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Color My Food...Not

Artificial dyes are added to more foods than you may think and not just to products that are brightly colored. Check the ingredients lists. >

Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution

State bans on plastic bags cut the plastic waste found along shorelines by almost half in some places. Some laws had a bigger effect. >

An At-Home Test for the Human Papilloma Virus

HPV infections can lead to cervical cancer. Testing for the virus at home is a good option for women in underserved and rural communities. >

Estrogen Boosts the Brain

Early menstruation and later menopause are associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline. Estrogen exposure appears to be the reason. >

The Cancer Risk Many Young Guys Aren't Aware Of

Testicular cancer is a greater threat to men under 40 than older men, yet too few young men know this. It's highly curable if caught early. >

‘MAGA’ Backers Like Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — Until They Learn of Health Consequences

Even Republicans are finding less to like when they learn that many local hospitals will close and millions will lose Medicaid coverage. >

Health Benefits That Go Beyond The Scale

Sure, losing weight can improve your health, but lifestyle changes -- eating better and exercising more -- can do plenty of good without it. >

Too Much Screen Time Takes an Emotional Toll

Excessive screen time not only contributes to emotional and behavioral issues in kids, it intensifies them. Parents can break the cycle. >

Questionable Teen Skin Care Tips on TikTok and YouTube

Online videos offer teens and tweens skin care advice. But a dermatologist finds that what's recommended is often not necessary or safe. >

Know Your Numbers

Do you know what your blood pressure is? Or your cholesterol or blood sugar? Many don't, but this ups your risk of a stroke or heart attack. >

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