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The 'Soft Life' Is Out, 'Slowmaxxing' Is In: Why 2025's Biggest Wellness Trend Is Doing Less Than Ever
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The 'Soft Life' Is Out, 'Slowmaxxing' Is In: Why 2025's Biggest Wellness Trend Is Doing Less Than Ever

We spent $4.2 trillion on wellness and got sicker. Here's why slowmaxxing — doing almost nothing — is the trend that might actually work.

Juan Gutiérrez · 11 Oct 202691
Pediatricians Group Warns Raw Milk Can Cause Kidney Failure and Death in Children
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Pediatricians Group Warns Raw Milk Can Cause Kidney Failure and Death in Children

The American Academy of Pediatrics says unpasteurized milk carries bacteria, viruses and parasites that pose severe risks to infants, young children and pregnant women.

Mariam Lomidze · 11 Oct 2026242
DGRh Urges Cardiovascular Screening for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients on World Arthritis Day
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DGRh Urges Cardiovascular Screening for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients on World Arthritis Day

German rheumatology society recommends early heart risk assessment for patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases, citing elevated cardiovascular risk.

Daan Sem · 11 Oct 2026243
Texas A&M Study Links Polyethylene Microplastics to Fatty Liver Disease
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Texas A&M Study Links Polyethylene Microplastics to Fatty Liver Disease

Researchers found polyethylene microplastics may drive fatty liver disease, with effects worsening when combined with a Western-style diet.

Ali P. · 11 Oct 2026188
Book Accuses Johnson & Johnson of Two Million US Deaths, ABC Reports
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Book Accuses Johnson & Johnson of Two Million US Deaths, ABC Reports

Journalist Gardiner Harris tells ABC that Johnson & Johnson's reputation hides decades of negligence, illegal marketing and corruption.

Mariana Cruz · 10 Oct 2026173
Jember Regent Gus Fawait Visits Elderly Patient, Arranges Transfer to RSD dr. Soebandi
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Jember Regent Gus Fawait Visits Elderly Patient, Arranges Transfer to RSD dr. Soebandi

Jember Regent Muhammad Fawait visited a 71-year-old woman with chronic foot ulcers and coordinated her transfer to RSD dr. Soebandi for intensive care.

Olga N. Lebedev · 10 Oct 2026124
Early-Onset Alzheimer's May Carry Warning Signs Distinct From Known Risk Factors
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Early-Onset Alzheimer's May Carry Warning Signs Distinct From Known Risk Factors

Medical Xpress reports that early-onset Alzheimer's disease appears to show warning signs that differ from established risk factors.

R. Ali · 10 Oct 2026229
Mushroom Peptides Boost Saltiness by Up to 71% in Lab Tests, Study Finds
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Mushroom Peptides Boost Saltiness by Up to 71% in Lab Tests, Study Finds

Chinese researchers identified three mushroom-derived peptides that made salt solutions taste saltier in sensory tests, according to ScienceAlert.

Nigar Rzayev · 10 Oct 2026117
NewsNation Publishes Guide to Flu Vaccines as Season Approaches
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NewsNation Publishes Guide to Flu Vaccines as Season Approaches

NewsNation has released a guide covering the flu vaccines available to the public ahead of the coming flu season.

Surangel B. Salii · 10 Oct 2026246
Chiropractor Urges Spine Care Before Winter Chores and Icy Conditions Arrive
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Chiropractor Urges Spine Care Before Winter Chores and Icy Conditions Arrive

A chiropractor tells The Weather Network that tight muscles and untreated pain raise injury risk before snow shovelling and icy walks begin.

W. Permana · 10 Oct 2026253
Case Report Describes Invasive Melanoma Found Inside a Long-Existing Pigmented Lesion
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Case Report Describes Invasive Melanoma Found Inside a Long-Existing Pigmented Lesion

A Cureus case report describes an invasive melanoma detected within a pigmented lesion that had been present for about ten years.

Finn · 10 Oct 202683
Elevated PSA Result Is Only a First Clue, Urologist Says, Not a Cancer Diagnosis
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Elevated PSA Result Is Only a First Clue, Urologist Says, Not a Cancer Diagnosis

A urologist tells TODAY.com that one PSA test is a single snapshot and abnormal results often require further screening before cancer can be confirmed.

Fatima Abbasi · 10 Oct 2026104
Dermatology Times Reviews Long-Term Safety Data on JAK Inhibitors for Atopic Dermatitis
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Dermatology Times Reviews Long-Term Safety Data on JAK Inhibitors for Atopic Dermatitis

Dermatology Times reports on long-term epidemiological data examining the safety profile of JAK inhibitors used to treat atopic dermatitis.

Hawa Sesay · 10 Oct 202676
Canadians Over 50 Are Taking Up Parkour to Sharpen Balance and Prevent Falls
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Canadians Over 50 Are Taking Up Parkour to Sharpen Balance and Prevent Falls

Older adults in Canada and beyond are using parkour to build balance, strength and confidence, with instructors adapting the sport for all fitness levels.

Joshua Brown · 10 Oct 2026245
Social Conditions Shape How People Feel and Live With Chronic Pain, Researcher Says
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Social Conditions Shape How People Feel and Live With Chronic Pain, Researcher Says

A Portuguese social psychologist says chronic pain is produced by the brain but shaped by social context, from finances to family support.

Kojo Amoah · 10 Oct 202691
Study Examines Positional Sleep Apnea in Children With Down Syndrome
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Study Examines Positional Sleep Apnea in Children With Down Syndrome

A Cureus Journal of Medical Science paper looks at how common positional obstructive sleep apnea is in children with Down syndrome and its clinical features.

Swetha · 10 Oct 2026110
Sleepmaxxing 101: The Viral Bedtime Routine Experts Actually Approve Of
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Sleepmaxxing 101: The Viral Bedtime Routine Experts Actually Approve Of

I tested the viral sleepmaxxing routine with a real sleep researcher. Some hacks are genius. Some could hurt you. Here's what actually works.

Mateo Flores · 10 Oct 2026324
Dutch Woman, 27, Learns of Advanced Breast Cancer After Scan, De Telegraaf Reports
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Dutch Woman, 27, Learns of Advanced Breast Cancer After Scan, De Telegraaf Reports

Kayleigh, 27, was told she has metastatic breast cancer after a scan, according to De Telegraaf, which reports the mood shifted once the results came back.

Aisyah binti Ali · 10 Oct 2026172
Measles Reaches Allegheny County School as Pennsylvania Outbreak Sets 35-Year U.S. Record
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Measles Reaches Allegheny County School as Pennsylvania Outbreak Sets 35-Year U.S. Record

Allegheny County confirms a second measles case as Pennsylvania's outbreak becomes the largest in the U.S. in 35 years, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Prawit Kitjakarn · 9 Oct 2026237
Masked High Blood Pressure Tied to Greater Fall Risk in Older Adults, News-Medical Reports
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Masked High Blood Pressure Tied to Greater Fall Risk in Older Adults, News-Medical Reports

News-Medical reports that masked high blood pressure is linked to a higher risk of falls among older adults, according to newly reported findings.

Almaz Daba · 9 Oct 2026128
Study Links Cutting Sugary Drinks to Lower Childhood Obesity Rates
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Study Links Cutting Sugary Drinks to Lower Childhood Obesity Rates

A study reported by News-Medical finds that reducing sugary drink consumption is tied to lower obesity rates in children.

Nandini B. · 9 Oct 202672
Portugal's DGS Eases PrEP Monitoring and Allows Prescription in Primary Care
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Portugal's DGS Eases PrEP Monitoring and Allows Prescription in Primary Care

Updated DGS guidance simplifies follow-up for people on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and extends prescribing to primary care and community organizations.

Jason Thomas · 9 Oct 2026163
Genetic Test May Reveal Inherited Cancer Risk After Age 50, Report Says
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Genetic Test May Reveal Inherited Cancer Risk After Age 50, Report Says

A report from Elaf suggests a genetic screening test could uncover inherited cancer risks for people diagnosed after age 50.

Jinal Pawar · 9 Oct 2026238
Portugal's DGS Eases PrEP Monitoring and Expands Prescribing to Primary Care
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Portugal's DGS Eases PrEP Monitoring and Expands Prescribing to Primary Care

Portugal's health authority updated its PrEP guidance to simplify follow-up and allow prescribing in primary care and community organizations.

Joan Vives · 9 Oct 2026227

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