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Drinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options

Sugary drinks may leave a sour taste given their possible impact on mortality, according to a new study. “This is…

NIH froze funding for clinical trials at a major university. By fall, they’ll run out of funding

New in medicine Cancer Race & ethnicity See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow Angelina Brown passed…

RFK Jr. removes all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committee

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday dismissed an expert panel of vaccine advisers that…

NIH employees publish ‘Bethesda Declaration’ in dissent of Trump administration policies

See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow In October 2020, two months before Covid-19 vaccines would become…

Is it time to resume COVID restrictions in some safe states?

There may be new trouble ahead for states that had gotten COVID-19 under control after the March and April surges…

Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is…

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Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains

I’m riding a recumbent bicycle while wearing my smartwatch, hoping that tracking my fitness and health metrics will inspire me…

Why you should take a week off from working out, according to science

If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you’d probably imagine you need to spend plenty of…

How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Summary Seeing benefits…

5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in…

Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data…

Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?

Summary Heated workouts may enhance flexibility by increasing blood flow and warming muscle tissue, according to Dr. Dominic King, a…

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How to make friends with the plank exercise for core strength

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you...

Why you should take a week off from working out, according to science

If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you’d probably imagine you...

Are ‘manfluencers’ raising our sons?

My 17-year-old son had his headphones off, unlike a teenager, and was watching a YouTube...

Walking faster may reduce your risk of abnormal heart rhythms, study finds

You may be able to lower your risk for developing heart rhythm abnormalities by speeding...