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Fri Jun 12 5:00 am
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.
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5 ways to reduce everyday exposure to 'forever chemicals' 
Tue Jun 02 12:06 pm
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.
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Is bovine colostrum really 'liquid gold' for gut health?
Mon Jun 01 5:00 am
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.
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Marketers say NAD+ pills and infusions can boost longevity. What's the evidence?
Mon May 11 5:00 am
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.
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Your 'step count' can predict how well you recover from surgery
Wed May 06 4:07 pm
A new study finds an extra 1,000 steps per day is linked to a decreased risk of complications after surgery. The study suggests tracking steps is one way to monitor recovery and can be empowering.
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Americans aren't sleeping enough. Here's what could help
Sat May 02 6:30 am
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.
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To catch colorectal cancer early, advocates push to make 'poop talk' OK
Thu Apr 30 6:00 am
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.
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Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots
Mon Apr 20 5:00 am
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.
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A birthday gift for a partner with dementia brings unexpected joy
Sun Apr 19 6:00 am
A special day can be tinged with sorrow when your partner has dementia. But then he found the perfect gift.
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You can order your own blood work now. Interpreting the results is another story
Tue Apr 14 10:58 am
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.
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