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Woman Ends Up in Urgent Care After Popping Pimple in the ‘Triangle of Death’ on Her Face (Exclusive)  AOL.com Is it actually dangerous to pop pimples in the ‘triangle of death’? A dermatologist weighs in — plus tips on how to get rid of blemishes  Yahoo Lifestyle Canada Horror as Woman Winds Up in Urgent Care After Trying To Pop Pimple  Newsweek I …

Dozens of cases of a potentially debilitating vector-borne disease have been identified in the United Kingdom this year, the BBC reports, almost twice as many as last year. What’s happening? On the surface, this uptick in cases of chikungunya virus might not appear to be concerning in scale. In all, 73 people in the U.K. contracted chikungunya, up from 27 …

A daily cup of coffee could be blunting the effects of certain antibiotic treatments, according to a new study analyzing the reaction of Escherichia coli bacteria to caffeine. The international team of researchers behind the study looked at 94 different chemical substances and how they changed E. coli: specifically, how they altered the systems that control what gets into and …

This article originally appeared on PolitiFact. It makes sense to approach some marketing efforts with skepticism. Scams, artificial intelligence and deceptive social media posts are common, with people you don’t know seeking to profit from your behavior. But should people extend this same skepticism to pediatricians who advise vaccines for children? Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said …

Obesity and excess body weight are major health concerns, affecting people from all walks of life. Increased weight brings a higher risk of metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and even cardiovascular diseases. Among the various forms of exercise, there is one that requires no equipment, no expensive clothes—just a good pair of shoes and a little …

Gastroenterologist Rabia de Latour, M.D. shares her favorite daily nutrient-packed meals. A plant-forward eating pattern is what this gastroenterologist follows to best to meet her needs. Fiber, protein and probiotics are staples in her diet to help support gut health and overall satisfaction. Managing your gut health through a nutrient-packed diet is an important way to support healthy digestion, reduce …

Rachel Danchek was 30 when she first noticed unusual bloating and periods that were more painful than usual.  The former finance expert from Pittsburgh attributed her bloating to unhealthy foods she may have eaten, alcohol and normal age-related weight gain.  Then, she began to feel more anxious, telling DailyMail.com: ‘It was physical anxiety; really jittery feeling. Almost like if I drank …

Dietitians bust the top myths when it comes to managing cholesterol including which foods you should and should not avoid. Not all fats are to blame for high cholesterol, but saturated fat is one that should be limited. Weight and age don’t determine risk for developing high cholesterol, so routine cholesterol screenings are important for everyone. About 25 million adults …

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on Friday reaffirmed support for Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy, becoming the second major professional medical association to break from current US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations this week. “While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently removed its recommendation that pregnant and lactating individuals receive updated COVID-19 vaccines, ACOG’s …

Award-winning HIV scientist Shan Liang, a tenured associate professor at the Washington University School of Medicine (WashU Medicine), has taken up a full-time role in Shenzhen, southern China’s tech and innovation hub. He has joined the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) as a senior researcher and will head its Institute of Human Immunology, according to an announcement …