Articles filed under Health
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The surprising health benefits of eating spicy foodJul 17, 2026 9:51 am - Here’s great news for people who love to feel the burn: The purported benefits of spicy foods have a strong scientific basis.
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What you should know about aortic dissectionsJul 17, 2026 9:49 am - After Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) died suddenly July 11 at age 71, the preliminary report from the D.C. medical examiner’s office found the senator suffered an aortic dissection — a dangerous condition in which a tear forms in the body’s main artery. It can kill someone quickly if untreated.
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Good bones: Worried about osteoporosis? Here’s what experts recommend.Jul 17, 2026 9:48 am - In March, Melissa Graybill, 52, watched her mother, who is 69, begin an arduous recovery journey after tripping while getting off a horse. The experience got her thinking about her own bones, and she asked her doctor in April for a DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan, which assesses bone density.
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Bonnie Lane: What is schizophrenia?Jul 17, 2026 9:46 am - One of the most misunderstood and misrepresented mental illnesses is schizophrenia. As this is a thought disorder that usually emerges between the ages of 18 and 25, it’s important for families to have a basic understanding.
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Ask the doctors: The higher the humidity, the harder it is to cool downJul 17, 2026 9:45 am - Exercising in high humidity has a profound effect on the body. And while you can’t control the weather, you can adapt to it.
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Children’s health: Signs, treatment, safe recovery for teens with concussionsJul 17, 2026 9:43 am - As summer sports, camps and outdoor activities continue, so does the risk of concussions in children and teens.
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FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patientsJul 16, 2026 3:53 pm - The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that’s previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs.
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Why losing weight isn’t just about counting caloriesJul 10, 2026 9:00 am - Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it’s true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you’re counting.
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6 surprising tips for how to hydrate betterJul 10, 2026 8:58 am - You probably already know how important it is to drink water during the summer heat to avoid dehydration. But some of the most common hydration advice — from how much water you should drink to whether you need to add electrolytes — may surprise you.
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Does your partner keep you up at night? Consider a sleep divorce.Jul 10, 2026 8:55 am - Elliot James, 35, and his wife started sleeping in separate bedrooms four years ago, shortly after their daughter was born. The London-based founder of a home fitness equipment review website said the move — known as a “sleep divorce” — has been “revolutionary.”