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The real impacts of mental health stigma, according to research

Charlie Health presents research on how mental health stigma affects people with serious mental health conditions—from social exclusion to barriers in employment and care.
Is it harder for women to lose weight?
SeventyFour // Shutterstock Is it harder for women to lose weight? It's true that you can be healthy while …
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What Women Should Know About Their Heart, Kidney and Metabolic Health
  (Family Features) Some women may be unaware they're living with risks for heart disease, kidney disease and metabolic …
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New clinical trial shows anti-inflammatory medication reduces heart plaque
(BPT) - Is heart disease on your radar? While the subject can be scary, the good news is that medical advancements have found new and …
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New research links gun violence exposure to higher rates of depression and suicidal ideation

The Trace reports on a nationally representative study deepens what we know about the intersection of mental health, gun violence, and support services.

Technology and healthcare: How AI is transforming the patient experience

(BPT) - Did you know that AI-powered technology is already being widely used to improve the healthcare journey for both patients and doctors? As a patient, you may not even be aware of how much this …

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Most Americans Avoid Lifesaving Colorectal Cancer Screening
(NewsUSA) - More than two-thirds of U.S. adults say they would rather file their taxes than get a colonoscopy, according to data from …
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Calorie counts on menus and food labels may not help consumers choose healthier foods, new research shows
Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently …
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5 key mental health trends from the 2025 State of Mental Health Report
Media_Photos // Shutterstock 5 key mental health trends from the 2025 State of Mental Health Report …
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Data shows medication-assisted treatment works for opioid use disorder—so why aren't more people getting it?
PureRadiancePhoto // Shutterstock Data shows medication-assisted treatment works for opioid use …
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Healthy body, healthy brain: Tips to optimize your brain health
(BPT) - By 2030, more than 20% of the U.S. population — about 71 million Americans — will be over the age of 65. With age, …
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Living Longer? Great! Now Stay Healthier, Too

(NAPSI)—Americans are living nearly a decade longer than they were in the 1970s. That’s great news—but staying healthy into your 80s and beyond requires extra care and an eye towards …

This treatment has users saying their fine lines are 'practically erased' — and it's needle-free

(BPT) - Forget the needles; a new wave of at-home skincare is empowering us to achieve remarkably smooth skin, and the buzz around the "Notox" movement advocating for injection-free alternatives for …

Could a Synthetic Form of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) be a Potential Ally Against Early Alzheimer's Disease?

(BPT) - In the relentless battle against Alzheimer's disease, researchers are looking closely at a lab-made version of thiamine (also known as vitamin B1). This nutrient, crucial for brain function …

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

The US eliminated measles in 2000, but the number of cases at home and abroad has experts worried.

Many Americans Want to Keep Their Natural Teeth—But Aren’t Taking the Right Steps

(BPT) - Americans overwhelmingly want to keep their natural teeth for their lifetime. But a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists reveals a disconnect between that goal and the …

6 easy tips to lower your risk of stroke

(BPT) - No matter your age, you should be aware of how you can reduce your risk of stroke. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), strokes affect more than 800,000 people each year in …
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 What to Know Before Enrolling in a Clinical Trial
What to Know Before Enrolling in a Clinical Trial (Family Features) Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) range from diarrhea …
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Take Steps Now to Protect Your Vision
(Family Features) Your quality of life and overall well-being depend on developing habits that range from eating a healthy diet and …
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Save a Life from Stroke
(Family Features) Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age - even young people. Despite being one of the leading causes of death and …
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How Women Experience Heart Disease Differently
(Family Features) Most people think of heart attacks as debilitating pain in the chest. However, that's not always the case, …
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Understanding the Hidden Dangers of LDL (Bad) Cholesterol
(Family Features) These days, wellness information is practically everywhere you turn. Do this; don't do that. Eat more of this; eat …
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Menopause and Dry Eye: What Women Need to Know
(NAPSI)—It may seem surprising to some but dry eye is one of the most common conditions women going through the menopause …
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Aspiration during surgery: When it's a sign of medical malpractice
Assist m4x1ight happiness // Shutterstock Aspiration during surgery: When it's a sign of medical …
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Understanding Your Oral Health
(NAPSI)—Though women may understand how different conditions or hormonal changes affect their bodies, many do not realize how …
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Looking Out For Your Lungs: The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening
(NAPSI)—Early detection is essential when it comes to lung cancer, and early diagnosis can save …
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What 100% Grass-Fed Organic Dairy Brings to Your Table
(Family Features) It's no secret that many grocery store dairy sections are filled with more options today. One choice continuing to …
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News for a healthful life

(BPT) - When Tony Villiotti was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, at 71 years old he felt alone and overwhelmed. "Once we got the diagnosis, my wife …

(BPT) - Content sponsored and provided by Pfizer. Ashley partnered with Pfizer to share her experience living with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Growing up, Ashley was active, played …
(BPT) - By Jonathan DeguzmanThe doctors who saved my life in 2005 had to amputate all 10 of my fingers and both of my feet, in order to do so.The loss of my limbs was due to gangrene, which was …

(BPT) - Looks matter. And for cancer survivors who've undergone major facial surgeries, changes to their appearance and function can be emotionally and physically devastating. For many, reclaiming a …

(BPT) - Actor, author and comedian Kenan Thompson can find humor in just about anything. However, one thing he cannot find the humor in is the heartburn due to Non-Erosive gastroesophageal reflux …
(BPT) - Karla has always found solace in the outdoors. Growing up on a large cattle ranch, she spent her days surrounded by wide-open fields, tending to animals and doing farm chores with her sister. …

(BPT) - Acute pain can affect anyone.1 Short-term pain (acute) starts suddenly following an injury or medical procedure and lasts less than three months.2,3 Acute pain can impact your quality of …

(BPT) - Each year, millions of women are diagnosed with vaginitis, an infection that most will experience at least once in their lifetime. It's one of the main reasons women visit their OB/GYN. …
(BPT) - Liza Bobrow didn't think it was a big deal when her handwriting suddenly went haywire."It was just so bizarre," she remembers. "My handwriting was getting teeny-tiny. I couldn't even sign a …
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