Health
The pros and cons of being a surrogate
Circle Surrogacy reports that becoming a gestational surrogate is a personal choice involving emotional, financial, and time commitments, requiring careful consideration.
Could your shoes help you focus? 8 surprising ways to boost executive function
Understood reports on boosting executive function with strategies like using air purifiers, body doubling, wearing "home shoes," and listening to specific sounds.
Survey: More parents are seeking professional mental health support for their students
Grow Therapy reports that as the new school year begins, parents increasingly seek diverse mental health support for their children, noting a rise from 62% to 82% in professional help. 
Preparing for health emergencies: Your financial readiness
Wells Fargo reports on preparing for health emergencies by emphasizing financial readiness, including insurance use, emergency funds, and income protection tools.
School vaccination rates reveal hidden measles outbreak risks. But access depends on where you live.
Healthbeat reports that school vaccination rates reveal risks for measles outbreaks, emphasizing that access to this data varies significantly by state.
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Healthy Teeth for Life. What Older Adults Need to Know

Time doesn’t have to stop your smile with proper dental care as you age.
(NAPSI)—As people live longer and keep more of their natural teeth, maintaining good oral health becomes an increasingly important part of healthy aging. While oral health problems are not an …

How to wake up without caffeine: 7 natural ways to feel more alert

Naturepedic reports seven natural ways to wake up without caffeine, emphasizing morning light, hydration, movement, and consistent sleep for better alertness.
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From Uncertainty to Reassurance: How a Small Heart Monitor and Ablation Procedure Helped One Father Conquer the Unknowns of Atrial Fibrillation

From Uncertainty to Reassurance: How a Small Heart Monitor and Ablation Procedure Helped One Father Conquer the Unknowns of Atrial Fibrillation

(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The …
Youth Tobacco Use Is at Historic Lows. Adult Smokers Still Need Better Choices.

Youth Tobacco Use Is at Historic Lows. Adult Smokers Still Need Better Choices.

(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not …
America’s New Drug Dealers Have Moved from Street Corners to the Internet – and the FDA is Letting Them

America’s New Drug Dealers Have Moved from Street Corners to the Internet – and the FDA is Letting Them

(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss …
Landmark Agreement is a Milestone Moment for Youth Mental Health

Landmark Agreement is a Milestone Moment for Youth Mental Health

(NewsUSA) - It's no secret that kids today are struggling with mental health. Heightened academic pressure, the stress of growing up, family dynamics and lack of social connection all play a role, …
What Online Sellers Don’t Want You to Know About Retatrutide

What Online Sellers Don’t Want You to Know About Retatrutide

(Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies) - Over the past few months, you may have come across advertisements online or on social media for a new weight loss drug called retatrutide, also commonly …
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The health conversation you might be missing

(BPT) - Sponsored by RegeneronSome of the most important medical conversations start with a simple question: What are my treatment options?For people navigating a health condition, a clear …

Care Beyond Treatment for Black Women Facing Breast Cancer

(BPT) - How whole-person support helped one woman navigate the physical and emotional realities of metastatic breast cancerWhen Tia Newman was diagnosed with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer …

Dry Eye: An Overlooked Symptom of Perimenopause and Menopause

(Feature Impact) Dry eye is one of the most overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, the phase of fluctuating hormones leading up to a woman’s final period, and menopause, the point in a woman’s …

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Nearly half of U.S. adults who need mental healthcare don't know how to find it. Here's where to start

LifeStance Health reports nearly half of U.S. adults needing mental healthcare struggle to find it. 

Hashimoto's and GLP-1 medications: Why losing weight can change the thyroid medication dose you need

Ivologist reports indicate that weight loss from GLP-1 medications can alter thyroid medication doses, particularly for those with Hashimoto's disease. 

5 odd wellness trends people have sworn by

Bodog reports on five bizarre wellness trends, including the tapeworm diet and radium wellness, highlighting their high costs and health risks.

6 out of 10 women arrive at college feeling unprepared to manage their period

Always and Tampax reports that a survey reveals 64% of women feel unprepared for college periods, with many wishing for more open conversations and guidance.

Protect Your Heart and Brain by Knowing the Signs and Symptoms of AFib

(Feature Impact) AFib is a type of arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder, that happens when your heart's electrical signals fire abnormally, causing an irregular heartbeat. More than 10 million people in the U.S. live with AFib, so if you're one of them, there are plenty of ways to find connection, support and resources to help.

Type 2 Diabetes Doesn't Have to Be Your Future: Medicare Has a Benefit That Can Help

(Feature Impact) Left unchecked, prediabetes can progress to type 2 diabetes. However, with the right support, prediabetes can often be managed or even reversed. If you have Medicare, you may qualify for a Medicare-covered program that can help you lower your chances of developing type 2 diabetes - at no cost to you.
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How to choose a medical virtual assistant for your practice
My Mountain Mover reports that as administrative demands in healthcare rise, medical virtual assistants can alleviate staff overload by managing tasks remotely.
The 10,000-step goal is everywhere. But what does all that walking do to your feet?
KURU reports on the rise of walking as exercise, emphasizing that while 10,000 steps is a common goal, any increase in movement benefits health.
In a drier world, some infectious diseases are unexpectedly thriving
Grist reports that in a drier world, some waterborne diseases like cholera and dengue thrive, highlighting the "drought-disease paradox" amid climate changes.
How GLP-1s are rewiring the doctor-patient relationship
Zocdoc reports that GLP-1 prescriptions enhance the doctor-patient relationship, prompting more follow-up care and holistic health engagement beyond weight loss.
What families overlook: Addiction is often a symptom, not the whole story
AdCare Rhode Island reports addiction as a symptom of underlying mental health issues, emphasizing the need for integrated treatment to address both conditions for effective recovery.