Upcoming solar eclipse: Ophthalmologists warn about dangers of looking directly at the sun

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo not look directly at the sun during the upcoming solar eclipse without taking essential precautions. That's the message from op

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Upcoming solar eclipse: Ophthalmologists warn about dangers of looking directly at the sun

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo not look directly at the sun during the upcoming solar eclipse without taking essential precautions. That's the message from op

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Sleep expert says daylight saving time comes at a cost to your health

by Hunter Boyce, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmericans set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday to transition into daylight saving time. That "springing ahea

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Sleep expert says daylight saving time comes at a cost to your health

by Hunter Boyce, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmericans set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday to transition into daylight saving time. That "springing ahea

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Pain in the pursuit of beauty: One in eight suffer chronic pain after cosmetic surgery, study finds

by De GruyterCredit: CC0 Public DomainTen percent of respondents to a recent survey of Norwegian adults had undergone cosmetic surgery, with one in eight of these experiencing chronic post-operative p

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Pain in the pursuit of beauty: One in eight suffer chronic pain after cosmetic surgery, study finds

by De GruyterCredit: CC0 Public DomainTen percent of respondents to a recent survey of Norwegian adults had undergone cosmetic surgery, with one in eight of these experiencing chronic post-operative p

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EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk

by Matthew DalyA syringe is prepared at a clinic in Norristown, Pa., Dec. 7, 2021. The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule Thursday, March 14, 2024, imposing stricter limits on a chemical

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EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk

by Matthew DalyA syringe is prepared at a clinic in Norristown, Pa., Dec. 7, 2021. The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule Thursday, March 14, 2024, imposing stricter limits on a chemical

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Brain power lessens over time. Why everyone needs a cognitive test at a certain age

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Google DeepMind from PexelsThrough regular trips to the doctor, we all know our blood pressure and cholesterol levels.But what about our thinking skills? Though

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Brain power lessens over time. Why everyone needs a cognitive test at a certain age

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Google DeepMind from PexelsThrough regular trips to the doctor, we all know our blood pressure and cholesterol levels.But what about our thinking skills? Though

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Ramadan and Lent fasts could have cardiovascular benefits

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood abstinence isall the ragewhen it comes to health and well-being, it seems. Wherever you look, from the UK's

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Ramadan and Lent fasts could have cardiovascular benefits

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood abstinence isall the ragewhen it comes to health and well-being, it seems. Wherever you look, from the UK's

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Detransition and gender fluidity: Deeper understanding can improve care and acceptance

by Kinnon R. MacKinnon, Annie Pullen Sansfaçon and Pablo Expósito-Campos,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you have been following recent coverage about gender-affirming health

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Detransition and gender fluidity: Deeper understanding can improve care and acceptance

by Kinnon R. MacKinnon, Annie Pullen Sansfaçon and Pablo Expósito-Campos,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you have been following recent coverage about gender-affirming health

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New research shows sexual minority adults more willing to use digital health tools for public health

by JMIR PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainLittle is known about the willingness of sexual minority adults—people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or other nonheterosexual orientation ident

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New research shows sexual minority adults more willing to use digital health tools for public health

by JMIR PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainLittle is known about the willingness of sexual minority adults—people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or other nonheterosexual orientation ident

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Menstrual health literacy is alarmingly low—what you don't know can harm you

by Sally King,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiven that98% of mammalsdo not have periods, do you know why humans do?When I ask my menstrual health workshop participants—inc

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Menstrual health literacy is alarmingly low—what you don't know can harm you

by Sally King,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiven that98% of mammalsdo not have periods, do you know why humans do?When I ask my menstrual health workshop participants—inc

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Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here's what to know

by Mike StobbeNeti pots are seen, Jan. 30, 2008, in Lexington, Ky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, published a report that for the first time connects Acan

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Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here's what to know

by Mike StobbeNeti pots are seen, Jan. 30, 2008, in Lexington, Ky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, published a report that for the first time connects Acan

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International conference champions health benefits of intermittent fasting and Ramadan

by University of SharjahCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternational experts have lent intermittent fasting and Ramadan fasting their support, saying going without food even for short periods

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International conference champions health benefits of intermittent fasting and Ramadan

by University of SharjahCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternational experts have lent intermittent fasting and Ramadan fasting their support, saying going without food even for short periods

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Fact check: Checking health care claims in Biden's State of the Union address

by KFF Health News and PolitiFact staffs, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainPresident Joe Biden touted his administration's accomplishments in health care in a wide-ranging State of the Unio

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Fact check: Checking health care claims in Biden's State of the Union address

by KFF Health News and PolitiFact staffs, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainPresident Joe Biden touted his administration's accomplishments in health care in a wide-ranging State of the Unio

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