offer their insight of these popular low-carb diets to help you decide what's best for your health.

20.12.2024 4

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Michael Phelps says these 2 parenting tricks are his key to raising mentally healthy kids

Phelps brings his passion for mental health into his parenting practices to help his kids build healthy emotional regulation.

17.12.2024 5

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Study confirms link between cancer and at least 10 popular ultra-processed foods

New research reveals the role that sausage, breads, and even ice cream play in colorectal cancer.

13.12.2024 6

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What is spasmodic dysphonia, RFK Jr.’s voice condition?

Donald Trump’s cabinet pick has a rare neurological disorder that causes the muscles in his voice box to spasm.

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Michael Phelps is pleading with men to get therapy to help deal with the mental health crisis. ‘Try it once, please’

The most-decorated Olympian shares his own struggles with mental health—and the No. 1 reason he thinks so many other men struggle too.

11.12.2024 5

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Michael Phelps does these 5 things every day to be his ‘best self’

The Olympian dedicates most of his retirement to mental health advocacy—and keeping his own mental wellness in check.

06.12.2024 5

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Millions of Americans—especially Gen X—are dealing with psychiatric disorders associated with leaded gasoline exhaust, new study finds

A new study connects lead’s past use in gasoline to an increase in mental health disorders among Americans.

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A new self-operating death pod promises a peaceful assisted suicide. But the first to die in it reportedly had mysterious neck injuries

A 64-year-old woman took her own life on September 23 inside the space-age looking Sarco capsule at a Swiss woodland retreat.

03.12.2024 4

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Elton John lost his vision from an eye infection. Here’s why that might happen—and how to prevent it

The musician has been struggling with vision loss ever since he developed an eye infection over the summer.

03.12.2024 5

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Protein Diet Coke is all the rage. Is it actually healthy for you?

People are mixing protein shakes and Diet Coke—and loving it.

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