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"Normal" Isn't Always Good Medical News

What a doctor means when they say a symptom is normal may not be what you think. It's up to patients to ask questions. Have a conversation. >

Sunlight and Eyesight

Nearsightedness is on the rise. The amount of time we spend indoors is a factor. The idea for a potential fix comes from a surprising place. >

The Keto Diet Is Not Just for Weight Loss

For people with obesity, a high-fat, low-carb diet offers benefits for liver and glucose metabolism, as well as weight loss. >

How Cannabinoids are Promoted on Social Media

Cannabis marketing on social media features bright, youthful images that convey a lifestyle. Warnings and safety concerns don't figure in. >

What Would You Do to Slow Dementia?

People with mild cognitive impairment, some with signs of Alzheimer's, were asked what steps they were taking to stay sharp. They flunked. >

Health Portals: Getting Your Doctor to RSVP

When patients message their doctors online, office staff see it first. Here's how to improve your chances of hearing back from your doctor. >

From Your Gums to Your Gut to Your Bones

If you are concerned about osteoporosis, make sure you are up-to-date with your dentist. Inflamed gums may accelerate bone loss via the gut. >

The Medicare GLP-1 Discount Has One Big Catch: Some Sick Patients Don’t Qualify

If you have a condition like sleep apnea or Type 2 diabetes, don't expect to pay $50 a month for GLP-1 meds. You'll need Medicare Part D. >

HRT's Effects on the Brain

In older women estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Now to find out why. >

What You Eat Affects Your DNA

When investigators put people on either a meat-forward diet or a vegan meal plan, differences in DNA methylation emerged almost immediately. >

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