“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the…
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Lindsey Vonn’s ACL is ‘100% gone.’ But not her chance of winning Olympic gold Sunday.
MILAN — If a torn ACL hasn’t stopped Lindsey Vonn’s pursuit of an Olympic gold medal at age 41, can the world’s best skiers? It’s the question on the mind…
We Tested Dozens of Women’s Walking Shoes — Here are the Best Ones
If you’re not a fan of running, biking or swimming, brisk walking is one of the best ways for adults to fulfill the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended…
Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19
The nation’s largest professional organization for plastic surgeons recommended that gender-affirming surgeries be delayed until patients turn 19, changing the group’s stance on the politically charged issue. The American Society…
Trump to launch discount drug platform Thursday evening: What to know
Americans will soon be able buy some prescription drugs at discounted cash prices through TrumpRx, a new self-pay website launching Thursday as part of President Donald Trump’s broader push to…
Here’s What to Know About Causes and Treatments for Tinnitus
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Easy Weeknight Recipe You Can Serve Up In Three Different Ways
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Finland women’s hockey team postpones first game after team suffers a norovirus outbreak
The Finnish women’s hockey team is dealing with a norovirus outbreak, which forced the postponement of Thursday’s scheduled game between Finland and Canada. A Finnish Ice Hockey Association spokesperson told…
Blood thinners are a leading cause of drug-related harm. Can the risk be lowered?
Larry Bordeaux, 65, has been on blood thinners since 2010, after he started developing deadly clots following an operation. He credits the drugs with saving his life. If he stops…
More than 170,000 people in U.S. are taking Wegovy pill, Novo Nordisk says
Novo Nordisk said Wednesday that demand for its Wegovy pill got off to a strong start after it launched in the U.S. in early January. By Jan. 23 — less…