Yahoo Lifestyle Libra
SEP 23 - OCT 22
Yahoo LifePressure from family, media to lose weight as a teen can have 'long-lasting effects' on body image. Here's what to do about it.
People who felt pressure to lose weight as a teen had higher levels of internalized weight stigma by age 31.
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Severe storm season is here: How to stay safe during heavy rain, lightning and tornadoes
Experts say to stock up, pay close attention to weather warnings and stay off the roads as increasingly severe weather sweeps the U.S. in the spring.
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CDC report finds no link between COVID vaccine and sudden cardiac deaths in young adults: Your guide to the latest virus updates
Here’s your go-to guide with everything you need to know about COVID-19, including testing expanding to more airports, updated isolation guidelines and plans for a fall vaccine.
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Older adults have a higher risk of falling. Experts share the best ways to prevent it.
How simple exercises, and making changes to your home, can help you avoid a fall.
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Measles should be long forgotten. Why are cases rising in the U.S.?
With more than 100 measles cases this year and vaccination rates falling, the U.S. could lose its elimination status for the highly contagious disease, officials warn.
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Should you swap red meat for herring? Can this 1 strategy help you feel less angry? What to know about this week's health headlines.
This week's health news can help you live your best life, whether that's getting a massage or getting in touch with your spiritual side,
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Want to live longer? Longevity experts share 5 habits to adopt.
How sleep, stress reduction and food can play a role in helping you live longer.
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Are you working out the wrong way? A fitness trainer shares the common mistakes she sees.
Are you exercising the wrong way? A trainer shares four simple ways to improve your exercise routine and prevent injury.
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High amounts of lead and sodium found in Lunchables, new report finds. Here's what you need to know.
A Consumer Reports' study found that grab-and-go meals like Lunchables can contain high levels of lead and sodium.
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What to know about prostate cancer following O.J. Simpson's death
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men. Black men in the U.S. are 70% more likely to be diagnosed with the disease.
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Driving at night can get harder starting as early as your late 20s. Here’s how to improve nighttime vision.
Why does it get harder to drive at night as you age and what can you do about it? Here are some expert tips.
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How much exercise should you be getting each week? Test your health knowledge with this quiz.
We're putting your basic health knowledge — from cholesterol readings to drinking guidance — to the test.
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Can drinking a blend of oats, water and lime juice help you lose weight? Here's what nutritionists think about the 'oatzempic' trend.
A recent viral trend involves “oatzempic,” a drink crafted from oats, with claims suggesting it can help people shed as much as 40 pounds in two months.
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Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, can be purchased online and at major retailers. Here's what to know.
Opill has been FDA-approved since 1973, but this is the first time a birth control pill will be available without a prescription in the U.S.
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Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are the latest updates on cases.
A dairy farm worker in Texas is the second-ever case of human infection in the U.S. Here's what it means for you.
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EPA sets the first limit on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Here’s what you need to know.
"Forever chemicals," or PFAS, are linked to higher rates of diseases, including cancer, but the Biden administration hopes to change that with a new drinking water standard.
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How worried should you be about forever chemicals? Here's what experts say.
So-called forever chemicals are in everything from water-resistant clothing to nonstick pans. Here's why they're dangerous to your health, and what you can do about it.
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Is it safe to shower during a thunderstorm?
There's a good reason to avoid the shower during a lightning storm. Here's why.
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Most women older than 65 don't need to stop hormone therapy, new study finds. Here's what you need to know.
The researchers on the study concluded that there should be no general rule for women stopping hormone therapy based on age alone.
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Do your eyes hurt after the eclipse? Here's why they may be irritated and what to do.
Searches for 'eyes hurting' are spiking after Monday's solar eclipse, but experts say the pain will subside in most cases.