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Alzheimer's may be delayed through lifestyle changes, new studies show

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Lifestyle changes may help delay Alzheimer’s, new research finds

Ava Stringer

Recent studies highlight an encouraging advancement in cognitive health: delaying or even partially preventing Alzheimer's can be achieved through strategic lifestyle changes. Instead of focusing only on medical therapies, researchers…

A Texas candy company switched to natural dyes — but it wasn't easy

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How a Texas candy company made the switch to natural dyes — and the challenges faced

Ava Stringer

A candy manufacturer in Texas recently undertook a significant shift in its production process: moving from synthetic to natural colorants. While the decision aligned with growing consumer demand for more…

Patients allege that cosmetic surgeries led to disfiguring injuries

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Patients say cosmetic surgeries resulted in disfiguring harm

Ava Stringer

A growing number of individuals are coming forward with accounts of cosmetic surgeries that resulted not in enhanced appearances but in painful, disfiguring outcomes. From botched facelifts and breast augmentations…

Make your daily walk do more for your body

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Make every daily walk count for your body

Ava Stringer

Walking is among the easiest physical activities to engage in—it doesn't need any specialized gear, gym fees, or extensive preparation. Though it's a great way to keep fit, many individuals…

Prescription fluoride faces FDA scrutiny despite widespread support from providers and the public

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Widespread support for prescription fluoride as FDA scrutiny intensifies

Ava Stringer

Strong fluoride formulations available by prescription, often utilized to avert dental caries in patients at elevated risk, are currently being evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although…

States, cities face loss of vaccination programs and staff after ‘baffling’ cuts to federal funding

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States, cities at risk of losing vaccination programs and staff due to federal funding cuts

Ava Stringer

Throughout the United States, health agencies are dealing with the unforeseen impacts of recent cuts in federal funding. Numerous state and city health departments are now confronted with the challenging…

The U.S. fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows

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New CDC data: U.S. fertility rate plummets to 2024 low

Ava Stringer

The United States continues to see a steady decline in its fertility rate, reaching its lowest point in decades by 2024. This ongoing trend, reflective of broader societal shifts, highlights…

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Alcohol use is up among women — and health consequences have followed

Ava Stringer

Throughout the United States, there has been a marked rise in alcohol consumption among women in recent years, leading to heightened worries about the associated health effects. Historically drinking less…

U.S.-funded contraceptives for poor nations to be burned in France, sources say

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Sources state U.S.-funded contraceptives for underprivileged nations to be burned in France

Ava Stringer

A sizable consignment of contraceptives funded by the U.S., worth almost $10 million and originally designated to aid family planning initiatives in nations with lower incomes, is presently set to…