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Smartphone app for advanced cancer — the digital breakthrough giving patients more good days
Smartphone app technology is opening a new chapter in how advanced cancer patients manage their symptoms and maintain their quality of life between clinical visits. New research presented at a
GLP-1 medications and the 8 supplements that could quietly work against you
GLP-1 medications have become one of the most talked-about developments in weight management in recent memory, with millions of Americans now using them and millions more expected to join them
Constipation won’t quit? This water may be the answer
The drinks most likely to ease constipation quickly are senna tea, prune juice, kiwifruit juice, kombucha and a moderate cup of coffee, according to Cleveland Clinic dietitians and Dr. Carolyn
Bone density loss starts earlier than most women think and these 7 signs prove it
Most people associate bone loss with old age, but the reality is considerably more unsettling. Bones typically reach their peak density around age 35, and from that point forward the
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Increasing drug resistance by superbugs is quietly building toward the next global health crisis
The World Health Organization has raised a flag that the global healthcare community cannot afford to ignore. Nearly one in six infection-causing microbes is now resistant to antibiotic treatment, and
Dropped surgical implants are scarier than you think and here is why
Implants are supposed to be sterile when they enter the human body. That is the most basic assumption behind every hip and knee replacement surgery performed today. But there is
7 hidden causes of chronic congestion that most people never think to check
If your congestion seems to stick around long after cold and flu season has passed and antihistamines are making little difference, your body may be pointing to something deeper. Chronic
3 tiny habit shifts could protect your heart in a surprisingly big way
It does not take a complete lifestyle overhaul to start protecting your heart. Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that three modest daily adjustments, when made together, are
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The cardiovascular risk factor most doctors never bring up first
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, a statistic that has persisted through decades of medical advancement, pharmaceutical development, and public health campaigns. Its persistence is not a
Medicare open enrollment. Why AI may hide your best plan
Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, and the choices you make generally apply to your 2027 coverage. More people are turning to AI chatbots to sort through
Self-medicating and the mental health care gap in Black America
Self-medicating means using alcohol, drugs or other substances on your own to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma or stress, without a doctor’s guidance. It can feel like relief in the
Could 5 simple changes stop stress from taking over?
Stress is a familiar part of modern working life, but constantly feeling under pressure should not become the baseline. A recent Gallup survey of more than 141,000 employed adults across