Fatty liver disease is a commonly seen problem that can impact one’s quality of life. Did you know? Fatty liver can develop into liver cirrhosis and cause irreversible liver damage. Fatty liver alert: Swelling in these body parts can indicate severe disease (Shutterstock) In an interview with HT...
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The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it had detected viral particles of H5N1 avian influenza in milk purchased at grocery stores, but the agency says it still believes that the milk is safe to drink. In an update about an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in cattle, the FDA noted that it...
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Whether you’re shedding pounds with the help of effective new medicines, slimming down after weight loss surgery or cutting calories and adding exercise, there will come a day when the numbers on the scale stop going down, and you hit the dreaded weight loss plateau. In a recent study, Kevin Hall, a...
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Determining who needs vitamin D supplements, and how much, is complicated. DepositPhotos This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. Nutritional science is supposed to chart a course to our healthier selves. But contradictory scientific results and interpretations can muddy the...
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LONDON -- In 2023, no other region anywhere in the world -- excluding active war zones -- felt less secure than Guayas, Ecuador. Just 11% of residents in the country’s most populous province said they felt safe walking alone in their area at night. Outside of Ecuador, the only other global...
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Living with diabetes can make you feel the heat more. As intense summer takes hold in many parts of the country, it's important to take measures to safeguard health. High temperatures can change the way our body functions. Extreme heat can especially take a heavy toll on people with diabetes who are...
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In a disturbing worldwide trend, new cancer cases among young people have been increasing sharply. Early-onset cancers, defined as cancer cases diagnosed in people under 50, increased globally by a staggering 79%. In the United States, the American Cancer Society reported that the demographics of...
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