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11 benefits of chia seeds from gut health to weight loss

The tiny speckled seeds offer more than a simple nutritional boost.

28.11.2024 20

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Nearly half of the U.S. population has diabetes or prediabetes—and many have no clue. Are you among them?

All told, roughly half of the U.S. population has diabetes or its predecessor—and it's turning us into a nation burdened with illness, experts say.

14.11.2024 5

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More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms

Millennials are at twice the risk for colorectal cancer compared to Baby Boomers.

04.11.2024 10

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A study on the Mediterranean diet offers the strongest proof yet that it’s associated with healthy brain aging

This plant-based way of eating is more of a lifestyle than a strict diet and offers a wide variety of health benefits, experts say.

01.11.2024 3

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Walking faster may help you live longer. Experts say to aim for this pace

Walking at this pace is associated with a reduced risk of death—regardless of the number of steps taken per day, researchers say.

25.10.2024 8

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Curious about your cancer risk, or if your child might develop learning disabilities? There’s a genetic test for that—but it may not be accurate

How’s a patient to smartly navigate the muddy waters of convenient—but confusing—consumer genetics?

18.10.2024 7

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A group of women lowered their biological age by an average of 5 years in just 8 weeks. Here’s how

Changes to diet, sleep, and exercise along with interventions like relaxation exercises and supplements—could reverse aging, according to research.

22.09.2024 20

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Yes, there’s an Adderall shortage. Experts say high demand and the pandemic are fueling it

Many are quick to point fingers at online mental health startups that launched during the beginning of the pandemic. But there’s more at play, a...

13.09.2024 50

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What is ketamine? Potential dangers of the drug responsible for ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry’s death

Ketamine, popularly known as the party drug Special K, has recently been hailed as a breakthrough treatment for major depression, but it's not without...

15.08.2024 6

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Here’s what you need to know about norovirus, the highly contagious ‘winter vomiting disease’ that hand sanitizer can’t kill

Norovirus is also nicknamed “the cruise ship virus,” as it easily spreads among people in close quarters.

28.02.2024 9

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Prostate cancer shouldn't be a death sentence. But for a startling number of U.S. males, it is

“The second leading cause of cancer death for men is a very survivable cancer," American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen tells Fortune.

10.02.2024 9

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Plastic-linked ‘hormone-disrupting chemicals’ were potentially behind 10% of US preterm births in 2018, according to new research. How families can steer clear of their danger

Phthalates can be found in “a broad swath” of consumer products, from personal care to food packaging.

07.02.2024 10

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As cancer treatment advances, advocates push back against 'maximum tolerated dose,' citing patient suffering

A 'more is better' philosophy works for chemotherapy, but not necessarily for newer cancer drugs.

06.02.2024 20

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Heavy marijuana use may fuel anxiety disorders, new research finds. This age group is most at risk

Which comes first, cannabis use or anxiety? It's a chicken-egg dilemma, many experts say.

06.02.2024 20

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Public health advocates urge action on menthol, applaud accomplishments like patient navigation as Biden administration celebrates 2-year anniversary of ‘cancer moonshot’

Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, lauds Cancer Moonshot’s achievements but says there is no “scientific rationale behind”...

04.02.2024 5

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Frustrated by the constraints of Earth, a team of California scientists took tumor research to space—and may have discovered a ‘kill switch for cancer’

With the help of Axiom 3 astronauts on the International Space Station, a cancer "kill switch" drug may make it to clinical trials before year's end.

04.02.2024 10

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WHO chief warns 'future generations may not forgive us' if pandemic treaty not agreed upon: 'There will be a next time'

The treaty is "mission critical for humanity," the chief of the United Nations' public health agency said Saturday.

04.02.2024 20

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Toxic chemicals your grandparents were exposed to are likely affecting your health, new research claims. Here’s how it works

"What we’re doing to ourselves in terms of exposure" is "having dramatic effects on subsequent generations," the leader researcher tells Fortune.

02.02.2024 6

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Alzheimer's disease may be transmissible, some experts say—but only in rare, unusual circumstances. Here’s how

Incredibly rare and exotic prion diseases hold uncomfortable similarities with other neurodegenerative conditions we’ve become so accustomed to....

01.02.2024 20

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The WHO warns that cancer rates will jump 75% to hit 35 million cases by 2050

The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer projects 35 million global cancer cases annually by 2050.

01.02.2024 10

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More Millennials and Gen Xers are dying from colorectal cancer. Obesity and alcohol consumption are fueling the trend

Alcohol consumption has been linked to early onset bowel cancer, which tends to be more aggressive and lethal.

30.01.2024 30

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Measles cases are mounting in the US as the UK declares a ‘national incident’ over the disease. What parents need to know to keep their kids safe

The World Health Organization's European region saw fewer than 1,000 cases of measles in 2022. Last year, through November, it saw a whopping 42,200.

27.01.2024 9

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Lethal 'zombie deer disease' could spill-over to humans, research group warns as it launches an international effort to prepare

The days of "mad cow disease" craze could return—this time, thanks to deer.

26.01.2024 30

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COVID survivors may be at a greater risk of Parkinson’s Disease-like symptoms in the future, researchers warn. What you need to know to protect your health

New research findings could explain neurologic symptoms that occur during COVID infection and in cases of long COVID—and perhaps far beyond.

24.01.2024 8

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That nagging cough you have might not be COVID. Here’s how to determine if it’s the JN.1 variant, RSV, the flu, or a cold instead

Cough, fever, and a stuffy or runny nose could accompany all four conditions. Experts weigh in on how to tell them apart.

22.01.2024 20

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Have a COVID headache? What you can expect, how to treat it, and when it might go away

Some say that COVID headaches are no different than your run-of-the-mill headache. Others describe it as more of a tension or migraine-type headache.

20.01.2024 10

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People are living longer lives—but not healthier ones. Here are 4 reasons why, according to this CEO at Davos

A longer life doesn't mean a better life.

19.01.2024 10

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Failure of prescription drugs could kill 10 million annually by 2050, Davos leaders warn, calling the issue a ‘silent pandemic’

The issue comes with an enormous economic price tag—potentially $100T or more by 2050, according to some estimates—approximately 1% of the global...

17.01.2024 10

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‘Disease X’ could cause the next pandemic, according to the WHO—or Ebola, SARS, or Nipah. 9 pathogens researchers are keeping a watchful eye on

'Disease X' isn't a threat yet, as far as we know. Here are nine other pandemic threats the World Health Organization is keeping a watchful eye on.

13.01.2024 50

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COVID levels are 2-19 times higher than reported, WHO says as it warns of the potential dangers of repeat reinfection: ‘We don’t know everything about this virus’

Because most people have some immunity to COVID, “we don’t necessarily know how often we’re getting infected,” a WHO spokesperson said.

12.01.2024 10

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Highly mutated COVID variant ‘Pirola’ JN.1 is spawning. Its descendants are climbing the charts, as the global death toll mounts

“Pirola” JN.1 may be the beginning of a new chapter in the pandemic, some experts said. Now its descendants are spawning—and appear to be on a...

12.01.2024 40

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Grandparents and even great-grandparents are projected to live longer by the end of the century. But don't expect them to help with childcare

"The availability of kinship resources is declining worldwide," one researcher said.

11.01.2024 20

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FDA allows imports of French syphilis drug alternate during US penicillin shortage

While as little as one injection of penicillin G benzathine can cure syphilis, the shortage prompted U.S. health officials to recommend giving some...

11.01.2024 10

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Looking to avoid COVID infection? Your diet could help, according to a new study

If you’re looking to avoid COVID-19 infection and its potential long-term consequences, you may want to rethink your diet, according to new research...

10.01.2024 30

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New, highly mutated COVID variants ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 and JN.1 may cause more severe disease, new studies suggest

“We cannot ignore the evidence” that Omicron may be evolving into a more severe form of itself, one researcher told Fortune.

09.01.2024 50

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Highly mutated COVID variant ‘Pirola’ JN.1 is fueling the pandemic’s second highest U.S. wave—and it’s still growing

COVID-related ER visits, hospitalizations, and deaths are also on the rise.

06.01.2024 20

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Why hasn't the WHO assigned a Greek letter to JN.1 "Pirola"? How it decides when to name COVID-19 variants

In an exclusive interview with Fortune, the WHO's COVID-19 lead said the organization is ready to assign a new Greek letter on a moment’s notice,...

04.01.2024 40

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COVID-19 variant JN.1 symptoms: Is ‘Pirola’ different from other Omicron variants?

Is “Pirola” JN.1 turning COVID into a gastrointestinal illness? For some people, it’s always been one.

28.12.2023 20

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JN.1—a new, highly mutated COVID variant—could cause one of the largest U.S. waves yet, experts say. When each state could see the variant peak

This year's winter respiratory disease season was looking to be a bit of a respite from last year's—until JN.1 took off. Now, it's anyone's best...

23.12.2023 5

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Nearly half of the U.S. population has diabetes or prediabetes—and many have no clue. Are you among them?

All told, roughly half of the U.S. population has diabetes or its predecessor—and it's turning us into a nation burdened with illness, experts say.

23.12.2023 8

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JN.1 could cause one of the largest U.S. COVID waves yet, experts say. When each state could see the variant peak

This year's winter respiratory disease season looked to be a bit of a respite from last year's—until the new, highly mutated JN.1 COVID variant took...

22.12.2023 20

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JN.1, the WHO's newest ‘variant of interest,’ has spiked COVID wastewater levels to all-time highs in some countries. What you need to know about the ‘Pirola’ offshoot

How dangerous is JN.1, how likely are you to get it, and could it derail your holiday plans? Here’s what you need to know, according to the experts...

20.12.2023 10

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Researchers have finally discovered the cause of morning sickness in pregnancy—and may be close to a cure

The culprit: a hormone that exists throughout the body in low levels, but is produced in the placenta at higher levels during pregnancy.

16.12.2023 10

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Chia seeds aren't just a superfood—researchers say they could help combat world hunger and climate change

The tiny speckled seeds offer more than a simple nutritional boost.

16.12.2023 10

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Erin Prater

What is ketamine? Potential dangers of the drug responsible 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death

Ketamine, popularly known as the party drug Special K, has recently been hailed as a breakthrough treatment for major depression, but it's not without...

16.12.2023 30

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Daydreaming could increase your brain’s neuroplasticity, a new Harvard-backed study shows. Why researchers are touting the importance of ‘quiet wakefulness’

Interested? Step one: Put down the smartphone.

13.12.2023 10

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Pneumonia is the No. 1 cause of hospital admission in kids and adults. Watch for these signs and symptoms

We’ll see plenty more pneumonia this year, whether we have a tripledemic, syndemic, or even a singular epidemic. Here’s what you need to know to...

07.12.2023 6

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A third of women suffer long-term medical consequences after giving birth. These 9 ‘underreported’ health problems are impacting millions

Nearly 290,000 women around the world die in childbirth each year, and a third of those who survive develop a long-term health issue after pregnancy.

07.12.2023 10

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What is 'white lung' pneumonia, and why is it reportedly on the rise in kids? What parents need to know

Likely behind the trending but misleading “white lung” phrase: a fear that cases of pneumonia of an “unknown origin” in China have spread to...

06.12.2023 10

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The workout, health, and rest routine Taylor Swift adopted ahead of the hardest tour of her life

Swift began training six months ahead of The Eras Tour, running on the treadmill and “singing the entire set list out loud” daily.

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