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- Work Stress Raises Men’s Risk of Heart Disease, Study ReportsJob-related stress increases men’s risk for heart disease, according to a new report from the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
- Closely Watched COVID Variant Detected in 10 U.S. StatesThe highly mutated version of the COVID virus called BA.2.86 has already infected people in 10 U.S. states, according to a worldwide COVID tracking database.
- Long COVID Is Very Rare Among Children, Research FindsThe rate of long COVID for children is “strikingly low,” less than 1%, say researchers behind a new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
- Artificial Nose Can ‘Sniff Out’ Diseases, Rotten FoodThe latest e-nose features an energy-efficient design that researchers hope will someday be used in food and health care settings.
- Q&A: Wait, How Do I Protect Myself, Others From COVID Again?Amid an increasing number of COVID hospitalizations and deaths, WebMD reached out to several experts for their practical tips and guidance.
- COVID or Allergies? Top Symptoms Are Identical, Doctors SayThe most common symptoms of COVID-19 have become so mild that it’s getting harder to tell the illness from allergies or the common cold, according to personal accounts from doctors.
- Report: Climate, Conflicts Hamper Fight Against AIDS, TB, MalariaThe Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria says it may not reach its goal of ending those three diseases by 2030 because of climate change, conflict, deepening inequalities, and growing threats to human rights.
- Moderate Coffee Intake Lowers Risk of Anxiety, DepressionPeople who drink two to three cups of coffee per day are the least likely to have anxiety or depression, compared to people who drink more or less of the popular beverage.
- Eating a Hearty Breakfast Can Ease Jet Lag Symptoms: Study A hearty breakfast could reboot your internal body clock, easing symptoms of jet lag, according to a new study.
- For Older Adults, Best Sleep Temp is 70-74 Degrees: StudyOlder adults sleep best when the room temperature is 70 to 74 degrees, according to a recent study.
- Cost May Lead Many to Skip COVID Testing: Why That's a ProblemAmid a surge in cases and hospitalizations, there’s a concern we don’t know the true extent of the disease if people avoid testing because of the cost.
- Common Cleaning Products May Emit Dangerous Chemicals: StudyCommon household cleaning and air freshening products may emit hundreds of dangerous chemicals, but those with “green” features that are fragrance-free are potentially less harmful than their conventional counterparts, according to a new study.
- When and Why to Get Shots for COVID, RSV, and Flu This FallWho should be most concerned about these respiratory illnesses? What is the optimal time to get one or more of these shots? And how long should you wait to get the new booster if you had COVID this summer?
- COVID Hospitalizations Rise for Eighth Week in a RowHospitalizations from COVID-19 rose for an eighth straight week for the period ending Sept. 2, although the increase dipped into single digits for the first time in that stretch. New hospital admissions ticked up 9%, to 18,871 people, the CDC reported in its latest dispatch of virus metrics.
- Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Could Be Ready for Next Flu SeasonModerna announced Wednesday that its experimental mRNA-based flu vaccine creates a better immune response against four influenza strains than the currently approved flu vaccine called Fluarix.
- Living in High-Pollution Areas Increases Breast Cancer Risk, Study SuggestsNew research links living amid high levels of air pollution to an increased risk of breast cancer.
- Not All Fruits Play Well Together in Your Morning SmoothieMixing fruits like bananas -- which brown quickly -- with things like berries may limit the nutritional benefit of those berries.
- CDC Approves New COVID Vaccine; Shots Available This WeekCDC's director and a panel of experts agreed to recommend the new COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans age 6 and over.
- Turmeric May Help Treat Indigestion, Study SaysA new study shows that turmeric, a yellowish spice some people use to relieve the inflammation of osteoarthritis, also may help treat indigestion.
- FDA Authorizes New COVID-19 VaccineThe FDA today authorized the newest COVID-19 vaccine, the first not to target the initial or “ancestral” strain of the virus. We’re that far into the pandemic now.
- Before Plant-Based Went Mainstream, There Was ‘Forks Over Knives’It’s been more than a decade since the documentary “Forks Over Knives” was released, in which people were shown to reverse the signs of heart disease while eating a whole-foods, plant-based diet.
- Scientists Develop Blood Test for Chronic Fatigue SyndromeA new blood test is highly accurate at diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome, offering for the first time an objective way to identify the sometimes disabling condition that is estimated to affect up to 2.5 million people in the U.S.
- Study: Getting COVID, Flu Vaccine at Same Time Is Safe, EffectiveIsraeli researchers say getting the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the flu vaccine offers almost the same protection as getting the COVID vaccine alone.
- DIY Wellness Retreat: A Treat for Your Mind and Body at HomeExperts share their best tips for creating a meaningful self-care experience at home.
- Study Says Avoid Microwaving Plastic Baby Food ContainersResults from recent laboratory experiments show that microwaving water- and milk-based beverages in common baby food containers releases levels of microplastics and nanoplastics that could potentially be toxic over time.
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