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Medications for managing opioid use disorder can safely and effectively support treatment

(BPT) - By Allison Arwady MD, MPH, Director, National Center for Injury Prevention and ControlResearch shows that medications can help people with an opioid use disorder recover, greatly lowering the …
Your doctor can help you select the thyroid medication that may be right for you.
Struggling with Your Thyroid Medication? The Difference may be in the Formulation
Sponsored by YARAL Pharma (NAPSI)—For millions of people managing hypothyroidism, finding the right levothyroxine medication can make all the difference. Not all formulations are the same, and due …
On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
(NewsUSA) - Mark Twain famously said that golf is a good walk spoiled. For most golfers, the sport is also fraught with a very high risk of getting skin cancer. On the course, golfers are exposed to …
A variety of pain-relieving drugs are available both over the counter and by prescription.
How do painkillers actually kill pain? From ibuprofen to fentanyl, it’s about meeting the pain where it’s at
Different painkillers provide relief in different ways. The most effective medication is the one that best targets the type of pain you’re experiencing with minimal side effects.

Sleep loss rewires the brain for cravings and weight gain – a neurologist explains the science behind the cycle

Getting enough sleep is one of the most effective ways to restore metabolic balance in the brain and body.

Even one night of inadequate sleep can shift your hunger into overdrive, setting off a chain reaction in the brain. But one or two nights of solid sleep can help reset metabolism.

Breaking the cycle: A revolutionary approach to treating mental health and addiction

(BPT) - Struggling with a substance use disorder is never easy, and is even more difficult to overcome without substantial help from others. One reason substance use can be so challenging is that …

Health news for your family
Understanding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
(Family Features) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, also called HCM, is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes, sometimes with no warning signs.
What Parents Should Know About Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency (PGHD)
(Family Features) GHD can significantly impact a child’s growth and development, which can potentially lead to short stature, delayed puberty, decreased muscle mass, delay in bone maturation and psychosocial implications.
Summer Skin Essentials: Time to switch up your skin care regimen for summer
(Family Features) Explore these top solutions for summer skin care and discover how they can restore and protect your skin from summer stressors no matter the adventure.
Creating Lifelong Connections in Healthcare: A Story of Inspiration and Friendship
(BPT) - A nurse's compassionate care leaves an ever-lasting impact on a dialysis patient.Eight years ago, George Godoy arrived at a DaVita center in Texas to learn about home hemodialysis (HHD). His …
Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency (PGHD) 101
(Family Features) Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a relatively rare condition, affecting an estimated 1 in 4,000-10,000 children.

Beyond the Scale: Understanding the facts about obesity for Hispanic Americans

(Family Features) Obesity is a lifelong health problem that affects more than 42% of American adults and impacts some ethnic and racial groups more than others.

A quarter of the world’s population are adolescents: major report sets out health and wellbeing trends

Without concerted actions, we risk failing our young people in the second critical period in their development after childhood.

Stop the ‘good’ vs ‘bad’ snap judgments and watch your world become more interesting

Sticking to just thumbs-up or thumbs-down limits how you engage with the world.
Instant evaluations narrow your perspective and limit your mind’s potential to connect and engage with other aspects of your experiences.

Eden's NAD⁺ Program Sparks New Conversations on Aging and Longevity

Eden's NAD⁺ Program Sparks New Conversations on Aging and Longevity
(Madison Roberts, Contributor) - It might sound like science fiction: a molecule already inside your body holds the potential to slow the aging process, sharpen the mind, and energize the body. Yet …
Women and the Intersection of Heart, Kidney and Metabolic Health
(Family Features) Women may be unaware of their risk for heart disease, kidney disease, and metabolic conditions like diabetes, which drive risk for cardiovascular disease.
This Summer, Don’t Let Dehydration Ruin Your Workout
This Summer, Don’t Let Dehydration Ruin Your Workout
(NewsUSA) - Exercising in the warmer weather is a welcome respite from winter, but summer workouts bring their own challenges, including dehydration.For most people, 64 ounces of water each day is …
Atorvastatin and the fight against high cholesterol: A lifesaving drug for millions
SaveHealth provides an in-depth look at cholesterol-fighting atorvastatin, its mechanism of action, clinical significance, and its impact in combating one of the most pervasive chronic health conditions of modern times.
Summer's arrival underscores the importance of skin protection
Northwell Health details how to keep your skin safe from harmful UV radiation and skin cancer as the weather gets warmer. 
Spring Forward into Summer with a Fresh Approach to Diabetes Management
Spring Forward into Summer with a Fresh Approach to Diabetes Management
(NewsUSA) - Spring is the season of fresh starts and new beginnings. As it draws to a close and we head into summer, we are taking a look at how the millions of Americans living with diabetes can use …
News for a healthful life

How innovative genomic testing is transforming early breast cancer care

(BPT) - When a woman receives a breast cancer diagnosis, the journey ahead can feel overwhelming. Breast cancer affects one in eight women in their lifetime, and while treatment options have advanced …

New clinical trial shows anti-inflammatory medication reduces heart plaque

(BPT) - Is heart disease on your radar? While the subject can be scary, the good news is that medical advancements have found new and efficient ways to manage the risk factors that can lead to …

Healthy body, healthy brain: Tips to optimize your brain health

(BPT) - By 2030, more than 20% of the U.S. population — about 71 million Americans — will be over the age of 65. With age, many of us may notice changes in cognition — things like …

This treatment has users saying their fine lines are 'practically erased' — and it's needle-free

(BPT) - Forget the needles; a new wave of at-home skincare is empowering us to achieve remarkably smooth skin, and the buzz around the "Notox" movement advocating for injection-free alternatives for …

Could a Synthetic Form of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) be a Potential Ally Against Early Alzheimer's Disease?

(BPT) - In the relentless battle against Alzheimer's disease, researchers are looking closely at a lab-made version of thiamine (also known as vitamin B1). This nutrient, crucial for brain function …

Many Americans Want to Keep Their Natural Teeth—But Aren’t Taking the Right Steps

(BPT) - Americans overwhelmingly want to keep their natural teeth for their lifetime. But a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists reveals a disconnect between that goal and the …

6 easy tips to lower your risk of stroke

(BPT) - No matter your age, you should be aware of how you can reduce your risk of stroke. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), strokes affect more than 800,000 people each year in …

Keeping It Real: 5 Must-Know Tips for Facing Liver Cancer

(BPT) - When Tony Villiotti was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, at 71 years old he felt alone and overwhelmed. "Once we got the diagnosis, my wife …

Setting Goals: How to Navigate a Chronic Inflammatory Disease

(BPT) - Content sponsored and provided by Pfizer. Ashley partnered with Pfizer to share her experience living with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Growing up, Ashley was active, played …
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The real impacts of mental health stigma, according to research
Charlie Health presents research on how mental health stigma affects people with serious mental health conditions—from social exclusion to barriers in employment and care.
Is it harder for women to lose weight?
GoodRx reviews the many factors that make weight loss harder for some women and shares useful strategies to optimize health from a weight perspective.
What Women Should Know About Their Heart, Kidney and Metabolic Health
(Family Features) Some women may be unaware they’re living with risks for heart disease, kidney disease and metabolic conditions like diabetes, which drive risk for cardiovascular disease.
New research links gun violence exposure to higher rates of depression and suicidal ideation
The Trace reports on a nationally representative study deepens what we know about the intersection of mental health, gun violence, and support services.
Most Americans Avoid Lifesaving Colorectal Cancer Screening
(NewsUSA) - More than two-thirds of U.S. adults say they would rather file their taxes than get a colonoscopy, according to data from a new survey commissioned by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the …
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