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Pumpkin Spice Latte season starts today. Here's what dietitians say about fall's favorite drink.
The Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks evokes feelings of nostalgia, according to science.
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A Japanese woman who loves bananas is now the world's oldest person
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman, became the world’s oldest living person at age 116, following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas, according to the Guinness World Records. Itooka lives in a nursing home in the city of Ashiya, a city in Hyogo Prefecture that also confirmed her birthdate. When told about her becoming the oldest person, she replied, “Thank you,” a phrase she also relays often to the caretakers at her home.
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Lawyers for Alabama inmate seek to block his fall execution by nitrogen gas
Lawyers for an Alabama inmate, scheduled to be executed with nitrogen gas this fall, argued in a Tuesday court filing that the state has ignored problems with the method as it seeks to carry out more nitrogen executions. Attorneys for Carey Dale Grayson asked a federal judge to block the state from using the same nitrogen protocol that Alabama used in January to execute Kenneth Smith. Alabama, after becoming the first state to carry out a nitrogen execution, has scheduled two additional execut
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Falls, heart disease cited as causes of Richard Simmons' accidental death, family says
Fitness guru Richard Simmons died accidentally because of complications from recent falls and heart disease, a spokesperson for his family said Wednesday.
2 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Updates on mpox outbreak: Where it's been detected and what to do if you get it.
Thailand confirmed an infection Wednesday, a week after Sweden became the first nation outside Africa to report a case of the Ib strain.
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More Asian young people are dying by suicide — and some subgroups are faring worse than others
Suicide rates among young Asian Americans have sharply increased over the last few years — and a few subgroups seem to be particularly vulnerable.
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Musk's Neuralink says second trial implant went well, no thread retraction issue
The company said the patient, identified as Alex, did not face issues of "thread retraction", unlike Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink's first patient who received the implant in January. The threads have stabilized for Arbaugh, Neuralink said. Reuters had reported Neuralink was aware of this issue from its animal trials.
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Doctor charged in Matthew Perry's death plans to return to medical practice, lawyer says
A doctor who is accused of illegally supplying drugs to "Friends" actor Matthew Perry in the weeks before his accidental overdose death plans to return to his medical practice as soon as this week.
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A new Covid vaccine is expected soon. Here's the best time to get it.
Learn more about the upcoming Covid-19 vaccine doses, including when you'll be able to get the shot, what it targets and more.
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U.S. government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids
A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an analysis of previously published research, marks the first time a federal agency has determined — “with moderate confidence” — that there is a link between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids. While the report was not designed to evaluate the health effects of fluoride in drinking water alone,
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Patient underwent 1 surgery but was billed for 2. Even after being sued, she refused to pay
Jamie Holmes says a surgery center tried to make her pay for two operations after she underwent only one. During the operation, while Holmes was under anesthesia, the surgeon noticed early signs of endometriosis, a common condition in which fibrous scar tissue grows around the uterus, Holmes said. The Patient: Jamie Holmes, 38, of Lynden, Washington, who was insured by Premera Blue Cross at the time.
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Mpox is a global health emergency. These 7 articles are helping me understand what that means as a health reporter.
Misinformation and confusion have spread since the WHO declared mpox an emergency, but these articles keep things clear.
7 min read - LifestyleGood Morning America
'Little House on the Prairie' alum Melissa Gilbert details life with misophonia
Melissa Gilbert is opening up about her lifelong experience with misophonia. In an interview with Dr. Zach Rosenthal, the director of the Duke Center for Misophonia & Emotion Regulation, published Aug. 20, the "Little House on the Prairie" alum said misophonia has made her feel like an "other" throughout her life. Misophonia is a condition in which a person experiences a negative emotional reaction to specific sounds, with each person's experience with the condition being unique to them, accor
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Isabella Strahan posts photo with her mom to mark her return to college
Isabella Strahan is back in college one month after announcing she is officially cancer-free. In an Instagram story post on Tuesday, the 19-year-old daughter of "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan posted a photo of herself standing alongside her mother Jean Muggli to mark her return to the University of Southern California. "Back at USC," she wrote in text over the photo.
2 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Majority of baby foods in US grocery stores may not meet health guidelines, study finds
A new study of common baby foods sampled from grocery stores in the United States found that roughly two-thirds did not meet standards for healthy baby food set by the World Health Organization. Researchers who led the study, published Wednesday in the journal Nutrients, said parents should be aware that although more convenient, packaged baby food should be eaten in moderation. When possible financially and practically, kids' diets should consist of whole foods, including grains, fruits and v
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Edible or not? Alicia Silverstone's misstep shows how toxic lookalikes can fool you
Alicia Silverstone worried fans this week when she posted a TikTok clip of herself nibbling a poisonous berry she found along a sidewalk on a trip to England. If you aren’t 100% sure that something is food, please don’t put it into your mouth. About those Jerusalem cherries... All parts of Jerusalem cherry, which is sold as a houseplant, are poisonous not only to humans but also to dogs, cats and horses, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
What Is Hypochlorous Acid? A Disinfectant Ingredient That Helps Fight Acne and Body Odor
Hypochlorous acid is said to reduce acne and body odor, and dermatologists say it is worth a try.
4 min read - HealthNBC News
The signature symptoms of long Covid in kids
A new study offers insight into what long Covid looks like in kids and teens, suggesting that they experience different symptoms from adults.
5 min read - HealthThe New York Times
How U.S. Farms Could Start a Bird Flu Pandemic
Without a sharp pivot in state and federal policies, the bird flu virus that has bedeviled American farms is likely to find a firm foothold among dairy cattle, scientists are warning. And that means bird flu may soon pose a permanent threat to other animals and to people. So far, this virus, H5N1, does not easily infect humans, and the risk to the public remains low. But the longer the virus circulates in cattle, the more chances it gains to acquire the mutations necessary to set off an influenz
8 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Are Carrots Good for You?
Carrots are a highly nutritious root vegetable that may also benefit bone health. Here are the benefits and nutrition facts about carrots.
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Teens and kids with long COVID are showing surprising new symptoms
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health identified the most common long COVID symptoms in school-aged children and teenagers.
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Young kids with long COVID more likely to have headaches while teens struggle with fatigue: Study
Children with long COVID-19 may show different symptoms depending on their age, a new study suggests. The study, published Wednesday in the journal JAMA, is the first looking at how long COVID affects children and teens from the National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded RECOVER initiative, which seeks to better understand, diagnose, prevent and treat the condition. Among younger children, between ages 6 and 11, headache was the primary symptom followed by trouble with memory, focus and sleep,
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Argentina health officials rule out suspected case of mpox on grains ship
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Health officials in Argentina said on Wednesday that a test to determine if a crew member on a quarantined grains cargo ship was infected with the mpox virus had come back negative, according to a statement from the health ministry. The crew member, an Indian national who had developed cyst-like skin lesions on his chest and face, was working on the ship that was traveling along a key commodities route near the inland river port city of Rosario.
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Danielle Fishel thanks fans for support following breast cancer diagnosis
Danielle Fishel is thanking her fans for their kind words after sharing her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this week. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the "Boy Meets World" alum said, "I wanted to do a quick video to say thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, and from my entire family, for the enormous outpouring of love and support and encouragement you have sent me since I announced my breast cancer diagnosis." "I absolutely only talked about it publicly because I know how unbelievab
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
What Are Whole Foods and Why Are They Nutritious?
Whole foods include choices such as brown rice, chickpeas, and unprocessed meats. This article lists examples of whole foods to inspire your shopping trip.
6 min read - LifestyleVerywell Mind
Ecstatic Dance Can Boost Your Mood and Get You in Touch With Yourself
Get your groove on
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Being managed out at work is a type of bullying. This is what to do about it, according to a lawyer.
Stefanie Costi went viral with her story of workplace bullying, and it changed the trajectory of career. Now she helps others in the same situation.
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Millions of Americans are under heat advisories. Here are the heat illness symptoms you should watch for.
What's the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke — and how can you prevent them? Experts share how to stay safe during extreme heat.
8 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Qelbree (Viloxazine) vs. Strattera (Atomoxetine) for ADHD
Qelbree and Strattera are non-stimulant medications for managing ADHD symptoms. Learn more about their similarities and differences.
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Congo reports more than 1,000 new mpox cases in a week. African authorities ask for vaccines
Congo reported more than 1,000 new mpox cases in the last week up to Tuesday as African health authorities asked for desperately needed vaccines to help fight its “growing” threat on the continent. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreaks in Africa a global emergency. People with more serious cases can develop lesions on the face, hands, chest and genitals.
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Being flexible could help you live longer, a new study suggests. 7 tips to improve your stretch, from tai chi to foam rolling.
Here's how you can become more flexible over time — from easy stretches you can do at home to exercises known for helping the body loosen up.
7 min read - USUSA TODAY
Elevated lead levels found in drinking water at Oakland, California, public schools
While nearly 83% of the faucets and fountains tested were under the school district's limit of 5 ppb, about 17% were above the limit.
4 min read - WorldReuters
Thailand says mpox case recorded in traveller from Africa
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand has detected an mpox case in a European man who arrived from Africa last week and is awaiting test results to determine the strain, a disease control official said on Wednesday. Thai authorities were treating the case as if it were the Clade 1 form of mpox, as the person, a 66-year-old European man with residency in Thailand had arrived on Aug. 14 from an African country where it was spreading, Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, director-general of the Department of Disea
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Oprah Winfrey says she doesn't worry about getting older despite knowing that 'there isn't as much time left'
"I remember many, many years ago as a young girl, I had always thought that I would never make it to the 60s or 70s," Oprah Winfrey said on Today.
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Montana asbestos clinic seeks to reverse court finding that it submitted hundreds of false claims
An attorney for a health clinic in a Montana town polluted with deadly asbestos asked a federal appeals court on Wednesday to reverse a lower court determination that it submitted hundreds of false claims on behalf of patients. After BNSF questioned the validity of more than 2,000 cases of asbestos-related diseases found by the clinic, a jury last year said 337 of those cases were based on false claims, making patients eligible for Medicare and other benefits they shouldn’t have received.
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Florida doctor who didn't wear hearing aids during colonoscopy couldn't hear patient yelling, state health officials say
A Florida doctor was placed on probation after state health officials said he began performing a colonoscopy without his hearing aids and did not know the patient wasn't fully sedated, according to state medical board documents.
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Philippines says recent mpox case is mild Clade 2 variant
MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines' health minister said on Wednesday a recently detected mpox case in the Southeast Asian nation is of the mild Clade 2 variant and not the newer variant that has spread rapidly in Africa. "The mpox we found was the original variety and probably it could have been circulating in our community," Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa told ANC news channel. The Southeast Asian nation on Monday announced its first mpox case this year.
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US FDA declines to approve Regeneron's blood cancer therapy
Regeneron was seeking regulatory approval of its therapy, linvoseltamab, in patients with multiple myeloma whose cancer has returned or worsened after at least three prior lines of treatment. The FDA, in a so-called "complete response letter", said the sole issue identified for approval is related to findings from a pre-approval inspection at a third-party manufacturer, the company said.
1 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
Self-Healing Techniques for a Happier and Healthier Mind
You have more power to help yourself than you might think.
8 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR): A Guide to Silent Reflux
People with silent reflux may clear their throat often, but the symptoms are often nonspecific. Find out what happens next with a laryngopharyngeal reflux diagnosis.
9 min read - HealthYahoo Life
More middle-aged adults have been dying from strokes. Experts cite 3 factors that might be to blame.
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that more American adults between the ages of 45 and 64 have been dying from strokes.
3 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Jamie-Lynn Sigler says son was hospitalized for 33 days with autoimmune condition
Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler is sharing details of her son's recovery from an autoimmune condition that left him hospitalized for over 30 days. On Friday, Sigler, a mom of two sons, shared on Instagram that her eldest son Beau, who will turn 11 on Aug. 28, was discharged from a children's hospital in Austin, Texas, after 33 days. The accompanying video shows Beau dancing down the hallway of the hospital and giving high-fives to staff members gathered to cheer him on.
3 min read - USUSA TODAY
Ninth Circuit did not rule COVID-19 shots are not vaccines | Fact check
The appeals court made no such ruling, a legal expert said. The claim stems from a misinterpretation of a ruling in an ongoing lawsuit.
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Why Your Bladder Is Suddenly So Weak
A bladder that suddenly feels weak increases the urge to pee. This article overviews lifestyle factors, conditions, and the role of aging.
9 min read - BusinessVerywell Health
Here's How Much Medicare Recipients Will Save on 10 Common Drugs After Price Cuts
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reached agreements to cut the cost of 10 of the most commonly prescribed and expensive medications for seniors and Medicare Part D enrollees.
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Why healthcare and childcare likely aren't going to get cheaper anytime soon
While television and cellphone service prices have dropped from where they stood years ago, childcare and healthcare prices have jumped.
6 min read - HealthVerywell Health
When Should You Care About pH Balance in Your Diet?
Most people would benefit from eating more base-producing fruits and vegetables, and research suggests that reducing dietary acid supports kidney and heart health.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
What's the difference between IUI and IVF? A guide to the language of assisted conception.
Fertility experts explain the terms patients should know.
6 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
How to Know When Your Personality Quirk Is a Sign of a Mental Health Condition
When is a trait more than just a trait?
13 min read - HealthCBS News
Mpox is "not the new COVID," World Health Organization says
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
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