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By Jess Novak June 24, 2022 For snacks, consider three components, says  Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, author of The Everything Easy Pre-Diabetes Cookbook: combining healthy carbohydrates like fruits, vegetables, or whole grains with a lean protein and a good-for-you fat. “This combination helps your food absorb much more slowly so your blood sugar rises less quickly,…

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BY ALANA SEMUELS  JUNE 7, 2022 6:00 AM EDT Sometimes when I am grocery shopping, even if I am there just for broccoli, I’ll swing by the aisle where they stock feminine products. Because, even though most of the things that disappeared during the pandemic like toilet paper, yeast, and flour have returned to the shelves,…

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By Lisa Nainggolan June 6, 2022 — A drug recently approved for type 2 diabetes in the United States is also very effective for treating obesity and has shown better weight loss than any previous medication, according to results from a new clinical trial. In the new study — which focused on patients with obesity but without diabetes —…

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From The Daily Skimm 6/2/22 40% That’s the percentage of Americans who belong to a racial or ethnic minority group. And that’s around 120 million people. But health research in the U.S. still skews heavily white (think: up to 90%). Not exactly accurate representation. Including people of all backgrounds in research can help scientists better…

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 Medically Reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar, MD on March 07, 2021 Power Down: Turn off TVs, computers, and other blue-light sources an hour before you go to bed. Cover any displays you can’t shut off. Nix Naps: Overcome an afternoon energy slump with a short walk, a glass of ice water, or a phone call with a friend. Read…

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An access map. Introduction by Irin Carmon and Maps by Marcus Peabody The Cut and New York Are Committed to Making This Information AccessibleWe’ve removed our paywall from this and other stories about finding abortion care. Consider becoming a subscriber to support our journalism. The only good news now is that, in most cases, an abortion outside the blessing of the law…

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Do you wear a larger size than 12? Want to look your best on the beach? Here are some swimwear brands that make sharp, sexy, fabulous suits for us, the larger-than-12 girls. Girlfriend Collective Land’s End Eloquii Lane Bryant Target Torrid Asos Aqua Eve Cupshe Andie Swim Skims Shein Nasty Gal Venus Lively Rotita Everlane…

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By Ashley Zlatopolsky March 24, 2022 Temperature for sleep recommendations can vary slightly, but the general rule of thumb is that 65 degrees is the perfect place to set your thermostat for optimal sleep. If you can’t keep your home at that temperature, or if 65 degrees is a little too chilly for your personal preferences, board-certified sleep medicine…

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Health Care — GOP preps for Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade BY PETER SULLIVAN, NATHANIEL WEIXEL AND JOSEPH CHOI – 04/12/22  Republicans are plotting out their messaging strategy in case the Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade decision authorizing abortion rights.  The GOP strategy is to lead with science-based arguments and portray those in favor of abortion rights as extremists. The…

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