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Blue Light Glasses May Not Help With Eye Strain Or Improve Sleep Quality, Study Says

Previous studies have found that blue light filtering glasses help protect against retinal damage, improve sleep patterns and protect eye health.

Parts Of Florida Under Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert: What To Know About Dengue—And Why Cases Are Rising

Dengue cases have been on the rise for several years, with worldwide cases increasing from just over half a million in 2000 to 5.2 million in 2019.

Abortion Pill Mifepristone Is Still Available, Despite Appeals Court Ruling—Here’s Where And What To Know

The abortion drug is still available for the foreseeable future, at least until the Supreme Court rules on the case.

Scientists Uncover Thousands Of Genes Linked To Brain Size And Shape—Here’s Why It Matters

Researcher Varun Warrier said the findings could potentially lead “to better treatment and support” for people with a host of psychiatric and neurological conditions.

Major Insurer Blue Shield Of California Drops CVS For Amazon, Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs In Cost-Cutting Move

Cost Plus Drug Company, Abarca and Amazon Pharmacy will replace a majority of the services currently provided by CVS Caremark.

Cancer Rates Among Americans Under 50 Are Slightly Rising, New Study Finds

Though cancer rates in Americans 50 years and older are declining, researchers found rates in Americans under 50 are on the rise, with adults between 30 and 39 seeing the biggest increase.

What To Know About The Potential Health Risks Of The Maui Fires—From Birth Defects To Cancer

The fires have already killed 99 people as of Monday, making it one of the deadliest fires in American history.

What To Know About Gastroparesis: Lawsuit Claims Ozempic And Mounjaro Causes The Severe Stomach Disorder

The lawsuit alleges that the drugs not only cause gastroparesis, but that both manufacturers knew it was a side effect but didn’t disclose it to consumers.

What We Know About ‘Eris’ Covid Variant EG.5: The Dominant Stain Driving An Uptick In Cases

“Eris” makes up 17% of all cases in the U.S., but its symptoms aren’t believed to be more severe than earlier variants.

Suicide Rate Reaches All-Time High In 2022, CDC Data Suggests

Death by suicide in the U.S. increased by 2.6% between 2021 and 2022, according to provisional data from the CDC.