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- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
3 STDs have skyrocketed in the U.S., new CDC report says — here’s what you need to know
The rates of three STDs — gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis — have reached an all-time high in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Here’s what eating Thanksgiving dinner does to your body
With so many delicious dishes within reach on Thanksgiving, it’s hard not to get carried away by filling your plate — and your belly — to capacity.
- WellnessKorin Miller
How to know if your teen's headache is something more serious
Headaches are a normal part of life, so it’s hardly shocking when a teenager has one. Still, it can raise some internal alarms, especially if your teen’s headache seems worse than usual.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
What you need to know about intermittent fasting — and who should avoid it
The popular weight-loss trend of intermittent fasting has continued to gain steam, with celebrities extolling its virtues. Here's what you need to know about it.
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People aged 110 and older have ‘unique’ immune cells that may help them live longer, says study
People who live to be 110 years old and beyond — known as supercentenarians — have a secret weapon in their immune system, and it may be why they’re able to live such long, healthy lives.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Dollar Tree under fire from FDA for selling ‘potentially unsafe drugs’ — here’s what you need to know
The Food and Drug Administration fired off a warning letter to Greenbrier International — which does business as Dollar Tree — for selling “potentially unsafe drugs” from foreign manufacturers with multiple violations.
- LifestylePaulina Cachero
Shortage of life-saving drug leaves immune-deficient patients in 'terrifying' spot: 'no replacement'
A little-known drug shortage, of immune globulin (IG) poses a threat to thousands with immune deficiencies. One mom explains how it could impact her sons' lives.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Dementia is the ‘top public health crisis,’ declare 4 former surgeons general
In an op-ed, four former U.S. surgeons general say that dementia is the “top public health crisis,” in an effort to call attention to the rapid rise of the disease.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Genetics may be the reason why you hate vegetables, study shows
Can't stand to eat your vegetables? Your genetics may be to blame, making vegetables taste extremely bitter, according to a new study.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
Veteran and former ‘heavy drinker’ on how he lost 105 pounds
Nick Laustrup, who says his drinking and his weight became a problem after he was released from the military, lost 105 pounds
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Heavy weed use linked to higher risk of stroke in young people, says new study
Young adults who use marijuana appear to have a higher risk of stroke, according to a new study. The study's lead author explains why.
- WellnessKorin Miller
How one mom uses easy crafts for kids to have fun when it's too cold to play outside
“We’re able to connect and be creative together. It’s fun to watch it come to life,” Ginger Parrish tells Yahoo Lifestyle.
- LifestyleElise Solé
13-year-old Broadway star Laurel Griggs reportedly dies from asthma — here's why attacks can be fatal
Andy Griggs told the Page Six that his daughter was born with asthma, for which she took medication, and that three years ago she experienced a serious attack, making her parents vigilant about their daughter’s health.
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Take a look inside Ivanka Trump's daily diet
Whereas her father may be known for his affinity for Diet Coke and fast food, Ivanka Trump's diet couldn't be more different.
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Buffalo Wild Wings worker dies after accidentally mixing two cleaning products — here's how to stay safe
A Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant manager died and at least 10 people were hospitalized after being overcome with toxic fumes from a powerful cleaning agent.
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Mom speaks out after having to pump breast milk in supply closet during jury duty — why is breastfeeding in public still so challenging?
Mom Amanda Locklear was told to use a supply closet when she need to pump breast milk while on jury duty. She is speaking out and shedding light on a problem that many breastfeeding moms across the U.S. are facing.
- WellnessKorin Miller
'Embrace the mess': Why this mom of 3 believes getting outdoors is key to 'disconnecting' from screens
It can be a challenge to keep young kids busy and engaged, and no one knows that better than Ginger Parrish. “Getting outside keeps us from going insane,” Parrish tells Yahoo Lifestyle. “We’ve found a lot of peace outside.”
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Is too much screen time affecting young kids’ brain development? Here’s what parents should know
Several studies show that excessive screen time, whether it's TV, smartphones or tablets, may affect children's brain development. But not all screen time is bad. Here's what parents need to know.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Seasonal affective disorder: Why some feel sluggish and sad during winter time
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that typically starts in the fall and continues through winter. Here's how to treat it.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
‘I once broke a chair in public because I was too heavy’: How one doctor lost 145 pounds
Vinodh Sivaneswaran, who is a doctor, weighed 300 pounds at his heaviest. "Being a doctor, I knew the health consequences to being morbidly obese," he says. This is his weight-loss journey.
- WellnessAdrianna Barrionuevo
The Keto diet is hard work — but this hack makes it so much easier
These popular meal delivery options make it easy to follow a Keto diet.
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7th graders bake tampon-shaped cookies to demand free menstrual products at school
Middle school students protested their principal for refusing to provide free tampons in school by baking tampon-shaped cookies.
- WellnessAbby Haglage
What is 'immune amnesia' and how is it fueled by measles?
Researchers Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health have found evidence that measles creates "immune amnesia" in those who get it — leaving them more susceptible to other infectious illnesses like influenza.
- BeautyAdrianna Barrionuevo
These are the 3 best electric toothbrushes, according to dentists
Starting at just $30, these electric toothbrushes are the secret to a megawatt smile.
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What happens to your body when daylight saving time ends? Experts explain
Even though we gain an hour at 2 a.m. on Nov. 3 when daylight saving time ends, the time change can still have some surprising effects on our health.
