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What updated thresholds for statin use could mean for patients - statnews.com

A new heart risk model had raised questions about who should take statins. A new study to "right-size" yields a similar answer to the old model.

10 Anti-Aging Foods That Could Keep You Feeling Young - VICE

Here are 10 anti-aging foods with real science behind them—and no injections or cryotherapy is required...

It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it? - The Seattle Times

Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And doctors recommend you get your flu shot this year. Most insurers will cover it, and it should soon be widely available.

People who still look young in their 60s and beyond all avoid these 10 common things - VegOut

They've discovered that aging gracefully isn't about what you add to your life—it's about what you subtract.

Israel to carry out world's first spinal cord transplant - The Jerusalem Post

Tel Aviv University announced on Wednesday that the surgery will take place in Israel, marking a historic milestone in regenerative medicine.

How to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal waters - AP News

States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters. Vibrio vulnificus are becoming an annual threat along the Gulf Coast and — increasingly — up the Eastern Seaboard. Vibrio b…

Virginia’s health department investigates another measles exposure at Dulles Airport - WTOP

The Virginia Department of Health has been notified of a confirmed case of measles at Dulles International Airport on Aug. 12.

Ultra-Processed Foods Aren't The Real Villain In Our Diets? Here’s What Our Research Found - Study Finds

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. But is it warranted?

5 food additives that might be bad for your health — and how to avoid them - The Washington Post

Studies suggest these ingredients may be linked to increased risks for your gut, heart and even fertility.

Checklist for Well Woman Visit, From Teens to Menopause - TODAY.com

Many women assume that during their annual well woman visit, the only tests they need to worry about are a Pap smear to check for cervical cancer and a mammogram to check for breast cancer.

Golden Retriever's 'Airport Happy Cries' While Reuniting With Parents After 2 Weeks Are Everything - yahoo.com

‘We can no longer eat burgers or ice cream — all because of a tick bite’ - The Times

A bug-borne disease has taken over Martha’s Vineyard and turning people vegan, locals claim

This deadly bacteria was once an “only in New York” problem. Not anymore. - vox.com

The pneumonia disease can be deadly if people inhale Legionella bacteria from building cooling towers and water sources. Here’s what you can do to stay safe.

Cholesterol Isn’t Just About Heart Health—It May Be the Missing Link In Alzheimer’s, Says New Study - yahoo.com

Scientists just uncovered a link between cholesterol, the APOE4 gene, and Alzheimer’s. Learn what this breakthrough could mean for your brain health.

This man wants you to know the truth about vaccines - CNN

Dr. Jake Scott is on the front line of his second pandemic in five years and he is not getting much sleep.

Weight loss drug users are having to make daily change because of 'Ozempic vulva' - LADbible

A host of women have complained that they are experiencing 'Ozempic vulva' after taking weight loss drugs to shed the pounds.

Millennials Are Dying at an Alarming Rate. We Have a Few Ideas as to Why. - Slate

America is not a good place to be an early adult.

Drink your skincare: 7 vegan juices that make your skin glow from the inside out - VegOut

Glowing skin doesn’t have to be bottled—it can be blended, juiced, and poured.

The Surprising Supplement That May Help with Weight Loss, According to a New Study - EatingWell

Discover how turmeric and its active compound, curcumin, may support weight management and reduce waist size in people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

U-led vaccine project seeks to counter federal inaction, misinformation - Star Tribune

Irrespective of guidance by the CDC and Trump administration, the Vaccine Integrity Project analyzed data on vaccine safety, efficacy ahead of the flu season.