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About 1 in 8 senior leaders have psychopathic traits. Here’s how to spot an abusive boss

A fine line separates a difficult work superior from a psychologically damaging—or even psychopathic—one.

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About 1 in 8 senior leaders are likely to be psychopaths—how to spot an abusive boss

A fine line separates a difficult work superior from a psychologically damaging—or even psychopathic—one.

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The dangers of drinking: Experts explain the 4 ways alcohol can cause cancer

You don’t have to partake in binge drinking or have alcohol use disorder to increase your risk of alcohol-associated cancer.

22.02.2025 10

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Amid worst U.S. flu season in decades, RFK Jr.-led CDC pulls vaccine campaign

Last season’s flu vaccine prevented 9.8 million illnesses and 7,900 deaths nationwide, the CDC says.

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The dietary supplements you think are improving your health may be damaging your liver, research warns

This doesn’t mean you should immediately toss out your protein powder or vitamin D capsules.

19.02.2025 3

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Gen Z’s expensive drug habit: More want brand-name meds that are 79% more expensive

Most Americans would prefer brand-name drugs—but end up buying generic versions because of the cost, new consumer research suggests.

15.02.2025 5

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Experts sound the alarm as Ohio farm worker’s bird flu sparks fear it’s the next pandemic

Prior to this latest case, 68 people in 11 states had been infected with an H5 strain of avian influenza.

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Experts warn flu season hasn’t peaked yet, and will get worse before it gets better

At least 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 influenza-linked deaths—including 57 children—have plagued the U.S. this season.

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The U.S. is battling its worst flu season in at least 28 years. Here are the latest symptoms and where cases are skyrocketing

If you’re feeling under the weather but brushing it off as just a cold, you might consider taking a flu test.

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Meet the 24-year-old helping Lilly test a preventive Alzheimer’s drug

Children who inherit genetic mutations from parents with early-onset Alzheimer’s typically show signs of dementia at the same age their parents did.

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Patients will pay more for prescription meds and face drug shortages amid Trump tariffs, pharma groups warn

China, one of the countries affected by the new tariffs, is the world’s largest producer of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

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The aspirin mistake: 29 million take it daily, not realizing costs outweigh benefits

Daily, low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for the prevention of stroke and heart attack in older adults not at higher risk of heart disease.

04.02.2025 3

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Hims & Hers Super Bowl ad slams pricey pharma industry—and fumbles FDA warnings on compounded GLP-1 drugs

Taking a compounded GLP-1 medication isn’t the same thing as your pharmacy filling the cheaper, generic version of the drug your doctor prescribed.

03.02.2025 10

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Can you get bird flu from eating eggs? What you need to know about staying safe

Being mindful of where your food comes from and how it’s prepared will go a long way toward keeping you, your loved ones, and your community safe.

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Online searches predicted the surge in prescriptions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, study says. Here’s what could happen next

More than 69.2 million FDA-approved weight-loss prescriptions were dispensed in the U.S. from July 2017 through February 2024.

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The truth about cannabis: Researchers from largest study on its effects on the brain have a warning for young adults

The myth that cannabis is harmless because it’s natural has been further debunked—by scientists in a pot-friendly state.

28.01.2025 3

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As bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines

No person-to-person spread has been detected, but that doesn’t mean an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic isn’t possible or even probable.

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Hate needles? Lilly’s weight-loss pill could get FDA approval next year, CEO says

Compared to Lilly’s Zepbound (tirzepatide), the once-daily experimental drug would be simpler to produce.

22.01.2025 6

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Chronic, work-related stress can accelerate your biological age—especially if your job is U.S. president

Physical and/or emotional tension that lasts for weeks, months, or longer can wreak havoc on your body.

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Pharma giant Regeneron is spending $119.5M on the world’s largest, most diverse genetic database using DNA from patient volunteers

The Fortune 500 pharma giant will sequence the exomes of 10 million people, with the goal of developing new therapies and more.

16.01.2025 3

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Moderna says it’s ‘one step closer’ to a norovirus vaccine as the virus spreads across the U.S.

Up to 21 million people contract norovirus each year in the U.S. alone, the CDC says.

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Could you have COVID? Symptoms to watch for in 2025 include sore throat and fatigue

COVID symptoms are similar to those of flu, RSV, and the common cold, and may vary by vaccination status.

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Do you have the flu? Watch out for these 2025 symptoms, from mild to emergency

As with COVID, testing is the only way to confirm the presence of the influenza virus in your body.

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Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs will begin manufacturing its own medications this week

The "Shark Tank" investor and Cost Plus Drugs cofounder Dr. Alex Oshmyansky participated in a White House health care roundtable.

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Mark Cuban’s $141K mistake: The Cost Plus Drugs cofounder says CEOs don’t understand health care coverage, and it’s costing them big

The billionaire entrepreneur spoke to Fortune after participating in a White House roundtable discussion on bringing transparency to the role of...

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Mark Cuban once helped his college friend save almost $10,000 on prescriptions after a ‘horrific car accident’

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) “invent all these special categories,” Cuban told Fortune’s Andrew Nusca. “They’re just pills.”

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Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states

The disease has spread to poultry in 48 states, dairy cattle in nine, and two people in Texas and Colorado.

04.01.2025 10

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Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

The 2024–25 flu shot doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.

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Norovirus rates have skyrocketed by 340% this season. Here’s where the ‘winter vomiting disease’ is spreading and why

The CDC reported 91 norovirus outbreaks the week of Dec. 5, 2024, up from 69 the previous week.

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Merck-AstraZeneca breast cancer drug reduces risk of death by 28% in patients diagnosed early, clinical trial shows

About 87.5% of patients treated with the drug were alive after six years, compared to 83.2% who received a placebo.

21.12.2024 10

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54 million COVID cases went unreported in 2022, study says. Here’s how to make your at-home test count

The convenience of self-testing comes with a caveat: The onus is on you to report your results.

20.12.2024 10

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Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading

Taking precautions to protect yourself from the quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of bringing an illness into the new year.

19.12.2024 10

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Polio is a deadly disease with a vaccine that RFK Jr.’s adviser wants to ban. Here’s how the immunization works

The polio vaccine has all but obliterated the illness that once killed thousands and paralyzed 15,000 people nationwide every year.

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The incredible health benefits of drinking enough water: New study highlights role in weight loss, migraines, and more

Researchers also found that adequate hydration can control diabetes, blood glucose levels, and low blood pressure.

07.12.2024 5

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Alcohol-fueled hospital visits are spiking among middle-aged women, study says: ‘We simply just don’t know what’s causing this’

Existing research shows alcohol use among women had already begun to skyrocket before the onset of COVID-19.

06.12.2024 10

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Just one alcoholic drink a day can increase your risk of cancer. But most Americans don’t know the dangers, new survey says

One in five U.S. adults think alcohol has “no effect” on their risk of developing the deadly disease.

05.12.2024 10

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Zepbound vs. Wegovy: New clinical trial says this weight-loss medication sheds more pounds

Amid the war on obesity, a clear winner has emerged in a battle between two weight-loss injectables.

05.12.2024 10

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All we want for Christmas is alone time, new survey says. Here’s how to find some for yourself this holiday season

The Ohio State survey results belie the nation’s ongoing epidemic of loneliness and isolation.

03.12.2024 10

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Your commute is more dangerous than previously realized, new research shows. One simple change could combat the mental toll

The sound of traffic is not only linked to increased stress and anxiety, researchers found, it also muddies the mental health benefits of nature...

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Hypertension is a ‘silent killer.’ Here’s what your blood pressure should be at every age

Over time, hypertension can lead to serious medical problems including stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure.

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Sitting too much is a danger not even exercise can undo. Here are 5 tips to move more

Existing research has tied sedentary behavior to a slew of health problems in both children and adults, from obesity and poor sleep to cancer and...

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 3 tips for staying active as you age: ‘Don’t think, just get going’

Exercise isn’t supposed to be a luxury for older adults, but it can be hard to get moving again. The “Terminator” star is back to help.

16.11.2024 10

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Zimmer Biomet’s first chief movement officer, wants older adults to stay active

The “Governator,” 77, is on a mission to spread the gospel of active aging.

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Your resting heart rate can tell you a lot about your health. Here’s what your pulse should be at every age

Factors including stress, hormones, anxiety, medication, and physical activity also contribute to what may be considered a healthy resting heart...

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Working out at these times of day could reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by 11%, new study says

Study participants who were continuously physically active during the day also showed a lower risk of developing colorectal cancer.

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Could your cough be walking pneumonia? Here are the symptoms of the spiking bacterial illness

Infections tend to be most common among older children and adolescents but in 2024 have been rampant among young children, the CDC says.

02.11.2024 3

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Poor sleep is tied to faster brain aging, new study says. Here’s how it impacts people as young as 40

The more poor sleep habits participants had in early middle age, the greater brain aging they showed 15 years later.

23.10.2024 2

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Pneumonia can be a deadly complication of COVID, the flu, and RSV. What to know about pneumococcal vaccination

More than 41,000 people in the U.S. died of pneumonia in 2022, according to the CDC.

22.10.2024 4

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Whooping cough cases up 342% since 2023 as U.S. outbreak continues. What to know about symptoms and spread

The CDC had documented more than 17,600 infections as of Oct. 5—more than four times those recorded at this time last year.

11.10.2024 10

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GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy are all the rage—but people are quitting them too fast to achieve meaningful weight loss, finds 170,000-patient study

Sales of antiobesity drugs hit $1.1 billion in the second quarter of 2023.

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