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Month Ten Of My DNA Diet Plan: Self Care And Sweet Things

Month Ten and I learn some life lessons, with a side of DNA. Sorta.

Will Apple Track Your Mind, Not Just Your Heart?

Apple watching over your health could involve more than its new Series 4 watch. The latest iPhone can be used to analyze facial expressions, voice and other information for signs of depression or other mental health issues. Winning hearts and minds isn…

Will Apple Track Your Mind, Not Just Your Heart?

Apple watching over your health could involve more than its new Series 4 watch. The latest iPhone can be used to analyze facial expressions, voice and other information for signs of depression or other mental health issues. Winning hearts and minds isn…

Eating More Fiber Could Slow Brain Aging And Decrease Dementia Risk, Suggests New Study

We already know eating a high-fiber diet is important for heart and digestive-system health, but new research is showing that it may also play a vital role in preserving brain health as we age.

Alcohol Is Responsible For 5% Of All Deaths Globally, Study Finds

A new World Health Organization report suggests that people around the world are still drinking themselves to death.

FDA: Here Is The 2019 Strategic Approach To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb outlined these 4 general strategic approaches to address the problems of increasing antimicrobial resistance and a lack of new antibiotics being developed.

Pets, If You Are On These Flea And Tick Medications, Beware Of Seizures

The FDA has issued a warning about medications in the isoxazoline class such as Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica.

Eight Out Of Ten People With The Same Cancer Risk Gene As Angelina Jolie Don’t Know They Have It

Despite frequently engaging with their healthcare providers, 8 out of 10 people with a cancer susceptibility gene don’t know they are at risk of breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers.

Why Don’t More Doctors Provide Post-Discharge Transitional Care Through Medicare?

Medicare’s physician-based transitional care program for seniors discharged from hospitals can reduce deaths and save money. But few doctors are participating. Why not?

At Joe Biden’s Urging, Airbnb, WeWork, And Others Commit To Help Cancer Patients

The companies are committing to find ways to use their businesses to help patients with cancer.