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Is swapping pasta for a plant-based, grain-free version healthier?

How to tell if you should trade half-and-half for plant-based creamers or try hearts of palm noodles, and other alternatives.

Doctors who touted ivermectin as covid fix now pushing it for flu, RSV

This group of doctors championed ivermectin as a covid “miracle” drug without scientific evidence. Now they’re pushing the anti-parasitic for flu and RSV.

Why music causes memories to flood back

She didn’t recognize her husband but could still sing every word to an old Simon & Garfunkel song.

CDC issues warning about rise in highly drug-resistant stomach bug

Infections of shigellosis are on the rise, and an increasing number of cases are caused by strains that resist treatment with common antibiotics.

12 states sue FDA to make abortion pill more accessible

There are tight FDA restrictions on the distribution of mifepristone, an abortion pill at the center of the reproductive rights debate.

First combination home test for flu and covid cleared by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration said the test is for people with symptoms of a respiratory tract infection, including covid-19.

Fans praise Lewis Capaldi for continuing song amid Tourette’s symptoms

Capaldi revealed he was diagnosed with Tourette’s, which is characterized by involuntary twitches, movements and sounds, last year.

HIV patient cured after bone marrow transplant in rare case, research shows

There is “strong evidence” that the man in Düsseldorf, Germany, was cured through a high-risk procedure that offers hope for further research.

Poor sleep, snoring may mean sleep apnea. Getting diagnosed is key.

Many people with sleep apnea don’t realize they have it. The condition increases the risk of heart failure and stroke.

To stay healthy in old age, research finds building muscles is key

Even for 60ish youngsters, researchers reaffirm that exercise is essential. But just walking won’t cut it. Break out the weights and go for strength training, too.