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Picking the ‘right’ sunscreen isn’t as important as avoiding these 6 mistakes
Sunscreen is crucial for skin protection and the SPF is important. But dermatologists say the key to good summer skin care is applying plenty of lotion and re-applying it often, even when it’s cloudy.
Living Better: What it takes to get healthy in America
Poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and trauma, all drive America’s declining life expectancy and increasing rates of chronic disease. So how can we live better in America? NPR looks for answers.
Can multivitamins improve memory? A new study shows ‘intriguing’ results
A team of researchers tracked thousands of people who took a daily multivitamin for three years. At the end of the first year they preformed slightly better on memory tests than people on a placebo.
Our bodies respond differently to food. A new study aims to find out how
The NIH will track the diets and lifestyles of 10,000 people to see how genetics, biology and the microbiome impact people’s health. The study will use AI to tailor individual diet advice.
Eli Lilly releases more data for new obesity drug, moving toward fast-track approval
There’s already a huge demand for existing weight-loss drugs, so the new medication is highly anticipated. Obesity affects an estimated 650 million adults globally.
The story of one man who was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 35
Colon cancer is rising in younger adults. If you are in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you need to know the signs to watch for and when to seek screening or treatment.
Got muscle pain from statins? A cholesterol-lowering alternative might be for you
New evidence shows bempedoic acid works to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks, without the muscle pain that some people suffer when taking statins.
Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end
Millions of people who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP will see a cut of $90 a month or more. Some recipients say it will make it harder to buy healthy food.
Wegovy works. But here’s what happens if you can’t afford to keep taking the drug
The new weight-loss drugs can be life-changing for people facing health conditions worsened by obesity, but price and spotty insurance coverage may keep them out of reach.
Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is ‘vastly superior’ to cut cholesterol
Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.
