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Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere. How bad are they?

By JONEL ALECCIA
Aug 30, 2024 12:02 am - Ultraprocessed foods are getting a bad rap in some health circles. Research has shown connections between eating such foods and negative health effects like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and more. But nutrition science is tricky, making food choices not so clear cut.
Donating a kidney is even safer now than long thought, US study shows

By LAURAN NEERGAARD
Aug 29, 2024 11:30 pm - Newer surgical techniques have resulted in fewer risks for living kidney donors, a fact that could increase interest in living donation. Advocates say these positive changes should be reflected in educational materials.
Gus Walz melted hearts at the DNC, putting neurodiversity in the spotlight

By Carolyn Y. Johnson
Aug 25, 2024 9:25 am - Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, stole hearts by tearfully cheering for his dad during the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. His response was surprising to some, which in turn put a spotlight on neurodiversity.
It’s not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful.

By DEVI SHASTRI, DEVNA BOSE and KENYA HUNTER
Aug 25, 2024 9:24 am - Federal officials affirmed what a social media trend is illustrating — that women can experience more pain than doctors describe during procedures such as IUD insertion. The CDC is now encouraging doctors to discuss pain management with patients before the procedure.
Grief & healing: Remembering when we were young

By Susan Anderson-Khleif
Aug 24, 2024 7:00 am - I have many photos on my walls from all stages of our life together. And I have photo albums and photo boxes of us together over the years. These bring me lots of joy.
Why does running make me go to the bathroom?

By Trisha Pasricha, MD
Aug 23, 2024 12:41 am - I’m training for a half-marathon but have noticed an odd setback: Every time I run more than a few miles, I get diarrhea! Why does this happen, and can I prevent it?
Stay in touch: It’s good for you

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Aug 22, 2024 11:22 pm - If you don’t get enough physical touch, you can start to feel stress, depression and anxiety. There are other ways to make similar connections, such as online chatting, petting a dog, getting out in nature and singing or dancing.
Strategies to combat bullying and empower children

By Cecelia Horan | Ascension Illinois
Aug 22, 2024 10:56 pm - Childhood bullying can cause lasting harm, such as anxiety, depression, substance use and an inability to form healthy relationships. It’s imperative children are taught how to handle being bullied or standing up when they see others affected.
Ask the doctors: Metabolic syndrome is both preventable and reversible

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Aug 22, 2024 9:56 pm - Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that significantly increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease, diabetes or having a stroke. The good news is metabolic syndrome is preventable, and reversible.
How to get relief from unexpectedly high medical bills

By CORA LEWIS
Aug 18, 2024 5:19 am - Unexpectedly high medical bills are common in the United States, but there are ways to get relief.

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