Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a new interview that aired Wednesday that he would not fund COVID-19 booster vaccines if elected president, promising first a “reckoning” when it comes to pandemic policies. DeSantis made the vow during a wide-ranging sit down interview with ABC News at the site of …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing an update to a decades-old orange juice rule that could give American citrus growers a boost — with little to no change in the taste of the popular breakfast staple, experts say. For the first time since 1963, the agency wants …
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People who struggle with depression could face a higher risk of diabetes, according to new research from Diabetes U.K., a British charity that aims to improve the care and treatment of people with diabetes. The researchers discovered that people with a history of depression are more susceptible to developing type …
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Blood clots are a serious health problem that can cause strokes, heart attacks and even death. Some blood clots can be removed by doctors using a flexible tool that goes inside the affected vein or artery, but others are too hard to reach. What if there was a way to …
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U.S. News & World Report revealed its list of the 2024 Best Diets on Jan. 3. The list was compiled in partnership with The Harris Poll, an American market research and analytics company, as well as a panel of 43 health experts. The experts included medical doctors, registered dietitian nutritionists, …
Read More »Top 10 tech of CES 2024
I’m like a kid in a candy store this time of year because CES, the Consumer Technology Association’s annual trade show, is in full swing in Las Vegas. It’s four days of the latest innovations and trends in technology. The show features over 4,500 exhibitors from various sectors, such as …
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As winter settles in, many individuals experience the discomfort of dry, flaky skin due to the cold weather, low humidity and indoor heating. However, combating this seasonal skin woe is possible with an arsenal of effective solutions that focus on hydration, protection and nourishment. “To fight this cold weather is …
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Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities. …
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An oral weight loss pill has performed well in clinical trials, positioning it as a potential alternative to injectable GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. The Eli Lilly drug, called orforglipron, demonstrated “meaningful weight loss” and cardiometabolic improvements, according to a press release. The phase 3 ATTAIN-1 trial, which was …
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Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …
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