Health and Fitness
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More at-home health tests are now available. How to know what’s right for you
Jun 06, 2025 4:23 am - The doctor is in — the mailbox, that is. You can now do self-administered tests for everything from thyroid function to HIV in the privacy of your own home — and that list continues to grow, as the Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first at-home cervical cancer test.
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Are cold plunges good for you? Here’s what the science says.
Jun 06, 2025 3:51 am - Ice baths and cold plunges have grown wildly popular in recent years, thanks to podcasters, social media influencers, professional athletes and others touting their uses for exercise recovery and personal wellness. But do they actually work? The science may throw cold water on your assumptions.
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Nervous about using the bathroom at work? A gastroenterologist shares advice.Jun 06, 2025 3:21 am - It may not be dinner table talk, but a second-generation gastroenterologist explains why she believes the No.1 topic to normalize is your No. 2.
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Study links preteen physical activity with better mental health later
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Age is a factor in diminished lung capacityJun 06, 2025 2:50 am - Use it or lose it can also apply to your lung health, as changes that cause damage to your lung capacity often cannot be reversed. But you can help yourself by exercising in general, adding in deep breathing exercises and, you guessed it, not smoking.
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Summer structure is important for adolescentsJun 06, 2025 2:26 am - Isolation and depression can be unintended consequences of a long break without enough structure. Here are some tips to help your adolescent survive and thrive over summer break.
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Understanding the signs and symptoms of anxiety and OCDJun 06, 2025 1:41 am - As parents, we want our children to thrive, but what happens when we don’t understand or recognize symptoms that may signal they’re struggling? Here are four common signs and symptoms that are observed among children with various anxiety disorders.
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5 myths about food expiration dates and best-by labels
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RFK Jr. says autism ‘destroys’ families. Here’s what those families want you to know.
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Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
May 31, 2025 5:30 pm - A bill that seeks to control the rising cost of prescription drugs while also offering financial help for many small, independent pharmacies in Illinois cleared the General Assembly on Saturday and will soon be sent to Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature.