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Curtis Jackson was feeling fit and healthy in late 2020 when he decided to update his life insurance policy: He was in better shape than he’d been in a while, but he wanted to make sure his wife and three kids were taken care of if anything happened to him.  …

A company that makes tests for lead poisoning has agreed to resolve criminal charges that it concealed for years a malfunction that resulted in inaccurately low results. It’s the latest in a long-running saga involving Massachusetts-based Magellan Diagnostics, which will pay $42 million in penalties, according to the Department of …

Stress is all around us, but so is an accessible antidote: the outdoors. Experts say getting outside can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.  “The outdoors have so many amazing benefits for us,” general pediatrician Dr. Vanessa Slots told CBS Minnesota station WCCO. “There are …

Experimental gene therapy studied in both China and the United States has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear. On Tuesday, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announced improvements in the hearing of an 11-year-old boy, Aissam Dam of Spain, who was born unable to hear. After being treated …

Though avoiding alcohol is becoming more socially acceptable with sober-curious trends hitting the mainstream, those choosing not to drink this holiday season are often still hit with a potentially triggering question: “Why aren’t you drinking?” While some people may be OK with questions about their reasons for abstaining, experts say it’s best to …

Depression is more than having a bad day — it’s a mental health condition that affects millions of Americans. “In general‚ about 1 out of every 6 adults will have depression at some time in their life,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which notes that it …

Leprosy — also known as Hansen’s disease — is becoming endemic in the southeastern United States, rising scientific evidence suggests.   A research letter in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says Central Florida accounted for 81% of cases reported in Florida …

From bloating to bowel movements, people are becoming more outspoken and unapologetic about their gut health and stomach issues online. The hashtag #GutTok has more than 983 million views on TikTok, with related hashtags like #HotGirlsHaveStomachProblems and #HotGirlStomachIssues hitting 2.3 million and 2.9 million views, respectively. Experts say the openness about …

Dairy milk. Soy milk. Almond milk. Even banana milk? Yep, the milk aisle is fuller than ever with a range of creamy beverages for you to choose from — and now, the non-dairy options can be officially referred to as “milk,” according to a February decision by the Food and …