Healthy Living Tips
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Jun
What’s the Best Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis?
After age 40, nearly 1 in 4 adults will eventually develop arthritis in their knees, with cartilage breakdown leading to pain, swelling...
21
Jun
Smoking Weed and Lung Cancer: What the Research Says
Recreational use of marijuana has gained a lot of momentum since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize it in 2012...
21
Jun
FDA Approves Yeztugo (Lenacapavir), Twice-a-Year Shot for HIV Prevention
People at risk of contracting HIV through sexual contact have a groundbreaking new option to protect themselves: The U.S. Food and Drug...
21
Jun
Heart Disease and Alcohol: Is Drinking Safe?
Blood Pressure ElevationAlcohol raises the level of a hormone called renin, which both narrows blood vessels and decreases urination, t...
21
Jun
9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Compounded GLP-1 Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that compounded GLP-1 weight loss drugs — copies of blockbuster brand-na...
21
Jun
What Is Niacinamide? Health Benefits, Risks, and More
Here’s what to know about looking for a niacinamide product that’s right for you.SelectionYou can find niacinamide in various types of ...
21
Jun
What Is Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is a form of cancer — an out-of-control growth of abnormal cells — that typically starts in the cells lining the bronchi (t...
20
Jun
What Makes Plantar Fasciitis Worse, According to Foot Experts
From nearly the moment it strikes, plantar fasciitis can have an insidious way of dominating your life. Its characteristic heel pain te...
20
Jun
What It Might Mean If Your Back Pain Gets Better With Activity, Not Rest
Other inflammatory conditions can also cause back pain that worsens with rest and improves with activity, Dr. Portugal says. Up to 30% ...
20
Jun
Yes, Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia
If you’re currently going through perimenopause, the eight to 10 years leading up to when your periods stop and menopause officially hi...