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Apple’s executive reshuffling isn’t over
Apple is preparing to shuffle executive positions ahead of former COO Jeff Williams’ retirement this year, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Among other changes, Eddy Cue, Apple’s head of services, will reportedly oversee the health and fit…
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Withings’ urine scanning health tracker is now available for $350
Withings first announced its U-Scan, a non-invasive device you install in your toilet to track various health metrics, at CES 2023 two years ago. Unlike Kohler’s Dekoda, which uses a camera to analyze your poop, the U-Scan detects and samples your urine, test…
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Fitbit’s overhauled app and AI health coach arrive today
Fitbit's new Gemini-powered health coach is debuting in preview today, as part of an entirely new app experience that was announced back in August. Premium subscribers in the US on Android will have access to it first as it starts rolling out today, with plan…
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Kohler’s new toilet camera provides health insights based on your bathroom breaks
Knowing what’s coming out of your body can be just as useful for maintaining a healthy lifestyle as being choosy about what goes into it. As part of a new initiative focused on “turning the bathroom into a connected, data-informed health and wellness hub,” Ko…
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Americans brace for healthcare insurance costs to spike as subsidies set to end
The monthly cost of health insurance could rise by 114% on average, according to health research nonprofit KFF.
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Gaza health crisis will last for 'generations', WHO chief warns
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza.
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Despairing homeowners plagued by damp urge government to fix 'botched' insulation
Insulation installation schemes damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents.
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‘Irreparably Damaged’: Former Senior Official Details the Darkest Days of the CDC Under RFK Jr.
Demetre Daskalakis, the former director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, argues the public health agency has been weaponized into a political tool.
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Skinny Is the New Fat: Plenty of People Have ‘Normal’ BMI but Hidden Obesity, Study Finds
New research continues to show that many people meet the criteria for obesity and associated health problems, even if their BMI looks fine.
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The cost of USAID cuts to women in Afghanistan
Over 400 health clinics have shut. The impact on pregnant women has been devastating.
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New York City Sues Social Media Companies Over ‘Youth Mental Health Crisis’
The Big Apple bites back.
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This Health Syndrome Affects Nearly All Americans. So Why Haven’t You Heard of It?
A survey from the American Heart Association shows that most people have never heard of CKM syndrome.
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OpenAI Data Shows Hundreds of Thousands of Users Display Signs of Mental Health Challenges
The company's position seems to be that's not that bad.
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Meta repents again to Republicans in hearing over moderation, while Google stands its ground
At a Senate hearing Wednesday on government censorship of tech platforms, a Meta executive expressed regret to Republican lawmakers for failing to speak out more against the Biden administration's requests that it remove health and election misinformation, in…
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Swedish Death Cleaning, but for Your Digital Life
The art of ordering and culling your possessions before you die should extend to your documents, photos, and digital accounts.
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Don't obsess over 8 hours sleep: Health tips from the BBC's twin doctors
Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken share four small but powerful tips they've learnt over the course of 30 episodes.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Only Have One Shot at Challenging AirPods Pro 3
Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro might arrive soon, but whether they can actually challenge AirPods Pro 3 depends on one key feature.
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Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults
OpenAI will soon allow “erotica” for ChatGPT users who verify their age on the platform. In an X post on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company will add support for mature conversations when it launches age-gating in December. “As we roll out age-gat…
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Health Care Has a Trust Problem. Influencers Aren't the Answer
With health care access declining, many turn to social media for health advice. But what happens when that advice is misleading or dangerous?
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Doing it for themselves
In 2014, Time announced the “Transgender Tipping Point.” The perilous conditions trans people are facing right now probably weren’t the progress the publication had in mind. In the US, state legislators and even the president are on the attack, while in the U…
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Canada Will Soon Lose Its Hard-Won Measles-Free Status. America Is Next
After a year of ongoing outbreaks, Canada is expected to lose its measles-free status. Experts say the U.S. is on track for the same fate.
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This Is How Long Your Walks Should Be to Keep You Healthiest, Study Finds
New research may have narrowed down the optimal length for your daily walks.
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Synthetic Kratom Linked to Fatal Overdoses in Los Angeles
At least six residents in Los Angeles have recently died from overdoses involving synthetic 7-OH, a compound typically found at low levels in the natural kratom plant.
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People’s Trust in the CDC Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has Cratered, Poll Shows
The poll also found that most respondents don't agree with the Trump administration's assertion that taking Tylenol during pregnancy increases the risk of autism.
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Gear News of the Week: Withings Launches Its Pee Scanner, and Samsung Shows Off a Trifold Phone
Plus: Supercute kei cars from Honda and BYD, Insta360 has a cheaper 360 camera, and Nothing's latest phone won't be coming to the US, while the OnePlus 15 gets a launch date.
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The Unexpected Way AI Is Helping Appeal Health Insurance Denials
A North Carolina startup is using AI to fight AI.
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Democratic governors form a public health alliance in a rebuke of Trump
They're framing it as a way to share data and messages about threats, emergency preparedness and public health policy at a time when the federal government isn't doing its job in public health.
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Oura's $900M funding sets the stage for its next big health leap
Oura soars to $11B valuation as investors bet big on preventive health.
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Why is Bill Gates tone policing on climate change?
Bill Gates wants us all to be more upbeat about climate change. He argues that we've made great progress on the problem, aided in large part by technological advances. So it's time to focus more on improving people's lives, particularly by fighting hunger and…
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Copilot is getting more personality with a ‘real talk’ mode and group chats
Microsoft is rolling out some significant changes to its Copilot AI assistant today. There’s a new groups feature that connects multiple people into a Copilot chat, memory to let Copilot learn things about you, a new “real talk” mode that will bring back some…
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'Game-changing' HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales
The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.
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Samsung Galaxy Watches will 'soon' detect warning signs for heart failure
Samsung's AI algorithms will detect 'Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction,' with Galaxy Watches the latest to tackle serious health conditions.
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Stay ahead of your health, as Oura brings new tools for stress and blood pressure
The app is bringing in a few notable tab updates for immersive health views, while expanding its Cycle Insights.
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Social Media Might Not Be Rotting Our Brains as Much as We Think, Twin Study Finds
The link between social media use and poorer wellbeing is modest and shaped by our genetics, researchers in the Netherlands argue.
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Sam Altman: Lord Forgive Me, It’s Time to Go Back to the Old ChatGPT
ChatGPT: Now with more psychosis-inducing features for adults.
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Collagen Has Anti-Aging Properties. Here's Why You Need to Add it to Your Diet
Collagen improves skin, hair and even bone health. Here's the right way to boost collagen production in your body.
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That Disgusting RFK Jr. Tweet Is Actually Fake
The photoshopped image appears to have come from r/poopfromabutt on Reddit. Seriously.
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6 Supplements RFK Jr. Loves, But Science Says Are Mostly Useless
From raw milk to cod liver oil, few of Kennedy's professed alternatives to mainstream medicine pass scientific muster.
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Watch extended Anthony Taylor interview on iPlayer
Premier League referee Anthony Taylor discusses the growing pressures on match officials.
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The new Fitbit Personal Health Coach preview arrives tomorrow, and it'll live or die on Gemini smarts. Here's how it'll work and the best new features.
The Fitbit Personal Health Coach launches tomorrow in preview for a select group of people, and it gives Fitbits tools that no other smartwatches offer.
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Trump Just Bought $80 Billion Worth of Nuclear Reactors to Keep the AI Bubble Cooking
Here comes the next Nuclear Age.
Leer másHere's the pitch deck that Point72-backed Heidi Health used to raise $65 million to battle in the AI scribe race
Heidi Health is gaining traction for ambient clinical documentation against hot startup competitors like Abridge and Ambience Healthcare.
Leer másI quit my career at 40 when a diagnosis stopped me in my tracks. Prioritizing my health was scary, but it helped me redefine success.
Mel Hoeppner left corporate life to found her own health brand after facing autoimmune challenges, redefining success for herself.
Leer másHome saunas are becoming the ultimate status symbol for wealthy homeowners
Building a sauna in your home isn't just about health and wellness. It's also a real-estate flex.
Leer másThousands of doctors, researchers, and medical students convene in Atlanta to discuss hot topics in infectious disease
Nearly 10,000 experts and students focused on infectious disease research, treatment, and public-health strategy are attending ID Week 2025.
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Doctors vs. Influencers: Who's Shaping Our Health and at What Cost?
From quick fixes to miracle cures, wellness influencers promise a lot. How can we discern fact from fiction in a world flooded with health misinformation?
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Ultrahuman's Tracker Ring Requires No Subscription, and It’s Under $300 for Prime Day
You have until October 21 to buy the Ultrahuman smart ring. Or check out one of these other fitness tracker deals for Prime Day.
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The Petkit Eversweet Max 2 Is $23 Off Right Now
The Petkit Eversweet Max is 25 percent off right now for Prime Big Deal Days.
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Oura redesigns app with expanded stress tracking
Oura is launching a redesigned app with expanded stress-tracking insights as it develops new blood pressure features that could identify signs of hypertension. The updated Oura app will introduce a new Cumulative Stress feature that provides a weekly overview…
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These Cancers Are Surging Across the Globe—and Not Just in Younger People
New research finds that the reported rise in many cancers isn't just limited to younger adults.
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What Mississippi's infant mortality crisis says about the risks of Medicaid cuts
Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts coming, experts fear the crisis may worsen in other states.
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Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies
As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off.
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What's behind the health care fight that led to the government shutdown
It's Obamacare health insurance prices — and how much help 24 million Americans will get with their premiums — that are in dispute.
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Kohler Launches $600 iPhone-Connected Toilet Camera That Monitors Your Health Through Waste Analysis
Kohler is expanding its line of bathroom products with Dekoda, an iPhone-connected device that's designed to be attached to a toilet rim (via The Verge). The device's included "sensors" point into the toilet bowl, allowing it to analyze what goes on in the ba…
Leer másEmerging infections you should know about and how to prevent them
The rise of infections caused by Mgen, C. auris, treatment-resistant E. coli, and more could become future public-health threats, experts say.
Leer másSome of America's oldest workers hold jobs while battling major health issues
America's oldest workers keep clocking in — many despite health issues and disabilities. And some can't afford to retire. We talked to nearly 200.
Leer másHow a little-known AI startup found itself in the middle of a Google privacy firestorm
Google required its employees to give startup Nayya personal data to get access to their health benefits. That requirement didn't come from Nayya.
Leer másThe 'Glucose Goddess' says 3 small diet tweaks revitalized her mood and energy. Here's how to use them wisely.
The "Glucose Goddess" built a brand around her blood sugar balancing hacks. She said a few simple swaps to her diet boosted her mood, energy, and health.
Leer másA gut health and cancer researcher shared the foods she eats to lower her disease risk
A cancer and gut health researcher shared the whole, high-fiber and fermented foods she eats to lower her risk of colon cancer.
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Israeli forces intercept new aid flotilla bound for Gaza
Activists on board nine vessels carrying food and medical supplies for Palestinians will be deported, Israel says.
Leer másNew York City sues social media companies, alleging they 'created a youth mental health crisis'
The plaintiffs said that social media companies have a created a "youth mental health crisis" and encouraged risky behaviors like "subway surfing."
Leer másNutrafol cofounder's anti-stress playbook: Couples therapy, better sleep, and daily exercise
The hair-growth supplement cofounder explains how he keeps his home life and physical health aligned in order to manage stress.
Leer másI founded a cereal brand after quitting finance. Here's a day in my life — from avoiding morning meetings to bedtime singing with my daughter.
Krishna Kaliannan shares his daily routine balancing his family, work, and health as a father of two with type 1 diabetes.
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OpenAI Plans to Allow Erotica and Change Mental Health Restrictions for Adult Users
Sam Altman said the company plans to treat "adult users like adults" while maintaining precautions for teenagers.
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Samsung's New Health Service Aims to Help You Avoid Fitness Plateaus
Samsung is teaming up with iFit to bring expert-led workouts and real-time adaptive training to your gym equipment.
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Reports of OCD among under-25s triple in 10 years
More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder - BBC analysis finds.
Leer másKennedy directs CDC to study alleged harms of offshore wind farms, Bloomberg News reports
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Flight Delays in the U.S. Are About to Get Much Worse
Air traffic controllers won't be getting paid on Tuesday.
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Is AI Leading to Layoffs or Does the Economy Just Suck?
Does the AI-ification of the economy mean less jobs, or does a faulty economy mean more AI?
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New AirPods May Be on the Way—But Not the Ones You’ve Been Waiting for
Apple is reportedly working on several new pairs of AirPods, but there's still no word on one highly anticipated sequel.
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News Weekly: Galaxy Ring fiasco, Google Nest lineup arrives, Oura's new ceramic collection, and more
This week, the Galaxy Ring battery fiasco, Google launches its lineup of Nest devices, Oura's colorful ceramic rings arrive, Galaxy S26 Ultra's leaks keep getting better, and Pixel Watch could gain an advanced health feature.
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'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression
New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.
Leer másOfficials issue recall after detecting alarming substance in beef product: 'Consumers should not eat this product'
"Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice."
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GOP blames government shutdown on health care for undocumented people. That's false
The White House and GOP lawmakers say a provision in the Big Beautiful Bill that Democrats want rolled back keeps undocumented people from getting health benefits — a claim experts say is misleading.
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'Pharmacies treading water to keep the lights on'
Ashley Cohen, who runs sites in Leeds and York, warns deprived areas are worst affected by closures.
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Abuse stopped family coming to games - referee Taylor
In an interview with the BBC, referee Anthony Taylor criticises the "expectation of perfection" culture officials are subject to.
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The CDC says people must consult a health professional before COVID shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted a controversial recommendation from outside vaccine advisers to tighten guidelines for the COVID vaccine.
Leer másMidi Health raises $50 million in funding as the menopause startup bets on longevity and AI
Midi's Series C raise comes as the startup's menopause care business surges. The company is now posting a $150 million revenue run rate.
Leer másMelinda Gates-backed women's health startup Tia just cut 23% of its workforce
Tia, which operates in-person and virtual care for women and counts Melinda Gates as an investor, slashed its staff after underperformance across its business.
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An unusual 'village' aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good
Chronic homelessness is at a record high, but there's a shortage of housing, rehab and mental health treatment. One ambitious program in Utah is finding a way to offer all that plus jobs.
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First-year resident doctors back strike action over jobs shortage
British Medical Association say 30,000 medics were chasing 10,000 jobs this year.
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NHS to offer same-day prostate cancer diagnosis
The new trial, which uses AI, has been described as a "game changer" for treating the disease.
Leer más3 supplements to build muscle and keep bones strong, taken by the surgeon who did Kris Jenner's hip replacement
Dr. Jason Snibbe, the orthopedic surgeon of the LA Clippers, doesn't take a laundry list of buzzy supplements each morning. He swears by three for muscle and bone health.
Leer másThese 5 restaurants in, near, Jackson fail September health inspections. See list here
A "C" rating is considered a failing grade by the Mississippi State Department Health.
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Withings Launches iPhone-Connected Urine Reader That Goes in Your Toilet
Withings' U-Scan, the company's toilet-mounted health sensor first unveiled at CES 2023, is now available in both the U.S. and Europe after a two-year delay. The compact device analyzes urine samples automatically, part of Withings' latest effort to bring pas…
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Watch: 'I can never be complete again', says mother of Nova festival victim
Families and survivors of the Hamas attack on the Nova music festival gather at the site to pay tribute.
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Google Pixel Watch 4 Review: The Best Smartwatch for Android
A gorgeous domed display and smarter assistant make this the best Pixel Watch to date. Just make sure to swap the strap.
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Republicans Claimed Biden Censored YouTube. 20 Employees Seem to Say Otherwise
Lawyers for Alphabet, Youtube's parent company, recently alleged that the Biden administration tried to “influence” the company. Interviews with employees don't appear to support their claim.
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Federal Workers Are Barely Making It Through the Government Shutdown
The US government shut down 30 days ago. WIRED spoke with more than a dozen federal workers who have struggled to pay bills, worked side gigs, and relied on free food programs to get by.
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Outfit your wrist with the previous generation of Pixel smartwatch for just $200.
Leer másThe Google Pixel Watch 4 is the Android watch to beat
Five years ago, I used to groan when it came time to review an Android smartwatch. Back then, anything that wasn't a Samsung watch was disappointing at best. The space was fragmented, battery life was dismal, and interest just didn't seem to be there. But now…
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Woman’s Bruising From a Massage Gun Was a Sign of Something Far Worse: Scurvy
Though rare today, cases of scurvy in the U.S. appear to be on the rise.
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Gaza experts work to identify bodies of 90 Palestinians returned by Israel
Under the Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel has agreed to hand over the bodies of 15 Palestinians in return for every dead Israeli hostage.
Leer más4 restaurants still closed after latest Fresno County health inspection failures
In all, 10 restaurant and food businesses were shut down by the health department for violations in September.
Leer másTrump, GOP claim undocumented residents in California are provided healthcare coverage. That's misleading
Contrary to Republican assertions, undocumented immigrants are ineligible for Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program or Medicare, or coverage through ...
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Constipated? Here’s What Actually Works, According to Scientists
New evidence-backed guidelines highlight the things most likely to help you stay regular in the bathroom.
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UTIs Might Be Coming From Your Grocery Cart
New research finds that many UTIs can be traced back to E. coli bacteria found in store-bought meat and poultry.
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Can’t Sleep Without Cannabis or Booze? You’re Not Alone
"Cannabis and alcohol can help initiate sleep, but regular use may be problematic," the authors of a new study say.
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Uncomfortable/unspoken
If you want to make a change (or make a living) it might pay to find a topic that people hesitate to talk about. There’s enormous leverage in making the uncomfortable urgent enough to take action on. One of the easiest ways to improve public health and reduce…
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Magnesium: Can this 'miracle mineral' really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn - a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.
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