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Right after my daughter, Maggie, was born in 2012, she held her hands clasped together against her chest. “Like she’s praying!” a nurse said in a singsong voice. But when the pediatrician walked in, the mood changed. “Praying?” she asked, her voice tight. The nurse and I stepped back while the pediatrician gently moved Maggie’s limbs, testing how much they …

Many of us assume that if we’re not drinking in excess, we’re probably keeping our livers pretty healthy. And while alcohol can certainly wreak havoc on this organ, there’s a lot more to it, since your liver performs more than 500 vital bodily functions. Taking certain supplements, eating too much sugar or fat, and not exercising can all negatively affect …

AI use in healthcare has the potential to save time, money, and lives. But when technology that is known to occasionally lie is introduced into patient care, it also raises serious risks. One London-based patient recently experienced just how serious those risks can be after receiving a letter inviting him to a diabetic eye screening—a standard annual check-up for people …

Republicans are ready to revive stalled health care legislation. Dems want the GOP to pay a price.  Politico GOP Senators Interested in Shoring up Policy Trump Railed Against for Years  Newsweek Will the GOP Undo Obamacare-Subsidy Cuts to Save Themselves?  New York Magazine VIEWPOINT | South Dakotans will pay the price if Congress lets tax credits expire  The Dakota Scout Donald Trump’s Own Pollster …

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Destiny 2 Bungie After a wild weekend of punishment in the Contest Mode of Desert Perpetual, Destiny 2’s new Edge of Fate raid, players have now begun to suspect that something is wrong in this new era of the game. It may be on purpose, it may be a bug, but either way, it raises questions about what’s going on. …

First, difficulty lifting ~11 lbs can signal underlying muscle weakness. That’s a big deal because muscle strength is closely tied to our body’s overall resilience. Weak muscles often point to a sedentary lifestyle, lower physical activity levels, and even systemic inflammation, all of which are known contributors to chronic disease. Source link

A study reveals potentially fatal side effects of GLP-1 drugs, that people are using to lose weight. It’s well known that using GLP-1 drugs has proven to give out amazing weight loss results to many, but while beneficial to people who want to lose weight, the side effects vary greatly by severity. From tooth decay to a saggy butt and …

Hello, Yahoo readers! My name is Kaitlin Reilly, and I’m here to share the best wellness tips from around the internet. Everybody wants to be healthy and fit. And, hey, maybe your summer vacation entails detoxing at a swanky wellness spa in the Alps. If it doesn’t, that’s OK too. Healthy living doesn’t have to be a huge overhaul (which …

Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you. These include short-term impacts such as waking up with a pounding head or anxiety, to long-term effects including cancer. If you are thinking about taking some time off alcohol, you’ll find many quick wins and long-term gains for your health. How long will you have to …