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Young women turn to social media for sexual health answers, find loads of misinformation – HEADLINE HEALTH

Heard on Morning Edition – Conservative podcast host Alex Clark urges her listeners to reconsider hormonal birth control, which she says is overprescribed, and calls it a band-aid that can mask more serious underlying issues, like endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome, which can affect fertility long term. "I feel like women haven't been given true informed consent when it comes to the hormonal birth control pill," Clark said. "I don't think that they're being told that...

Mayo Clinic study finds majority of midlife women with menopause symptoms do not seek care

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK, ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new study from Mayo Clinic underscores the widespread impact of menopause symptoms on midlife women — and raises concern that most are navigating this stage of life without medical care to help manage those challenges. The study, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, was based on responses from nearly 5,000 women ages 45-60 who were surveyed across four Mayo Clinic primary care locations. More than 3 out of 4 respondents experienced menopause symptoms, with...

Mississippi woman kills escaped research monkey fearing for her children’s safety

“It’s kind of scary and dangerous that they are running around, and people have kids playing in their yards.”

Men Need More Exercise Than Women to Lower the Heart Disease Risk

The Conversation – Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But a recent study suggests that the dose might not be the same for everyone. Researchers found that men need roughly twice as much exercise as women to see the same reduction in their heart disease risk. This recent study asked over 85,000 UK adults aged 37-73 to wear an accelerometer...

New menopause drug to target hot flashes without hormones gets FDA approval

The US Food and Drug Administration approved elinzanetant to treat hot flashes and night sweats.

The mysterious rise of cancer among young adults in the Corn Belt

In Iowa, young cancer patients are making the small state a bellwether of a generational reckoning.

George Atkinson, Raiders safety known for his fierce hits, dies at 78

“Maybe a little outside of the rules but that was George's way of setting the tone for the game.” – Ken Stabler

Relief for debilitating menopause symptom

MAYO CLINIC, JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — About 50% of menopausal women experience genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) that involves changes to the genitals, including the vagina, urethra and bladder. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, it can cause the GSM symptoms of vaginal dryness, itching, burning, frequent urinary tract infections and pain during sex. Replenishing the hormone through vaginal estrogen is an effective GSM treatment. But many breast cancer survivors either can't or don't want to...

Xylitol: What to know about this popular sugar substitute

I quit eating the mints and I quit having the stomach problem." – Joyce Meyer

I Bricked My Phone for 2 Weeks. My Brain Feels Much Better.

The Brick temporarily blocks distracting apps and websites on your phone. To deactivate it, you have to physically touch your phone to the device. It’s an effective obstacle to doomscrolling.

Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections linked to contaminated meat, study finds

"Preventive steps, such as thorough handwashing, avoiding cross-contamination, and ensuring proper cooking of meat products, are essential to reducing exposure," the authors wrote.

Doctor says ‘underrated superfood’ can cut cholesterol and lower blood pressure

A doctor has revealed a "superfood" that can slash cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and enhance gut health - and it costs just pennies.

Gum disease could be linked to an increased risk of stroke and brain damage, studies find

CBS News – Keeping your mouth healthy may help keep your heart and brain healthy too, according to new research. In a study published Wednesday in Neurology Open Access, researchers found adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter than people without gum disease. "Gum disease is associated with a higher chance of inflammation, and inflammation has been tied to atherosclerosis as well as hardening of...

Prince Andrew told to leave public life forever after embarrassing royal family

Prince Andrew should ‘leave public life for ever’, says Jenrick

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