Book excerpt: “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins … from CBS Health
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control –…
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Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc … from CBS Health
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 “facility fee” after seeing her doctor. “I didn’t even know such a thing existed,” she said. Read More
Carter Center reaches major milestone in quest to eradicate Guinea worm … from CBS Health
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history. Read…
How Low Can LDL Cholesterol Go on PCSK9 Inhibitors? … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
People with genetic mutations that leave them with an LDL cholesterol of 30 mg/dL live exceptionally long lives. Can we duplicate that effect with drugs?…
Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says … from CBS Health
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 – the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other…
How to Beat Heart Disease Before It Starts … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
Why might healthy lifestyle choices wipe out 90% of our risk for having a heart attack, while drugs may only reduce risk by 20% to…
American Academy of Pediatrics releases vaccine recommendations that differ from CDC guidance … from CBS Health
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this…
Is Fasting an Effective Treatment for Diabetes? … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
By losing 15% of their body weight, nearly 90% of those who have had type 2 diabetes for less than four years may achieve remission….
All About Allulose … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
Sugar and high fructose corn syrup are the original industrial sweeteners—inexpensive, filled with empty calories, and contributing to diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes,…
Dermatologist shares tips to help dry winter skin … from CBS Health
Dr. Rachel Nazarian, a board-certified dermatologist, joins “CBS Mornings” to share her tips for saving your dry winter skin. Read More
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows, contradicting Trump administration claims … from CBS Health
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration’s recent claims. Read More
Study finds no link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism … from CBS Health
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or…
ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls … from CBS Health
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked. Read More
Can Olive Oil Compete with Arthritis Drugs? … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
What happened when topical olive oil was pitted against an ibuprofen-type drug for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Fifty million Americans suffer from arthritis, and osteoarthritis…