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  • Health

Why myopia is becoming increasingly common among kids and adults

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. David Epley about the rise of myopia and the reasons why, especially among children.

July 23, 2023
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By:
  • Ayesha Rascoe and
  • Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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  • Health

There's a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It's called NEAT

All those daily activities we'd rather avoid — taking the stairs, cleaning the house etc. — have a big metabolic payoff. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis can help manage weight and boost health.

July 22, 2023
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By:
  • Will Stone
Doctors are starting to face a flood of message from patients and some health care companies are billing for clinical advice delivered this way.

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  • Health

'Hi, Doc!' DM'ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)

Virtual access to doctors is a huge plus for patients. But it's a lot of new work for physicians. And the health care business model hasn't caught up with this new reality.

July 21, 2023
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By:
  • Yuki Noguchi
Andres Matamoros wipes the sweat from his face while selling fresh fruit and cold coconuts from his roadside stand on June 28, 2023, in Houston. Nearly 400 daily maximum temperature records fell in the South in June and the first half of July, most of them in Texas.

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  • Climate

El Niño will likely continue into early 2024, driving even more hot weather

El Niño is warming up the water in the Pacific Ocean. That extra heat affects the whole planet, and has helped drive record-breaking hot weather.

July 20, 2023
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
AbbVie's Humira was the world's best-selling drug for many years. Now it faces competition for copycats that cost a fraction of its price.

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  • Health

Blockbuster drug Humira finally faces lower-cost rivals

After years of being the world's best-selling drug, Humira faces competition from copycat versions known as biosimilars. One called Yusimry costs a $1,000 or less.

July 20, 2023
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  • Sydney Lupkin
In-N-Out is barring employees in five states from wearing masks unless they have a doctor's note, according to internal company emails leaked on social media last week. An In-N-Out Burger signs is seen on June 8, 2010, in Baldwin Park, Calif.

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  • Business

In-N-Out Burger bans employees in 5 states from wearing masks

The new mask policy will apply to employees in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah. Employees in California and Oregon can choose to wear a company-provided N95 mask.

July 19, 2023
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By:
  • Jonathan Franklin
Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale over the counter in stores as well as online, was approved by the FDA last week.

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  • Health

Over-the-counter birth control is coming. Here's what to know about cost and coverage

The recently approved contraception Opill should be available for consumers next year. It's not clear how or whether insurance will cover it. Here's what's known so far.

July 19, 2023
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  • Michelle Andrews
<em>Below the Belt</em> is a documentary about endometriosis.

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  • Health

Endometriosis, a painful and often overlooked disease, gets attention in a new film

Below the Belt highlights patients' stories and the push for new research dollars for this poorly understood disease. Here are seven surprising facts from the film.

July 17, 2023
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  • Andrea Muraskin
Food products containing the artificial sweetener aspartame are displayed on Friday in New York City.

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  • Health

What you need to know about aspartame and cancer

This week, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer reclassified the sugar substitute as "possibly carcinogenic to humans."

July 14, 2023
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  • Scott Neuman
Are smartphones safe for tweens? Parents should be aware of the risks, a screen consultant advises.

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  • Health

So your tween wants a smartphone? Read this first

When's the right time to start your child with a phone? Is 12 too young? Here's what a professional screen time consultant tells parents about the risks kids face online.

July 14, 2023
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  • Michaeleen Doucleff
Coca-Cola began blending aspartame into Diet Coke in the 1980s. The artificial sweetener is used in lots of products from diet sodas, to low-sugar jams, yogurts, cereals and chewing gum.

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  • Health

WHO says aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen.' The FDA disagrees

Moderate consumption of aspartame is OK, scientists say. But heavy consumers may want to reduce their intake. The WHO says aspartame may "possibly" cause cancer. The FDA questions the evidence.

July 13, 2023
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey
Opill is the first birth control pill available over the counter in the United States.

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  • Your Health

FDA approves Opill, the first daily birth control pill without a prescription

From convenience stores to online, the tablet "will be an available option for millions of people in the United States," the director of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research says.

July 13, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
As the heat breaks records, remember that preventing heatstroke or heat exhaustion takes planning ahead to ensure you stay hydrated and can cool off frequently.

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  • Health

8 mistakes to avoid if you're going out in the heat

You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

July 12, 2023
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey and
  • Carmel Wroth
Research shows ten minutes of daily meditation can help people manage stress and cultivate happy memories.

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  • Your Health

Here's how 10 minutes of mindfulness can help make or break a family vacation

Research shows it's possible to generative positive emotions and memories, even amid strife and anxiety. If you're planning a family vacation, a simple meditation exercise can help you keep your cool.

July 10, 2023
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  • Allison Aubrey
The Food and Drug Administration has fully approved Leqembi, the first drug shown to slow down Alzheimer's disease.

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  • Health Care

Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gets full FDA approval. Medicare coverage will likely follow

The first drug found to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease has been granted full approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

July 07, 2023
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  • Jon Hamilton
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