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Could the internet be ... good for you? Here's what to know about this week's health headlines
The Mediterranean diet may be beneficial to your mental health. Here's what to know.
4 min read - USThe Conversation
Confusion over how pregnancy dates are measured is widespread – and makes for uninformed debate over abortion limits
Most Americans surveyed did not know how pregnancies are dated or how long a trimester is – but this is especially true among some groups, like people who say they support six-week abortion bans.
4 min read - BusinessCNN
Nearly 900,000 popular ‘immune support’ tea bags recalled due to possible pesticide contamination
Nearly 900,000 tea bags by the organic tea brand Yogi are being recalled due to a detectable amount of pesticide on the product, according to an enforcement report posted on the US Food and Drug Administration’s website.
1 min read - BusinessThe New York Times
FSA vs. HSA: What to Know About the Accounts That Pay Medical Costs
Two types of accounts can help you pay for medical costs and have tax benefits, but both also have possible downsides, two recently published reports found. The two are flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts — better known as FSAs and HSAs. They’re related, though they have some big differences. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times FSAs are available only through employers. Workers set aside a fixed amount of money each year to be deducted from their paychec
7 min read - USNBC News
L.A. County investigating reported hepatitis A case at Beverly Hills Whole Foods
Los Angeles County public health officials are investigating a reported case of hepatitis A in an employee at a Whole Foods supermarket in Beverly Hills.
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Raynaud’s Phenomenon: What to Know
Raynaud’s phenomenon happens when there’s a decrease in blood flow to the extremities, typically affecting the fingers and toes. Here’s what you need to know.
10 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Treatment
Insights Into Treatment Advancements
7 min read - HealthNBC News
Study links talc use to ovarian cancer — a potential boon for thousands suing J&J
Ongoing lawsuits against J&J allege that its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. A new study lends credence to the claims.
7 min read - USNBC News
Ex-military surgeons embrace new mission: stop Americans from bleeding to death
A movement to revolutionize the treatment of trauma patients in the U.S. can be traced to an infamous battle fought in East Africa more than 30 years ago.
9 min read - TechnologyBusiness Insider
Robots and AI are being used to help women get pregnant. Is this the future of IVF?
Conceivable Life Sciences is automating IVF labs to make fertility care less arbitrary. Its robotic prototypes have led to 11 pregnancies.
16 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
Paris Hilton says she wore a prosthetic baby bump while a surrogate carried her child
Paris Hilton said she tried a fake stomach while awaiting the arrival of one of her kids to see what it would be like to be physically pregnant.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Deadly mpox outbreak abroad is a 'global threat,' CDC warns. Here's what to know.
The CDC is ramping up surveillance for mpox in the U.S., as a deadlier form of the disease spreads rapidly through the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Kelly Clarkson is the latest celebrity to admit to using weight loss drugs. Do stars have a responsibility to share?
Are celebrities obligated to tell the world that they're using medication to aid in weight loss? Here's what experts say.
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J&J-backed startup Rapport files for US IPO
Rapport, which develops small molecule medicines for patients suffering from central nervous system disorders, is gearing up for a listing as the IPO market recovers from a slump amid increasing hopes of a soft landing for the economy. The company said it will be selling shares in the IPO, but did not disclose how many nor the price range. Rapport's net loss widened to $34.8 million in 2023 from $10.7 million a year earlier.
2 min read - USAssociated Press
Parents of disabled children sue Indiana over Medicaid changes addressing $1 billion shortfall
Parents of two children with disabilities are suing an Indiana agency in federal court over changes to attendant care services they say violate the Americans with Disabilities Act and federal Medicaid laws. A state agency overseeing Medicaid has reimbursed parents, guardians and spouses for home care for years. The changes were proposed as a part of a cost-savings plan after the agency — the Family and Social Services Administration or FSSA — underestimated its Medicaid expenditures through Ju
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Beeturia: When Beets Turn Urine Pink to Red
Beets and products dyed with beetroot can color urine and pink to red in some people. Learn what it looks like, what it means, and what you should do.
7 min read - BusinessUSA TODAY
High drug prices and pharmacy deserts: Protesters blame drug middlemen, demand regulation
Protestors blame pharmacy benefits managers, or PBMs, for driving up drug prices and shuttering independent pharmacies nationwide. They demand reform.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
King Charles III to travel to France for UK ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day
King Charles III plans to travel to France next month for British ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, while skipping the larger international event a few miles away as he continues to be treated for cancer. Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend a ceremony at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer on June 6, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The Prince of Wales will stand in for the king at the international ceremony at Omaha Beach near Saint-Laurent-sur
1 min read - HealthVerywell Health
How Botox Is Helping People Burp
In people unable to burp, trapped air tends to linger in the esophagus and stomach, causing bloating and discomfort. Learn about the new Botox procedure helping to change that.
5 min read - HealthWashington Post
Advice for picky eaters: Liking a variety of foods linked with brain health
Older people who aren’t picky eaters appear to have better brain health than those who prefer more limited diets, according to a large study of British adults. The research tracked the dietary preferences of nearly 182,000 older adults in Britain. The study was unusual because rather than focusing on the health effects of a particular diet, it examined the link between the foods individuals liked and disliked and their mental well-being and cognitive health.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
FDA-Approved HPV Self-Screening Tests Aim to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention
The FDA recently approved a new self-screening test for HPV as a way to make cervical cancer screenings more accessible
4 min read - BusinessReuters
Moderna wins COVID shot patent case against Pfizer-BioNTech in Europe
The company has been locked in a legal battle with Pfizer-BioNTech over their COVID shot Comirnaty after suing them in 2022 for allegedly copying its mRNA technology. Pfizer and BioNTech have countersued, alleging that Moderna's patent is invalid, after the companies' rival vaccines generated billions in revenues during the pandemic.
1 min read - WorldReuters
Fed Chair Powell tests positive for COVID-19, working from home
"Chair Powell tested positive for COVID-19 late yesterday and is experiencing symptoms." The announcement follows a trip to Europe this week in which Powell, 71, appeared on Tuesday on stage at an event with Dutch central bank president Klaas Knot in Amsterdam. There was little reaction in financial markets after the Fed's announcement of Powell's latest COVID-19 infection.
1 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips
Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the 2024 tick population will be equal to last year or larger, some researchers say. An increasing variety of ticks are pushing into new geographical areas, bringing unusual diseases.
5 min read - HealthWashington Post
Why gardening can grow your mental well-being and cultivate friends
Looking for a simple change that can improve your physical, mental and emotional health? Try gardening. People garden indoors and out, in different weather and climes and with different intensities and goals. Research consistently shows that gardening has a positive effect on mental health and well-being. And emerging research suggests that gardening may also be a way into healthy behavioral changes writ large.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories f
6 min read - USGood Morning America
Infant takes 1st breaths on her own after undergoing rare double lung transplant
A 6-month-old girl born with a life-threatening lung disorder is now breathing on her own thanks to a rare double lung transplant. Kylie Overfield was placed on a ventilator immediately after her birth on Nov. 10, 2023, due to surfactant B deficiency, a rare genetic condition that causes abnormalities in the lining of the lung tissue, making breathing difficult, according to the National Library of Medicine. In Kylie's case, the condition was so severe that doctors feared she wouldn't survive
3 min read - HealthThe Conversation
What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu
Before World War II, pathogens in milk accounted for 1 in 4 cases of foodborne diseases in the US. Pasteurization reduced this figure to less than 1%.
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Lauren Miller Rogen and husband Seth Rogen are prioritizing their own brain health after her mom's early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis. Here's how.
The couple share their approach to sleep, diet and pottery.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Most people don't get enough fiber. Here are 6 easy ways to add it to your diet.
Eating fiber has lots of health benefits. Here's how to incorporate more of the nutrient into your meals.
5 min read - USGood Morning America
4 day care workers arrested for lacing children's food with melatonin: Police
A day care owner and three of her employees have been arrested after allegedly sprinkling melatonin on children's food, police say. The incident began in November 2023 when police in Manchester, New Hampshire, received a report alleging "unsafe practices going on in an in-home daycare at 316 Amory Street," which led to a lengthy investigation, according to a statement released by the Manchester Police Department on Thursday. "Through the investigation, police determined that the children's foo
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by split decision to become first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years
Boxing hadn't had an undisputed heavyweight king since 2000.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Vanguard 'nickel-and-dimes Grandma' after 49 years without junk fees
Vanguard has long had a reputation for eschewing the random fees asset managers are known for. But as our contributing columnist Allan Sloan notes, the company has started charging what he calls chintzy fees.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Preakness Stakes 2024 winner, payouts, results: Seize the Grey wins at Pimlico, Mystik Dan finishes 2nd, ending Triple Crown bid
Live updates from the 149th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
The coming Social Security fight could be 1983 all over again
To figure out how Social Security's insolvency debate may play out in the years ahead, it helps to consider what transpired in 1983.
8 min read - BusinessEngadget
Apple will reportedly offer higher trade-in credit for old iPhones for the next two weeks
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will be offering a little more than usual for some trade-ins starting next week in the US and Canada. That's as long as you're getting one of the iPhone 15 models.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Caitlin Clark's next WNBA game: How to watch the Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty today
Are you ready to watch Caitlin Clark's next WNBA game? The Fever face the Liberty again this afternoon.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Why Americans are feeling bad about inflation despite a good economy
How do Americans feel about inflation? They hate it. And that colors their perception of a good US economy.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Kelly Ripa uses a dry brush on her skin every day: This one from Amazon is a steal for just $9
This beauty tool used to exfoliate skin and stimulate blood flow has nearly 13,000 fans.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'I use my air fryer way more': These silicone liners are on sale for just $7 on Amazon
Nonstick and easy to clean, more than 3,000 shoppers rave about how these doodads make dinner time even easier.
3 min read - USYahoo Sports
PGA Championship: No body cam footage in Scottie Scheffler incident, Louisville mayor says
Footage that would help clear up the Scottie Scheffler-police confrontation either doesn't exist or hasn't been found.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Juan Soto has first multi-HR game for Yankees, Luis Gil strikes out 14 in win over White Sox
Juan Soto had his first multi-home run game for the New York Yankees, while Luis Gil struck out 14 batters in a 6–1 win over the Chicago White Sox.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Who is Jasmine Crockett? Texas Democrat goes head-to-head with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during House Oversight meeting
What to know about the House committee meeting that descended into chaos after Marjorie Taylor Greene insulted fellow congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.
5 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
'Loose fitting without being frumpy' These comfy capri pants are down to $23
Over 5,000 shoppers give these comfy pants a perfect five-star rating — you can get them for nearly 60% off.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
'The most comfortable bra': This Warner wireless style smooths and slims — and it's $22 (that's 50% off)
It's flattering for all figures, and it's deeply discounted — for now.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'No more guesswork': This easy-to-read meat thermometer is ready for grilling season, and down to $13
This digital doodad has nearly 62,000 sizzling five-star reviews: 'This is the secret to not overcooking!'
4 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
This Week in AI: OpenAI moves away from safety
This week in AI, OpenAI once again dominated the news cycle (despite Google's best efforts) with a product launch, but also, with some palace intrigue. The company unveiled GPT-4o, its most capable generative model yet, and just days later effectively disbanded a team working on the problem of developing controls to prevent "superintelligent" AI systems from going rogue. Reporting -- including ours -- suggests that OpenAI deprioritized the team's safety research in favor of launching new produ
6 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NBA playoffs: Luka Dončić leads 17-point Mavericks comeback to finish off Thunder
The Mavericks will face the Nuggets or Timberwolves for a trip to the NBA Finals.
3 min read - PoliticsCNN
CNN political commentator Alice Stewart dies
CNN political commentator Alice Stewart, a veteran political advisor who worked on several GOP presidential campaigns, has died. She was 58.
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