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How to avoid false blood pressure highs - News4JAX
Having high blood pressure, called hypertension, is the biggest risk for disability, dementia, and early death around the world, and in the U.S., almost half of adults have it.
ORLANDO Having high blood pressure, called hypertension, is the biggest risk for disability, dementia, and early death around the world, and in the U.S., almost half of adults have it. Hypertension … [+2330 chars]
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New Toxic Avenger Trailer Takes Gory Aim at Health Care
Peter Dinklage's Toxie sure has some bloody and violent thoughts to share about the insurance industry in the August release.
The upcoming Toxic Avenger reboot is months away, and each new glimpse of it has been either pretty goofy, gross, or both. Its newest promo falls into the third categorysilly and bloody as all hell, … [+1456 chars]
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Man Bitten by 200 Snakes Helps Scientists Create a Super Antivenom
Tim Friede might be the world's most snakebit person—and his antibodies could hold the key to a truly universal snake antivenom.
There really is a purpose for everyone out there. Scientists seem to have developed the most broadly effective snake antivenom seen yetan antivenom partly derived from the antibodies of a man bitten … [+4052 chars]
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'My son was killed by criminals making cannabis'
As one killer is jailed, Katherine Errington recalls the blast that killed her seven-year-old son.
Mark Denten Duncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and Cumbria Archie York was killed in an explosion at a block of flats in October Seven-year-old Archie York was killed in a blast in Newcastle c… [+6361 chars]
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Ex-footballer 'helped so many people' before death
The 36-year-old's family say they have been 'overwhelmed' by thousands of messages of support.
Bill Rice & Jonny Humphries Joe Thompson's family have paid tribute to him after his death in April The family of former Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson have said they were "overwhelmed" by t… [+3064 chars]
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Tory Lanez: How the Megan Thee Stallion shooting trial played out
As Tory Lanez recovers in hospital from a prison attack, a recap of the events that led to his sentence.
Riyah Collins Lanez, pictured in 2022, accused Megan of framing him Rapper Tory Lanez is in hospital after being stabbed 14 times by a fellow prison inmate. The 32-year-old rapper sustained wounds… [+5969 chars]
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Everything Rumored for the 2025 Apple Watch Series 11
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch today, we thought we'd take a look at what Apple has in store for the next-generation version of the device that's coming this fall. The Apple Watch Series 11 doesn't sound like it's going to be a ground…
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch today, we thought we'd take a look at what Apple has in store for the next-generation version of the device that's coming this fall. The Apple … [+5411 chars]
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Understanding Vitamin E: Health Benefits, Drawbacks and How to Get Your Daily Dose
If you have a vitamin E deficiency and want to add more to your diet or take supplements, here's what you need to know.
If you've paid attention to the composition labels of skincare products, you might have noticed that a lot of them contain vitamin E. Vitamin E can help protect your skin from UV damage when used top… [+6444 chars]
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Measles Cases Spread Across US, Mexico and Canada. Learn How to Protect Yourself
The 2025 measles breakout that first surfaced in West Texas has spread much farther.
While the big measles news in 2025 has focused on the major outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico, the deadly virus has spread much farther than the US Southwest. Illinois, Missouri and North Dakota … [+11135 chars]
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Check Your Eye Drops: 75,000 Cases Were Just Recalled
According to the FDA, over 75,000 cases of five different eye drops and artificial tears were recalled. Here's what you need to know.
The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that testing firm BRS Analytical Service recalled over 75,000 cases of AvKare eye drop solution due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) d… [+11112 chars]
read more >A college student thought she had a sinus infection. She was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer.
Breeze Hunter thought she had a lingering cold. When her symptoms got worse, she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer: acute myeloid leukemia.
Breeze Hunter started off her senior year at Texas A&M University with a typical head cold. She only started to worry when it lasted almost two months. She was tired all the time, her days dotte… [+3877 chars]
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More and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer's status, survey finds
A survey of 1700 Americans 45 and older found that 79% would want to know if they were in the early stages of Alzheimer's.
Older Americans want to know if they are in the early stages of Alzheimer's and would happily take a blood test to find out, according to a national survey. The survey of 1,700 people 45 and older, … [+4280 chars]
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In the middle of a hepatitis outbreak, U.S. shutters the one CDC lab that could help
All 27 scientists at this CDC lab were told their duties were "unnecessary," and now viral outbreak investigations have been halted
After people started testing positive for hepatitis C in a coastal Florida town in December, state officials collected blood from patients, wrapped their specimens in dry ice and mailed them straight… [+10562 chars]
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Trump picks Casey Means for surgeon general, after first nominee withdraws
Dr. Janette Nesheiwat withdrew her nomination for Surgeon General after questions about her credentials. Dr. Casey Means has a medical degree from Stanford and a best-selling book on metabolic health.
President Trump has switched up his pick for U.S. Surgeon General tapping best-selling author and wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means in place of his initial pick, Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Ne… [+1846 chars]
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I quit Ozempic and embraced feeling healthy over striving for thinness
Taking the drug made one writer feel so sick she quit and focused on healthy habits instead of her body size. Turns out, 65% of people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss quit within a year.
In the summer of 2022, I decided to try taking Ozempic to lose weight. At the time, I was an early adopter. The media frenzy about GLP1 agonists hadn't yet started. Even my own doctor was surprised … [+6627 chars]
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Once-fringe activists are fighting to be the voice of the anti-abortion movement
Most Americans balk at the idea of charging women who get abortions with homicide, but post-Roe, militant anti-abortion activists are finding state lawmakers are increasingly open to it.
On a chilly March morning, Jason Storms stood on a patch of lawn across from a women's health clinic in Greenville, S.C. It's one of three clinics in that state that perform abortions. Dozens of othe… [+15215 chars]
read more >Cleaning your teeth could help you live longer: meet your oral microbiome
You may know that caring for your gut microbiome could help you live longer. But brushing and flossing your teeth is also a potential shortcut to better health.
Brushing your teeth and flossing has been found to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.MirageC/Getty Images <ul><li>Gut health is a buzzy topic, but the oral microbiome might be the next big trend.</… [+6548 chars]
read more >'Modern Family' star Eric Stonestreet reveals he's been taking Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes since 2022. It has changed his life in 2 ways.
Stonestreet was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2009, but kept it a secret. He told Business Insider why he's speaking out about having the condition for the first time.
Eric Stonestreet in March 2025 (left) and as Cam on "Modern Family."Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Jill Greenberg via Getty Images <ul><li>Eric Stonestreet told Business Insider that he has type 2 di… [+7059 chars]
read more >Stroke patients have high levels of microplastics in the plaque clogging their arteries, researchers find
Microplastics discovered in life-threatening arterial plaque are associated with strokes. A new study found altered gene activity, too.
Nanoplastic particles from carotid-artery plaque, with a measurement key at the bottom in nanometers.University of New Mexico <ul><li>Microplastics and nanoplastics might interact with the plaque th… [+5209 chars]
read more >5 high-protein, high-fiber foods a top nutritionist eats regularly instead of meat for better gut health
Dr. Federica Amati said people focus too much on eating enough protein. The source of protein is more important, she said.
Dr. Federica Amati said that plants are healthier sources of protein than animal products.ZOE/Getty <ul><li>A top nutritionist thinks we should focus on where we get our protein, not how much we eat… [+5435 chars]
read more >6 supplements a longevity doctor who lost 50 pounds takes every day
Dr. Darshan Shah is trying to optimize his health so he can live healthily for longer. He takes supplements including vitamin D and mushrooms.
Dr. Darshan Shah owns a longevity clinic, where he does experimental treatments. He also takes supplements.Darshan Shah <ul><li>A doctor who owns a longevity clinic does experimental treatments to t… [+6025 chars]
read more >Weight loss in a pill? Eli Lilly just took a big step closer to making it happen
Eli Lilly GLP-1 pill orforglipron could revolutionize the weight loss world by the end of 2025 after promising Phase 3 trial results.
Drug manufacturers are racing to be the first to develop a GLP-1 pill for weight loss. Eli Lilly just announced promising new results for its product.Peter Meade/Getty Images <ul><li>Drugmaker Eli L… [+3135 chars]
read more >The 1 filler this cosmetic surgeon is begging you not to get
Fillers keep rising in popularity. Some are riskier than others and can be costly to dissolve.
Dr. Giselle Prado-Wright, a cosmetic surgeon, usually advises against getting under-eye filler.Dr. Prado-Wright/EXERT BodySculpt <ul><li>Dr. Giselle Prado-Wright, a cosmetic surgeon, has seen an upt… [+4544 chars]
read more >A millennial couple shares how they navigated the IVF process — and the $18,000 medical bill
Barrett and Shiraine McLeod told BI about their experience with IVF, how they covered the cost, and tips on navigating insurance.
Barrett and Shiraine McLeod hold their young son, Lejend, who was conceived via IVF.Photo Courtesy Shiraine McLeod <ul><li>Barrett and Shiraine McLeod spent $18,000 on IVF, which they paid for with … [+5951 chars]
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Breaking the ‘intellectual bottleneck’: How AI is computing the previously uncomputible in healthcare
How University of Texas Medical Branch is using AI to identify patients at high cardiovascular risk, flag for stroke and catch 'basic stuff.'
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Whenever a patient gets a CT scan at the University of Texas Medical Br… [+8696 chars]
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Intermittent Fasting Linked To Higher Deadly Disease Risk—Here's What Experts Say
Contrary to previous studies, new research reports that intermittent fasting may be linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular death.
Most diets are about the food you eat, but intermittent fasting is about the time period in which you eat. Also referred to as time-restricted eating, intermittent fasting restricts when you eator do… [+2153 chars]
read more >What to know about common heart defect as Emma Willis undergoes surgery
Emma Willis has undergone surgery for a hole in her heart after unknowingly living with the condition for 48 years.
The Voice presenter Emma Willis, 49, has had keyhole surgery after "48 years" not knowing she had a hole in her heart. The mum-of-three, who is married to Busted star Matt Willis, shared photos take… [+3286 chars]
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5 Fruits with More Fiber Than a Bowl of Oatmeal, According to a Dietitian
It’s time to head to the produce aisle!
Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Getty Images, EatingWell design. "Key Takeaways" <ul><li>Fewer than 10% of U.S. adults get the 28 to 34 grams of fiber we need each day. </li><li>Oatm… [+5229 chars]
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What Is a Lymphatic Drainage Massage? The Treatment Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa & More Celebs Get Before the Met Gala
And why it's become a staple of red carpet prep.
In the hours before the 2025 Met Gala, celebrity lymphatic drainage specialist Flavia Lanini was at work behind the scenes, sculpting some of Hollywoods most photographed faces and physiques. Known f… [+6142 chars]
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Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs
Clinical trial participants who took tirzepatide, the drug sold as Zepbound, lost an average of 50 pounds (22.8 kilograms) over 72 weeks, while those who...
People taking Eli Lilly's obesity drug, Zepbound, lost nearly 50% more weight than those using rival Novo Nordisk's Wegovy in the first head-to-head study of the blockbuster medications. Clinical tr… [+4069 chars]
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