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News Articles: Your Health

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  • Health

COMIC: How excessive heat kills and how to stay safe

Human bodies have a natural cooling system, but it can do only so much in high temperatures and humidity. Here's the science behind how heat kills. And how to protect yourself.

June 13, 2026
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By:
  • Maria Godoy and
  • Connie Hanzhang Jin

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  • Your Health

Overwhelmed by skin care products? Cut through the noise with our new newsletter

Spending too much time and money on skin care? Find out what really works to improve skin health and appearance with our one-week newsletter guide. Sign up here.

June 12, 2026
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By:
  • Kelle Walsh
Drinking water is one of the main ways people are exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or "PFAS." These chemicals have been linked to negative health outcomes, including certain cancers.

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  • Your Health

5 ways to reduce everyday exposure to 'forever chemicals' 

Mara Hoplamazian has spent years reporting on 'forever chemicals,' or PFAS. Here's what they've learned about what may help limit everyday exposure to the contaminant.

June 02, 2026
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By:
  • Mara Hoplamazian

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  • Health

Is bovine colostrum really 'liquid gold' for gut health?

Baby calves rely on it to build up their immune systems and gut. And now marketers are promoting it for humans. Here's what scientists say.

June 01, 2026
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By:
  • Ari Daniel

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  • Health

Marketers say NAD+ pills and infusions can boost longevity. What's the evidence?

Wellness and longevity influencers are pushing a compound called NAD+. There's scientific interest in its potential, but researchers say the marketing claims have gotten ahead of the science.

May 11, 2026
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By:
  • Will Stone
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  • Health

Americans aren't sleeping enough. Here's what could help

Nearly a third of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep a night. A lot of us struggle to get to bed as we power through tasks or get lost in endless scrolling. Here's help.

May 02, 2026
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By:
  • Pien Huang

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  • Health

To catch colorectal cancer early, advocates push to make 'poop talk' OK

It's a very treatable form of cancer if caught early, yet younger adults rarely get screened. Patient advocates want more people to talk to their doctors about risk factors and number two.

April 30, 2026
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By:
  • Yuki Noguchi

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  • Health

Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots

The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smartwatches or an Oura Ring, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.

April 20, 2026
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey

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  • Family

She no longer remembers it's her birthday. He got her a present anyway

A special day can be tinged with sorrow when your partner has dementia. But then he found the perfect gift.

April 19, 2026
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By:
  • Marc Silver

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  • Health

You can order your own blood work now. Interpreting the results is another story

Firms like Function Health and Oura market regular blood tests to people wanting to take their health into their own hands. The process often raises more questions for patients than it can answer.

April 16, 2026
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By:
  • Kate Cunningham

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  • Health

Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow-up? Here's the science

Wellness influencers tout the therapy's power for everything from rejuvenating skin and hair to boosting longevity. Devices sold for at-home use abound. We look at the evidence behind the hype.

April 13, 2026
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By:
  • Maria Godoy
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  • Health

Gut troubles? This gastroenterologist has tips to help you achieve 'poophoria'

In her new book You've Been Pooping All Wrong, Dr. Trisha Pasricha shares habits and practices to make your relationship with your solid waste as smooth as possible

April 11, 2026
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By:
  • Andrea Muraskin
Pain and itching can be early symptoms of shingles.

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  • Health

Shingles can hit younger than you think. The vaccine can prevent the painful illness

A reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox, the illness can be miserable. Here's what to know about early warning signs, long-term symptoms and some surprising news about the vaccine.

April 06, 2026
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By:
  • Ashley Milne-Tyte

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  • Author Interviews

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what we do — and still don't — know about pain

"Pain is a mysterious thing," says neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta. But understanding how it works in the body and different kinds of treatment can help you find the right pain relief when you need it.

April 04, 2026
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Margaret Cirino
Selection of food for weight loss, copy space

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  • Health

How much protein do you need? Here's how to personalize your optimal intake

The Dietary Guidelines released this year recommend higher levels of this essential nutrient. But protein needs are personal. Here's how to assess yours.

March 31, 2026
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey
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