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Missed Periods, Massive Long-Term Costs

A woman's ovaries do more than make eggs. They set the pace for her bones, her heart, and how long she lives.Story SnapshotDoctors say...
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Wine Molecule Teases Diabetes Breakthrough

A compound found in red wine and grape skins is drawing fresh attention for what it might do for blood sugar and brain health....
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Sauna and Your Immune System: What 30 Minutes Does

Thirty minutes in a hot room can send your entire army of white blood cells rushing into your bloodstream at once.Quick TakeA Finnish study...
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3 Walking Mistakes to Avoid After 50

A physiotherapist for adults over 50 says three simple walking fixes can unlock easier, safer steps—starting today.Story SnapshotWill Harlow focuses his physiotherapy work on...
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Common Surgery Tied To Diabetes Risk

A routine surgery performed on hundreds of thousands of American women every year now carries a new warning: a measurably higher risk of developing...
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Pregnancy Clues That Flag Hidden Heart Danger

A woman's first period, her pregnancies, and her menopause now count as heart health clues, not just reproductive milestones.Quick TakeThe American Heart Association (AHA)...
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Gut-Friendly Foods Linked To Stronger Knees

Eating more fiber, whole grains, and fermented dairy was linked to a lower risk of knee arthritis in a massive new study of nearly...
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Slash Diabetes Odds With This Overlooked Move

Losing just one in every twenty pounds you carry can cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than half.Quick TakeFederal data...
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Coffee’s Sneaky Calorie Creep

Your coffee hasn't gotten bigger, but it has quietly gotten heavier, and the fake creamer in your fridge is the reason why.Quick TakeA Tufts...
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Drug-Free Menopause Breakthrough Stuns

A short course of talk therapy, built just for women battling hot flashes and sleepless nights, cut insomnia nearly twice as much as standard...

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