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Avoiding weight creep: Simple steps for maintaining a healthy weight

Here’s what’s behind this sneaky yearly occurrence and how to prevent it....

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North Dakota sees rise in flu, norovirus cases

North Dakota sees more than 600 flu cases in a week and rising norovirus outbreaks. Experts stress handwashing, vaccines...

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8 Best Affordable Treadmills For Walking and Running

Despite how it may look on social media, some days just aren't meant for an outdoor hot girl walk. Maybe the weather is ...

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Teen condom use is falling for a disturbing reason, according to a sexual health expert

"It's such a difficult barrier convincing young people that birth control isn't enough, and that you do need to protect ...

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Insurance dispute between Anthem and St. Joseph Hospital could impact thousands

The Nashua hospital and the state’s largest insurer failed to agree on a new contract, leaving the hospital out of net...

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The Winter Blues: 5 Exercises to Help Stave Off Seasonal Affective Disorder

Winter can bring on feelings of sadness and depression for many people, but staying active can help to keep you feeling ...

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Novel test can detect different types of asthma via nasal swab

A new test can differentiate between various types of asthma via a nasal swab. Researchers hope it can eventually help m...

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Beware the snowstorm: Shoveling could trigger heart attacks, expert says

Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, but shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quick...

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‘The end of our 17-year marriage wasn’t a blazing row or an affair – but a quiet dig at my parenting’

Telegraph: 'With three children I didn’t think I could break free. I’m so glad I did.'...

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How maggots may be key to solving rape cases

Scientists found that larvae can collect and retain DNA evidence from sexual assault crime scenes....

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Bay Area experts weigh in on health impacts of Dry January, alcohol consumption

As Dry January begins, the debate on the impact of alcohol among health leaders continues. Bay Area experts and business...

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When you should see a doctor and other health advice, according to a nurse

As many begin the new year with health resolutions, here's one nurse's advice on when to see the doctor, get tests and s...

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Nearly half of US adults resolve to start a new diet in 2025, according to survey

Nearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year's resolutions, according to a new Physicians...

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Parkinson’s disease - Kunal Gupta, MD, PhD, neurosurgeon

Kunal Gupta, MD, PhD, neurosurgeon, describes Parkinson's disease and its symptoms - both motor and non-motor....

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Statewide Expansion Of Involuntary Behavioral Holds Now in Effect

Under the new law, "grave disability" has been redefined to not only include those unable to secure food, shelter, and c...

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Akebia Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company w...

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Karyopharm Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

NEWTON, Mass., Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutic...

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10x Genomics to Present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG), a leader in single cell and spatial b...

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Is alcohol shortening your life? An online tool built in B.C. will tell you

The new Know Alcohol calculator was developed by researchers at UVic's Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and...

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Alkermes to Present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

DUBLIN, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Richa...

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Take it outside: How to eat alfresco without any fuss

Alfresco dining has evolved beyond the classic BBQ. Nikki Birrell shares her advice....

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Newman Regional Health welcomes first baby of 2025

Kollyns Kyle Couch became the first baby of Emporia born in 2025 when she arrived at 10:14 a.m. at Newman Regional. Koll...

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Breakthrough cream could revolutionize treatment for eczema

By Stephen Beech A new way of treating common inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema is on the horizon, according t...

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Jennifer Aniston's Trainer Relies on These 5 Fitness Products For Her Workouts

The Expert Edit features interviews with specialists about the products they swear by in their chosen field. For the lat...

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'Rabbit fever' infections have risen 56% in past decade, CDC reports

Cases of a bacterial infection called "rabbit fever" have been increasing during the past decade....

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Inside America's biggest ever fungus outbreak that sickened hundreds and left one dead

The CDC reported this week that 162 paper mill workers were sickened with the rare fungal disease blastomycosis, believe...

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How do GLP-1s boost weight loss and heart health?

Weight loss tops many folks' list of New Year's resolutions, and lots of people are turning to cutting-edge weight-loss ...

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DataLend: 2024 Securities Lending Revenue Down 10% YoY to $9.64 Billion

Lending revenue dips against backdrop of record-high indices...

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J&K Medical Council issues strict warning; QR codes to verify doctor credentials

The notice aims to empower patients with information about the doctor treating themThe post J&K Medical Council issues s...

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Ascension Health Notifying 5.6 Million of Data Breach

We previously reported that Ascension Health detected a cyber-attack on May 8, 2024, that affected clinical operations i...

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Sheriff: Cybertruck Driver Shot Himself Before Blast

Authorities in Las Vegas say that Wednesday's Tesla Cybertruck blast appears to have been a suicide, but one intended to...

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Meghan Markle stars in her own Netflix series

Meghan Markle has made her big return starring in her own Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, giving a look into her life...

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More than half of people with rheumatoid arthritis found to have anemia

Anemia is prevalent among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Oct. 26 in Cure...

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Newborn Brain Circuit Stabilizes Gaze

Discovery May Guide Future Research into Eye Movement and Balance Disorders...

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'Iconic' Meghan Markle 'has people fuming' with 2025 Instagram return

In the new clip, Meghan is seen drawing the digits of the New Year - '2025' - into the sand....

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CDC Reports 5 Norovirus Outbreaks on Cruise Ships in Past Month

Predominant symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps, the agency says....

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'I knew I had a problem': The telltale signs that show you're an alcoholic

'I drank compulsively and always got into terrible situations.'...

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Care worker praised as 'ray of sunshine' at end-of-year awards

Caremark Redcar and Cleveland care workers have been recognised for their hard work at the end-of-year awards....

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Your Trusted Doctors Shine! 494 Main Line Health Physicians Earn “Top Doc” Honors—Celebrating Excellence in Care

BRYN MAWR, PA — Main Line Health has achieved a significant milestone with 494 of its physicians named in Main Line To...

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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Solution Market , 38% of Growth to Originate from North America, Technavio

NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The global indoor air quality (IAQ) solution market size is estimated to grow by ...

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Manage your heart health for stronger brain health

The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the risin...

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RFID Market to Grow by USD 18.77 Billion (2025-2029), Adoption of Inventory Management Systems Boosts Revenue, AI Driving Market Transformation - Technavio

NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global radio frequency identific...

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Brown rice vs. quinoa: 1 has more protein, fiber and healthy fats, dietitians say

Brown rice and quinoa are both healthy whole grains. But one provides more protein, fiber and healthy fats. Dietitians w...

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Their firstborn was due on Christmas Eve. Instead, he's Olmsted Medical Center's first baby of 2025

The Kasson couple welcomed their son, Milo, into the world just after 8 a.m. on New Year's Day....

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Rhysida Hits American Addiction Centers + Publishes 2.8TB of Data

American Addiction Centers (AAC) has notified 422,424 individuals that their personal information was stolen in a cyber-...

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A Year in Privacy and Security: Privacy Violations, Large-Scale Data Breaches, and Big Fines and Settlements

2024 was a year chock-full of data breaches and privacy violations. Many new data privacy and cybersecurity regulations ...

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California almost legalized psychedelics. Now, supporters are looking for a good test case

Two states legalized psychedelic therapies since 2020 and President Joe Biden signed a law supporting studies of how the...

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Francis Collins on supporting NIH and finding common ground

This week, KFF Health News' "What the Health?" presents a conversation with Francis Collins, former National Institutes ...

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American Addiction Centers Hit with PHI Breach Class Action

American Addiction Centers Inc. faces a class action in the Middle District of Tennessee for allegations that it violate...

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Junk food and drug use cut into life expectancy gains for states

Bad habits such as junk food, smoking and illicit drug use are preventing longer lifespans even as technology brings maj...

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6 tips to ‘detox’ after excessive holiday eating and drinking

Eager to look and feel healthier after the holidays? Experts shared with Fox News Digital their tips for getting back to...