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In September 2023, Heather Barry knew something was wrong. She had welcomed her third daughter in May, and while the delivery had been complicated, Barry had recovered. She was “starting to get (her) groove back,” but over the summer she began struggling with constipation and kept finding blood in her …

Want to reduce spending without quitting consumption cold turkey? A “low-buy” year is trending for this very reason — and it can have a positive impact on not only your finances but also your mental health.  A modified version of previously popular “no buy” pledges, the low-buy version attracts a …

Many of President-elect Donald Trump’s candidates for federal health agencies have promoted policies and goals that put them at odds with one another or with Trump’s choice to run the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., setting the stage for internal friction over public health initiatives. …

For decades, Phil Passen was an active runner and boxer. He jogged dozens of miles per week and regularly took part in competitions, all while parenting his 9-year-old daughter and working in finance.  He felt fit and healthy — so when his primary care physician at NYU Langone Health told …

“You had to pay the fee, or the doctor wasn’t going to see you anymore.” That was the takeaway for Terri Marroquin of Midland, Texas, when her longtime physician began charging a membership fee in 2019. She found out about the change when someone at the physician’s front desk pointed …

It’s not a cigarette or vape, because there’s no smoke. And it’s not chewing tobacco, because there’s no tobacco or spitting required. It’s called Zyn, a brand of nicotine pouches that have gained popularity, especially among younger demographics.  Some proponents of the pouches say it gives them a rush, while others …

While some are choosing not to drink this holiday season, for others it can be a time of excess — sometimes to the point where loved ones become concerned.  Alcohol use disorder, or AUD, falls on a spectrum of mild, moderate or severe, and is characterized by an “impaired ability …

Sometimes sleep deprivation can be hard to avoid, but a strategy called “sleep banking” may help you counterbalance it. Whether you’re planning a trip abroad or about to welcome a newborn, sometimes we know when we’re going to lose out on sleep. Experts say sleep banking can help you make …

“I’ll fit back into these jeans one day.” “I’m buying a smaller wedding dress so I have to lose weight before the big day.” “I need to fit back into my bikini before the summer.” Many of us have heard these declarations, or even made them ourselves – but purchasing …

If you’ve ever complained about the difficulties of making friends as an adult, you’ve likely heard some less-than-helpful advice like “try joining a club” or “meet people at the gym!” Comedian and author Lane Moore has been there — and as anyone else who’s tried to navigate friendships in the …