Health

Fruit is widely recognised as an important part of a healthy diet, providing essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. However, because fruit contains natural sugars such as fructose, some people worry that eating too much fruit might raise blood sugar levels and increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This concern is common, especially for those managing or trying …

FDA considers warning about antidepressants during pregnancy  NewsNation FDA Panel Casts Doubt on Safety of SSRI Use in Pregnancy  Medscape Millions of Americans Need These Drugs. RFK Jr.’s Minions Have Them in Their Crosshairs.  Slate Magazine An unusual FDA panel on antidepressant use during pregnancy elevated skeptics of the drugs  statnews.com F.D.A. Panel Debates ‘Black Box’ Warning for Antidepressants in Pregnancy  The New York Times …

We have a few go-to favorites from Trader Joe’s, and they almost always end up in our cart during one of our hauls. We really enjoy shopping at Trader Joe’s, and having more locations to choose from only makes it better. I appreciate the unique variety of foods they offer; it’s a refreshing change from the usual options at other …

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An almost-one-year-old baby girl has been connected to an ECMO machine and is in critical condition after she contracted measles. The infant is vaccinated according to schedule, but because she has not yet passed her first birthday, she has not yet been vaccinated against the measles virus. She was evacuated to the hospital over the weekend, and arrived in very …

Even though I love running and regularly go to the gym, facts are facts; I work from home and don’t love a long evening ramble. As a result, I regularly fail to get 10,000 steps a day, even though that’s been my goal for years. All my “Jeffing,” VO2 max training, and treadmill interval sessions were not enough. I average …

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman in reasonably good health. Two months ago, I had a seizure in my doctor’s office during my annual checkup. I woke up in an emergency room in a large metropolitan hospital. I take ramipril for high blood pressure, which is controlled. I am now taking levetiracetam for seizures. I have never had …

Mosquitoes are a familiar summertime nuisance for most of us, but beyond the annoying bites, they also pose serious threats to our health by spreading potentially deadly diseases. And despite how common these insects are, people continue to latch onto some very popular misconceptions about them. “There are many myths about mosquitoes ‘buzzing’ around that our team of entomologists encounter,” …

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Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, A year and a half ago, I went through one of the most disgusting and stressful experiences of my life. It took all my emergency savings, and most of my mental reserves, to get through it. And now …