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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Icon Julianne Hough on How to Dance Your Way to Weight Loss and Better Health
Emmy Award-winning professional dancer Julianne Hough shares the benefits of dance.
Hough explains how “Dancing with the Stars” inspired her to launch an online fitness platform.
Usher Opens Up About His Child's Type 1 Diabetes Journey and How Earlier Detection Can Help
Usher is speaking out about his child’s journey with type 1 diabetes (T1D). He hopes to spread the word about early screening for T1D.
How Brittany Mahomes Is Empowering Her Kids to Take Control of Their Food Allergies
Brittany Mahomes speaks out about how she and her husband, Patrick Mahomes, parent their children with food allergies.
Emotional Impacts of Dramatic Weight Loss from GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic
The psychological and emotional effects of significant weight loss come along with the physical benefits of taking GLP-1s.
He Was Diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer at 30. This Saved His Life
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 years old and the second leading cause of cancer death in women under 50.
Chris Lopez shares his journey of learning he had stage 3 colon cancer at age 30.
Screenings can help prevent and detect colon cancer.
5 Ways Ozempic, Wegovy, and Other Weight Loss Drugs May Improve Your Health
GLP-1 anti-obesity medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are known for helping people control blood sugar and lose weight. These medications have also been linked with additional health benefits. Read on to learn more.
Cardiologist Answers the Most Googled Heart Health Questions
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for more than 900,000 deaths in 2020. Experts share answers to the most common questions regarding heart health, including heart arrhythmias.
She Was Diagnosed with High Cholesterol at 15. At 20, She Found a Treatment That Works
For some people, diet and exercise are not enough to lower LDL cholesterol.
Angelica Pierce was diagnosed with high LDL cholesterol at 15 years old.
She shares her 5-year journey of finding the proper treatment.
Sodas like ginger ale are go-to remedies for an upset stomach. But do they actually work?
Most people have certain go-to remedies that they reach for when they have an upset stomach. For some, that means drinking soda — either bubbly or flat — such as ginger ale or Coke. But does sipping on soda actually help?
This 18-Year-Old Thought She Was in Perfect Health, Then She Had a Stroke
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet only about half of women are aware of this reality. At 18, college athlete Kylie experienced a stroke. She shares her story.
Donating blood is good for your health. Here's why.
Donating blood helps save the lives of patients in need of medical care, NS there are also benefits to the donor.
Would You Change Jobs to Get Ozempic, Wegovy Coverage? 20% of Americans Say, 'Yes'
As the demand for anti-obesity medications like Ozempic and Wegovy soars, American workers demand coverage.
She Took Compounded Ozempic to Lose 10 Pounds and Ended Up in the ER with Appendicitis
Amy Jenson began taking a compounded form of Ozempic, hoping to lose 10 pounds for her wedding. Then, the day after her ceremony, she was rushed to the ER and underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis.
She Was Diagnosed with High Cholesterol at 15. At 20, She Found a Treatment That Works
Angelica Pierce was diagnosed with high cholesterol at 15 and tried for years to unsuccessfully manage it with diet and exercise alone. Then, a genetic test helped her doctor properly diagnose the issue
1 in 3 women over 45 leak urine when they sneeze or cough. What to know about stress incontinence and when to see a doctor.
Accidentally peeing when you sneeze, laugh, cough or exercise can be embarrassing, as well as uncomfortable and worrisome. It’s also common: About 1 in 3 women over the age of 45 experiences urine leakage, also known as stress urinary incontinence.