Your Health Headlines

What foods make you happiest? It's not what you think
Mon Nov 24 5:00 am
As you prepare for your holiday feast, here's something to consider. Research suggests there are certain foods that can help boost our moods and make us happier in the long-run.
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Women experience hair loss too. Here's what can help
Sun Nov 23 6:00 am
Getting a diagnosis is key since there are different causes for the problem calling for different treatments. Here's what to know and how to find support if you are living with hair loss.
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What's behind your phone cravings and how movement can replace them
Fri Nov 21 4:43 pm
What if moving felt better than scrolling on your phone? NPR's Life Kit explains how to get there.
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With 'Baby Botox,' young adults strive to keep wrinkles from ever forming
Mon Nov 17 6:00 am
A growing number of 20-somethings are trying to freeze time with preventative Botox treatments. Here's what's behind the trend.
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'What to Eat Now' nutritionist talks SNAP, food policy and the 'triple duty' diet
Tue Nov 11 12:18 pm
Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants." Her new book is What to Eat Now.
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I'm pregnant but my doctor won't see me before 9 weeks. Why not? Is it OK to wait?
Tue Nov 11 7:00 am
A pregnancy test can tell you that you're expecting as early as 4 weeks, but most doctors won't see you for another month. Many women want care sooner. Why's it so hard to get and what can you do?
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Is hormone therapy for menopause right for you? 6 things to know
Tue Nov 11 5:00 am
The science around hormone therapy to treat menopause has changed a lot since the FDA issued warning labels 20 years ago. Now the labels are being removed, here are 6 things to consider.


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People want to avoid ultra-processed foods. But experts struggle to define them
Mon Nov 10 5:00 am
The evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is piling up. But efforts to reduce their role in our diets face a big hurdle: experts can't agree on what they are and which to target.

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To optimize health, sync your habits with your body clock. Here's how
Mon Nov 03 5:00 am
Scientists say the return to "standard time" is good for our health. But the time change can be disruptive and we must also adjust to more winter darkness. Syncing our habits to our body clock helps.
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The time change is a chance to reset your sleep schedule – especially for teens
Sun Nov 02 6:00 am
Wondering how to help a teen get better sleep? This weekend's time change can be a boost. Here's why. Plus tips from sleep doctors to get more zzzs.
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