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Taking Early Menopause to Heart

Women who go through menopause before 40 have an increased risk of heart disease. Here's what's good to do if this happens to you. >

The Disappearing Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs

The weight-loss and heart benefits of GLP-1 RA drugs like Ozempic build over time. They also fade if the medication is stopped. >

A High-Fat Diet Accelerates the Growth of Cancer Cells

Using a 3-dimensional model, researchers found that a high-fat diet accelerated how triple-negative breast cancer cells behave in the body. >

Taking Antibiotics Can Change Your Microbiome for Years

Antibiotics help your body fight infection, but they also can throw off your gastrointestinal track. Some drugs are worse than others. >

Fermented Foods Do More Than Help the Gut

The live microbes in fermented foods like yogurt or kimchi appear to improve cholesterol, insulin control and even reduce your waistline. >

Opioids Are Not as Effective as You Think

The drugs often prescribed for acute pain only provide pain relief for a short time and can lead to nausea, tolerance and overdose. >

Sweet Relief for Babies

Newborns often face blood draws and other painful procedures without painkillers. Giving them some sugar beforehand helps reduce discomfort. >

What's Behind the Brain Issues Linked to Head Impacts in Contact Sports

Head impacts in contact sports create inflammation in brain microstructures that go on to affect brain areas related to mood and memory. >

To Avoid Care Disruptions, Know When the Clock Runs Out on Your Prior Authorization

A woman with multiple sclerosis wanted to be able to walk up the stairs at home without losing her balance. >

Recipes for Stroke Prevention

Strokes kill. If you hope to avoid a stroke -- and who doesn't? -- recent findings make clear the kinds of foods you should be eating. >

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