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6 Ways Sleep May Help You Lose Weight

The amount of sleep you get may be just as important for weight loss as your diet and exercise. Evidence shows that sleep may be the missing factor for many people trying to lose weight.

Vaginal condition treatment update: Men should get treated, too

ARS TECHNICA – For some cases of bacterial vaginosis, treatment should include a package deal, doctors now say. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) updated its clinical guidance Friday to fit with recent data indicating that treatment for recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women is significantly more effective if their male partners are also treated at the same time—with both an oral antibiotic and an antibiotic cream directly onto the potentially offending member. "Women...

Magnetic Cosmetics Fly Under the Radar as MRI Risks

MEDPAGE TODAY, SAN ANTONIO -- A new challenge for MRI safety is linked to one particular beauty trend: ferromagnetic nail polish. Based on the available literature, magnetic nail polish is increasingly observed -- with reports rising 250-300% over the past decade -- and has been associated with worse image quality due to streak artifacts on 3T MRI, according to Melanie Hall, MD, of Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, reporting here at the annual...

Man left with ‘Mini-Me’ unit after trusting ‘Dr Google’ leads to amputation

Penile cancer is a rare cancer that mostly affects the skin of the penis and the foreskin. Treatment for most penile cancers caught very early include creams and laser therapy. If not caught early, treatment may mean surgery.

A-hunting we will go – just be mindful of heart health risks

DALLAS, Nov. 25, 2024 — The thrill of bagging a big buck or gobbler can bring a smile to any hunter’s face. But the exertion of dragging that trophy back to camp could bring on a heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart Association, celebrating a century of lifesaving service as the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. “Many people look to hunting as a way to relax and commune with nature and...

Dad charged with killing his 14-year-old daughter’s rapist now running for sheriff

Spencer’s wife, Heather, launched an online fundraiser for her husband, saying their underage daughter had been “targeted, groomed and ultimately raped by the boyfriend of a family friend.”

Former MLB All-Star Sandy Alomar Sr dead at 81 after distinguished playing, coaching career

After his playing days were over, he coached for the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies and the Mets.

Bird flu remains active in cheese made from raw milk for 120 days

Dozens of people in the United States have become infected with the bird flu. One person in Louisiana died.

McDonald’s sued for not providing adequate time, space to breastfeed

Bloomberg Law – Two McDonald’s managers mostly failed with a proposed nationwide collective action against the company and roughly 13,000 franchisees over breaks and space to express breast milk at work, a Chicago federal judge ruled. But Kathleen Faber and Lexis Mays can replead their allegations against McDonald’s USA LLC and other franchisees and can continue with claims against their direct employers, MBM Management Inc. and Mac-Clark Restaurants Inc., the US District Court for the...

Is Wine Really Good for You?

In moderation, wine can raise your HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol), prevent blood clots and artery damage from LDL cholesterol, and help your blood vessels work their best.

Look Younger Secrets that Work

Start With Primer If you're old enough for laugh lines, a skin care makeover can give you a fresher, younger look. Our skin dries and thins with age, so products used five years ago may look quite matronly today. A better routine calls for skin primer, according to Robin Rylant, a celebrity makeup artist who's worked with Celine Dion. A high-quality primer fills in small wrinkles, making them less visible. Forgo Thick Foundation If you still slather foundation...

Relax, America, There Is Life After Nonstick Pans

I understand the appeal of nonstick pans with PFAS for their price and seeming simplicity. Here’s the thing: Those pans aren’t even that good for cooking ... 

Mayo Clinic Minute: MRI for dense breasts — what to know

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Nearly half of all women who have had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer have been identified as having dense breasts. This makes it more challenging to detect breast cancer because dense tissue and tumors both appear white on a mammogram. That's one reason why it's recommended to have an additional screening done. But which one?  Dr. Richard Sharpe Jr., a Mayo Clinic radiologist, says it's crucial to talk with...

New study reveals how long the average man actually lasts in bed

A new study has answered the question we've all been asking by revealing exactly how long the average man lasts in bed.
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