Adult Health

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11 common health concerns for people over 65

Marijuana smokers are twice as likely as cigarette users to develop peraseptal emphysema, chest scans show

Paxlovid may reduce risk of long COVID in some patients, study shows

A new investigative drug may treat uncontrolled hypertension

Uncontrolled hypertension

Crowded emergency departments can increase patient mortality throughout the hospital, data shows

Emergency Department conditions and inpatient mortality

'Heart healthy' dietary supplements won't help lower cholesterol, more research shows

Dietary supplements heart health

Haven't seen your doctor in a few years? You may need to find a new one

Primary Care Doctor

Marital stress may slow your recovery from a heart attack, study finds

Marital distress and heart attack recovery

Why are so many people delighted by disgusting things?

Halloween decorations

Your gas stove may emit cancer-causing benzene into the air – even when its off

Gas Stove Leaks

Say what? Hearing aids available over-the-counter for as low as $199

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Weight loss gadgets provide data to help consumers achieve diet goals, but it still won't be easy

Health monitoring tech

COVID-19 drug Paxlovid may interfere with heart medications, scientists say

Effectiveness of colonoscopies called into question, but doctors say people should not avoid screening

Colonoscopies effectiveness

Sexual struggles after cancer treatment are common, but help is available

Cancer Sex Life

The term 'men who have sex with men' focuses on behavior instead of identity – but some don't think it helps

MSM identity

The ideal workout routine combines cardio exercises and weightlifting, research shows

Weightlifting Exercise Benefits

An overlooked STD could become the next superbug, scientists warn

STDs M. gen.

Clearing pollution helps clear the fog of aging — and may cut the risk of dementia

Pollution dementia

Alcoholic drinks need stronger – and larger – warnings about cancer risk, doctors say

Alcohol Cancer Risk

Polio outbreak in New York a warning sign for Philly, health experts say

Polio Philly

Daxxify, a new anti-wrinkle drug that lasts longer than Botox, to hit market next year

Daxxify Anti-Wrinkle Drug

Religious practices linked to better heart health among Black people, study finds

Religion Heart Health

Common steroid treatments for asthma, allergies may cause cognitive decline, study finds

Glucocorticoids Brain Decline

Ashton Kutcher's battle with vasculitis shines light on the rare, debilitating condition

Do you have trouble opening jars? It might be a bigger problem than you realize

Handgrip strength health

Free heart screenings available in Germantown this weekend

Rumph Heart Screening

Naps can prove beneficial, but too many may be bad for your heart

Napping Pros Cons

Young people who drink alone are more likely to develop alcoholism later in life, study shows

Drinking alone

How hot is too hot for the human body?

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