Endometriosis pain leads to missed school and work in two-thirds of women with the condition, new study finds
Endometriosis affects about 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide. Xavier Lorenzo/Moment via Getty ImagesMore than two-thirds of women with endometriosis missed school or work due to pain from the condition, in ...
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Is weight loss as simple as calories in, calories out? In the end, it’s your gut microbes and leftovers that make your calories count
Two foods may have the same number of calories, but other food factors and your microbes influence which calories your body uses more of. Martin Barraud/OJO Images via Getty ImagesIs ...
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How much does aging affect mental acuity? It’s debatable
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump at the CNN presidential debate on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. Justin Sullivan via Getty Images NewsI cringed recently while driving to ...
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Got an unaffordable or incorrect medical bill? Calling your hospital billing office will usually get you a discount
Disagree with that medical bill? It might be worth calling your hospital billing office. damircudic/E+ via Getty ImagesWhat do you do when you disagree with or can’t afford a medical ...
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People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way
The Movin' Mavs, the University of Texas at Arlington's championship-winning wheelchair basketball team, says their gym needs more adaptive exercise equipment. UTA Adaptive Sports Program, CC BY-NDAlthough wheelchair users, visually ...
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Blood sugar fluctuations after eating play an important role in anxiety and depression
Consuming these types of foods regularly can contribute to mental health risks. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images News via Getty ImagesThe proverbial “sugar high” that follows the ingestion of a sweet treat ...
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Hard-to-treat traumas and painful memories may be treatable with EMDR – a trauma therapist explains why it is gaining popularity
EMDR was developed in 1987. Laurence soulez/iStock via Getty Images PlusIf you’ve been to a therapist’s office in the past few years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of eye ...
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Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol. That is the key finding of ...
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Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health − 2 reproductive health experts explain
Tracking your period is one way of staying on top of your health. peakSTOCK/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images“When was your last period?” For anyone who menstruates, this ...
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Psilocybin legislation is helping psychedelic drugs make a comeback – a drug researcher explains the challenges they face
Psilocybin mushrooms have been approved for therapeutic use in Oregon and Colorado. The Washington Post via Getty ImagesAn operations manager finds relief from her depression with the help of psilocybin, ...
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