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If you’re a woman or assigned female at birth, chances are you know how misunderstood, under-researched, and straight-up dismissive women’s healthcare can be. Maybe you’ve even lived through it firsthand. SeventyFour / Getty Images From pain being downplayed to conditions being ignored for years and years, the learning curve in just understanding the correct information about our bodies can be …

The New York State Department of Health is warning about potential measles exposure at two hospitals in the Capital Region.  Those two hospitals are Albany Medical Center and Saratoga Hospital. DOH officials say an adult patient from Vermont sought treatment at both hospitals before having a confirmed case of measles.  They say that person recently traveled internationally. Health officials also …

Did you know that just 30 minutes of walking per day, five days per week, could have a significant impact on your physical health and increase your overall activity and step count? A study into the effectiveness of long and short bout walking, published in the Journal of Women’s Health, found that overall physical activity increased in a group of …

Harvard study reveals 17 threats to brain health that quietly boost your risk of stroke and dementia Most brain disorders look sudden, but they build for years. A new review from Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham pinpoints 17 modifiable factors that turn up again and again in stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. Tackle even one, and you trim risk for all …

This health condition has a surprising link with dementia  San Francisco Chronicle The silent threat: How hearing loss and loneliness are fueling memory decline  ScienceDaily Common health issue in your 30s that puts you at higher risk for dementia  Daily Express US New research links untreated hearing loss and loneliness to faster cognitive decline  McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Addressing hearing loss may reduce isolation …

Faith Grullon’s anxiety was so bad during much of her senior year at Oceanside High School, she had a hard time sitting still in class. “You feel your heart rate dramatically increase. You start to get sweaty and panicky, and there’s nothing you can do to stop it,” she said. Grullon, 20, overcame the worst of her anxiety. But what Long …

Fatty liver disease, particularly Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting an estimated 30.2% of the world’s population. Prevalence varies by region, with rates above 40% in the Americas and Southeast Asia. This surge is closely tied to modern lifestyles, rising obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic disorders, making NAFLD a condition that reflects broader …

Earlier this week, a prominent venture capitalist named Geoff Lewis — managing partner of the multi-billion dollar investment firm Bedrock, which has backed high-profile tech companies including OpenAI and Vercel — posted a disturbing video on X-formerly-Twitter that’s causing significant concern among his peers and colleagues. “This isn’t a redemption arc,” Lewis says in the video. “It’s a transmission, for …

As the world continues to grapple with the rising tide of Alzheimer’s and age-related cognitive decline, researchers continue to explore everyday lifestyle choices and food items that can offer protection from this early cognitive decline, and among them is one surprisingly simple food item that is drawing attention from millions of people worldwide: An egg. A recent study published in …

Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, recommends incorporating specific foods to enhance gut health and digestion. Lentils, kefir, chia seeds, and red or purple cabbage are highlighted for their probiotic and prebiotic benefits. Green bananas, cooked and cooled potatoes, seaweed, and ground flaxseeds also contribute to a balanced gut microbiome and improved digestive function. Are you struggling with digestive issues such …