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Diet Soda Byproduct Rips Human DNA

A chemical your body creates while digesting a popular sugar substitute broke apart DNA strands inside human cells during laboratory testing.Quick TakeA 2023 toxicology...
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Subtle Pneumonia Symptoms That Mimic a Cold

A cough that lingers past a week, a fever that won't quit, and shortness of breath that creeps in while you sleep can be...
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Menopause Mouth: Teeth at Risk

Dropping estrogen levels during menopause don't just bring hot flashes and mood swings, they can quietly wear down your gums, dry out your mouth,...
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Losing Weight Too Quickly Comes With A Cost

Dropping pounds fast might cost you something scales don't measure: your muscle.Quick TakeA major review of clinical trials found gradual weight loss tends to...
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Wake-Up Habit Tied To Stroke Surge

A nurse’s simple warning about your first minutes after waking hits a real heart-risk window most people ignore.Story SnapshotMorning hours carry higher risk for...
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Cold Season’s Cheat Code Isn’t at the Pharmacy

Washing your hands for 20 seconds beats almost every cold remedy sold at the pharmacy counter. That single habit, backed by decades of research,...
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AI Flags Ominous Ozempic Blind Spot

Researchers fed 400,000 Reddit posts into an artificial intelligence system and found people taking Ozempic and similar drugs are reporting menstrual changes and body...
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Benefits of Slow Running

Ten minutes of very slow running measurably sharpened executive function and lifted mood in a lab test—no sweat, no hype, just results. Story Snapshot A...
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How Many Calories Do You Burn While Sleeping?

Your body keeps working the entire night, quietly burning through dozens of calories before your alarm even goes off.Quick TakeThe average adult burns roughly...
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A Good Day May Be Changing Your Sleep More Than You Think

Millions of people go to bed later than they planned almost every night, and it has nothing to do with alarm clocks or late...

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