Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first term in office has been defined by his response to the covid-19 pandemic, which has claimed the lives of more than 65,400 Californians. The Democratic governor issued the first statewide stay-at-home order in the nation, and…
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So who will have access to YOUR medical records?
So who will have access to YOUR medical records? Within weeks, unless you opt out, the NHS will share your most private health details with outside companies. Researchers say it’s vital, but critics argue it’s a cynical data grab The…
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The Real Reason It’s So Important To Get Outside, According To Scientists
The great outdoors offer more than just mental health benefits. With wide open spaces, fresh air and a greater sense of presence, your morning walk outside has some serious advantages. You’ve likely experienced the slowing of your breath and the…
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Lab-grown mini ‘brains’ of humans and apes reveal why one got so much bigger
Using lab-grown mini-brains, scientists have figured out why humans have bigger brains than those of apes. About 5 million to 8 million years ago, humans and apes diverged from a common ancestor. Some time after that, humans started evolving to…
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Here’s Why Family Meals Are So Good For Your Health
If you’re like many people, you might have eaten at home a lot more during the pandemic, which may mean that you’ve had more family meals with your household. What you might not realize, though, is that gathering around the…
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Vaccinated and ready to party? Not so fast, says the CDC—but you can gather with other vaccinated people
If you’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19, is it safe to gather with friends and loved ones in person? According to guidelines issued Monday by the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention, yes, fully vaccinated people can gather in small groups…
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‘An Arm and a Leg’: Revisiting Insulin: How the Medicine Got So Expensive
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. We’re re-releasing a story we first reported in 2019, about how insulin got to be so expensive. And this 2021 update includes a check-in with people working to make the potentially lifesaving…
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He Wanted to Be a Healthier Role Model for His Kids, So He Ran Off 190 Pounds
Name: Daniel HertelAge: 28Hometown: Buffalo Start Weight: 378 poundsEnd Weight: 188 poundsTime Running: 10 months Before I went on my weight-loss journey, I weighed nearly 400 pounds. Because of this, I was always out of breath and tired—not to mention…
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I let surgeons 'kill' me for 40 minutes so I could survive for my sons
I was thrilled when I discovered I was pregnant again. My eldest, Leo, three, had arrived without complications. In fact, my labour lasted only one hour so I was convinced I’d have another speedy birth with my second. Pregnancy went…
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Kelly Rowland: I'm 'So Happy' With Newborn Son Noah
Boy mom! Kelly Rowland is loving life with her and husband Tim Weatherspoon’s two kids. Mickey Guyton and More Stars Welcoming Babies in 2021: Pics “I am feeling so happy. My two sons,” the former Destiny’s Child member, 40, exclusively…
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