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News Articles: Your Health

For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.

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  • Your Health

Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment

For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.

October 16, 2026
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By:
  • Shannon Firth
Ready for a midlife reset? First, take stock of your strengths.

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  • Health

Hit a midlife wall? Here's how to rediscover your strengths

Health and science correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with Ailsa Chang about her new podcast Your Turn with Allison Aubrey — and they share a survey that can help us identify our most positive character traits.

October 16, 2026
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey

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  • Your Health

Make a 'sick day' kit for cold and flu season before your household gets hit

Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.

October 15, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle
The anti-fraud moves affect people in the states that use Healthcare.gov to buy Affordable Care Act health insurance. Not all of the 760,000 people disenrolled are "phantoms," as the government has claimed.

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  • Your Health

After booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back

The Trump administration provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act enrollments — even as the next stage of the anti-fraud effort is underway.

October 15, 2026
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By:
  • Julie Appleby

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  • Health

Here's what to know if you're unsure about your measles immunity status

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are certain situations that call for a second dose.

October 12, 2026
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By:
  • Maria Godoy
An early start to the flu season means it might be time to consider a flu shot.

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  • Health

An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot

Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.

October 07, 2026
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By:
  • Rob Stein
Creative collage of man, professional athlete, runner isolated over black background. Glitch and duotine effect. Concept of art, sport, motivation, action. Copy space for ad

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  • Your Health

4 ways to battle performance anxiety, according to a confidence coach

Worried about stumbling before a high-stakes event, like a race or a job interview? Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff offers creative strategies to overcome the jitters and build confidence in the moment.

October 03, 2026
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By:
  • Lennon Sherburne and
  • Marielle Segarra
The safest way to protect yourself from measles when traveling is to be vaccinated.

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  • Health

Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games

Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?

September 30, 2026
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  • Rachel Carlson
A recent <a href="https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/23/3/qdag029/8495035"target="_blank"   >study</a> found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction.

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  • Your Health

Why too many women are prescribed antibiotics for UTIs they don't have

A recent study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction.

August 31, 2026
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By:
  • Meghan Rabbitt

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  • News

4 ways to cope with constant thoughts about your body image

Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques.

August 28, 2026
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By:
  • Malaka Gharib,
  • Marielle Segarra,
  • and 1 more

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  • Your Health

COMIC: Trying for a baby? These lifestyle habits may boost your fertility odds

This illustrated guide has evidence-backed advice on how to support fertility for both men and women, including which foods to eat and which activities to avoid.

August 26, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • LA Johnson
A positive COVID home test is shown in this image. Public health experts say we're now in the midst of a growing summer surge of COVID in the U.S.

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  • Your Health

Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again

Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.

August 17, 2026
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By:
  • Rob Stein
<em>By building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body, you can alleviate or even prevent common pregnancy aches. </em><a href="https://www.expectingandempowered.com/about"target="_blank"   ><em>Amy Kiefer</em></a><em>, a certified personal trainer, and </em><a href="https://www.barrys.com/instructor/holly-keskey-koester"target="_blank"   ><em>Holly Keskey-Koester</em></a><em>, a fitness instructor, demonstrate</em> <em>a few movements. </em><br>

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  • Your Health

5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain 

Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises.

August 15, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Margaret Cirino
The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy.

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  • Your Health

Who really needs testosterone?

The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it?

August 11, 2026
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By:
  • Will Stone
A chorus of influencers on social media in the MAHA and "trad wife" communities emphasize the downsides of hormonal birth control. Research shows few of them have medical expertise.

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  • Health

There's a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions?

The number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills?

August 10, 2026
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By:
  • Selena Simmons-Duffin
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