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A night out at the bar might increase your risk of an unwanted pregnancy, a study suggests.  Researchers in California surveyed 2,200 young women, approximately 40 percent of whom explicitly said they did not want to get pregnant.  Of the women who said they did not want to become pregnant, about half were heavy drinkers, meaning they had at least …

Pfizer’s Covid vaccine for young children may not be renewed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this fall, prompting Moderna to fill possible gaps in supply, according to an email obtained by the Guardian. The move would pull the only remaining Covid vaccine for all children under five from the market. The Moderna vaccine is only approved for …

Guest column | A disease was attacking my entire body. My doctor told me to lose weight.  The Washington Post Source link

That’s a Lot of Needles in Your Face  The New York Times Source link

A Harvard Medical School and Rush University study suggests tiny amounts of lithium may help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and signs of aging. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Tiny amounts of lithium — a natural metal — may help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and signs of aging, new research shows. Scientists at Harvard Medical School and Rush University …

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Spotting One of These Sneaky Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms May Save Your Life, Doctors Say  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Superagers’ Brains Are Different: Here’s How  MedPage Today How Do ‘Super-Agers’ Stay Young? What 25 Years of Research Has Revealed.  The New York Times What makes a SuperAger?  Northwestern Now News 80-year-old ‘SuperAger’ brain operates like that of a 50-year-old. Here’s why  CNN ‘SuperAgers’ over 80 share strong memory and social lifestyles, Northwestern study finds  NBC News Source link

COVID cases on the rise in South Florida (Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com – All rights reserved.) COVID-19 cases are on the rise across South Florida as kids are just days away from heading back to school. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — COVID-19 cases are on the rise across South Florida as kids are just days away from heading back to school. …

Metabolic syndrome raises your risk of diabetes and heart disease and affects 1 in 3 U.S. adults. Broccoli, spinach, kale, cabbage, artichokes and chile peppers support blood sugar, cholesterol and metabolic health. Managing metabolic syndrome also means getting quality sleep and being mindful of carbs and portion sizes. Metabolic syndrome is a common condition associated with symptoms such as increased …