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 —…
Read More Diabetes Drug Drives ‘Amazing’ Weight Loss in Obesity TrialFrom 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…
Read More Health Research Skews WhiteAn 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…
Read More The Future of Abortions in AmericaHallie Levine, AARP May 09, 2022 If you are over the age of 50, you’re likely no stranger to foot pain. About a quarter of all older adults experience it, according to a 2011 study published in the journal PAIN — and there are several reasons why. Your pain may even point to other, potentially serious health issues. Here are…
Read More Foot Pain? 6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore ItHealth 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…
Read More GOP Preps for Supreme Court Ruling on Roe v. WadeMetabolic health is critical for overall health, and certain lifestyle habits can help you get there. By Karen Asp, MA, CPT, VLCE April 01, 2022 Build lean muscle tissue. Get your heart pumping. Eat more fiber. Read about all 8 habits HERE.
Read More 8 Smart Habits for a Healthier MetabolismProponents say that a daily commitment to these stretches can improve sagging facial muscles — and there’s science to back them up. By Julie Kendrick Apr. 11, 2022, 05:45 AM EDT There are more than two dozen individual muscles on either side of your face, but you won’t find any equipment at your gym to help strengthen or tone…
Read More How To Do Face Yoga To Look Years Younger, According To ExpertsMedically Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on April 21, 2021 Your Heart May Not Work as Well. Research says people who have sex once a month or less get heart disease more often than those who have it twice a week or so. You May Lose Your Keys More Often. Well, not so much lose them as to forget…
Read More What Happens When You Stop Having SexErica Martin Richards, M.D., Ph.D. It’s true that everyone experiences temporary periods of sadness, and times of worry and nervousness. But what about when those feelings won’t go away? Too often, women of color try to muscle their way through depression and anxiety on their own says Erica Richards, chair and medical director of the Department…
Read More Mental Health Among African American WomenUpdated Dec 3, 2021 By Francesa Singer Weird smells and strange noises are a part of life. The problem is that when those smells and sounds happen inside your home, they can mean trouble. And that “trouble” can be wildly expensive or even dangerous. Even if you think your home is probably just fine, it doesn’t…
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