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Data cited in 2022 suggested that greater than one in five individuals who have diabetes don’t know it. “Patients may have no symptoms at all when their sugars are only slightly elevated,” says Sarah Rettinger, MD, FACE, a board-certified endocrinologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.

“Here’s How I Knew I Had Diabetes”: One Patient in “Perfect” Health Shares Their By-Chance Discovery

According to a 2023 survey by Gallup, 50% of Americans have tried marijuana—the greatest number on record since the global analytics and advisory firm started its annual survey in 2003. Meanwhile, today a UCLA study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association calculated cannabis use among 176,000 UCLA primary care patients to find that one in six said they smoke, vape, or ingest cannabis products to manage a stress, pain, sleep, or a medical condition.

Here’s How Long You Stay Impaired After Taking an Edible, New Research Suggests

You’ve probably heard high blood pressure, or hypertension, is called a “silent killer,” and that’s for good reason. When the blood pumping through your body is pressing too hard against blood vessel walls, it can put your life at risk—but the condition is often asymptomatic, giving you no clues you’re in danger. Hypertension is also one of the largest risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke, the former of which is the leading cause of death around the world according to the World Health Organization.

This Is the Ideal Blood Pressure That Prevents Heart Disease, Says New Study

Italian culture is famous for many things—a diet that promotes longevity being one of them. It’s usually the antioxidant-rich tomatoes and other vegetables—as well as fish, olive oil and other healthy fats—that get most of the attention. In a tasty twist, medical researchers in Sicily have found that there are cases when a particular frozen treat may actually be beneficial to optimizing the health of a key organ that needs a lot of love.

Eating This May Improve Kidney Health, Says Intriguing New Study

Drinking water helps your skin look young. We’ve all heard this colloquial wisdom—but for many, the very phase of life when you’re most invested in rejuvenating your glow happens to be the era when certain body parts (like the bladder) get more sensitive to beverage intake, and when the day often feels too fast-paced to keep running to fill that glass.

New Study: This Is the Precise Amount of Water To Drink for Juicy-Looking Skin

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

If you’ve known someone in your life who’s been affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia, you know what an incredibly painful disease it can be. According to the World Health Organization, dementia is one of the leading causes of disability and dependence among older adults. It can disrupt memory, cognitive function, mood, and lead to early death.

New Study: If You Notice This When You Walk, It Could Be a Sign of Dementia

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

A spring 2022 survey by the American Academy of Dermatology revealed Americans are more aware of the necessity of sun protection than we were five years prior. Still, getting all ages to apply it can take some convincing. This week, the US Food and Drug Administration reports two sunscreen brands that manufacture products marketed to protect the whole family have been recalled after having been sold online and at retailers across the country.

2 Sunscreen Brands Have Recalled 20,000 Products Sold Nationwide

By 2050, 60% of US adults could be affected by heart disease and stroke, according to a June 2024 announcement from the American Heart Association (AHA). “The last decade has seen a surge of cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke,” Dhruv S. Kazi, MD, MS, associate director of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology and director of the cardiac critical care unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, says in the AHA’s press release. So how can we manage those risk factors?

New Research: If You’re Deficient in This Vitamin, It Could Raise Your Stroke Risk by 28%

Start spreading the news: If you brought a store-brand version of cream cheese anytime in the past two months, or if you’ve done a fast food breakfast run, you might want to check your dairy drawer or Dunkin’ bag. Thursday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a report that 835,721 units of cream cheese had been recalled due to “potential Salmonella contamination.”

Nearly 850,000 Cream Cheese Products Have Been Recalled in 19 States and Puerto Rico

Data suggest greater than 50 million Americans look for chronic pain relief—and if you’re one of them, you may have a preferred pain cream you keep handy. Bengay has long been a classic for conditions like backaches, arthritis, and muscle pain, and in recent years newer brands have emerged in part to appeal to holistically minded consumers with the added pledge to deliver “supernatural” levels of pain relief.

2 Over-the-Counter Pain Creams Recalled Nationwide

Statins rank as some of the most frequently prescribed medications in the United States—the Cleveland Clinic says 92 million U.S. adults take statins to lower their risk of cardiovascular complications, especially those with high cholesterol, diabetes, or existing heart conditions. Statins prevent cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, by inhibiting a key enzyme the liver uses to produce cholesterol.

Do Statins Cause Dementia? Cardiology and Brain Experts Respond

Maybe you’ve heard about the health risks of sitting too much, but a new study underscores how important it truly is not to be overly sedentary—particularly in front of the television. A June 2024 longitudinal study published in a journal of the American Medical Association found that spending...

New 20-Year Study: Replacing TV with This Could Increase Your Odds of Aging Without Sickness by Almost 30%

There’s nothing more refreshing than reaching for a cool scoop of ice cream or a spoonful of sorbet on a hot summer’s day. If frozen treats are your hot weather go-to, though, you should take a peek in the freezer before your next pick-me-up, as an ice cream manufacturer for popular brands such as Hershey’s, Jeni’s and more is recalling products sold across the country due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

13 Popular Ice Cream Brands Recall Products Nationwide Due to Potential Contamination

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

There’s a certain level of assurance you feel when you get that prescription in hand for the hormone replacement supplement your doctor has prescribed. When a medical doctor determines this is an appropriate treatment, the patient probably looks forward to relief from both the obvious and insidious menopause symptoms, such as more reliable sleep, changes in the complexion, and even a less active bladder, not to mention the potential for trimming down and seeing key health metrics like cholesterol improve.

Nearly 35,000 Estrogen Supplements Have Been Recalled Nationwide

Facing the day when you’re feeling low is daunting, and chances are good that your mood, energy, sleep and appetite are affected. According to the World Health Organization, 5.7% of adults over age 60 struggle with depression globally—but the National Institute on Aging emphasizes that while depression may be prevalent, is not considered to be a normal part of healthy aging.

New Research: This is the #1 Exercise for Reducing Depression Symptoms

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Earbuds vs. Headphones: Ear Doctors Reveal Which Is Better for You

Whether it’s for commuting, exercising, or a little background enjoyment while you work, headphones and earbuds have become nearly as essential to our daily routines as...

Earbuds vs. Headphones: Ear Doctors Reveal Which Is Better for You

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