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For those participating in “Dry January,” another potential benefit of giving up alcohol has emerged.  Giving up alcoholic drinks — or reducing the amount that’s consumed — could reduce the risk of getting oral or esophageal cancer, according to a special report published in The New England Journal of Medicine on Dec. 28. Researchers from…

Federal safety officials are investigating whether recalled meat samplers sold at Sam’s Club warehouses across the country are involved in an outbreak of salmonella that has stricken two dozen people in 14 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday posted a food safety alert cautioning consumers about Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat…

In today’s fast-paced world, balancing work and personal life is more challenging than ever, especially for busy professionals. The demands of a high-pressure job can often lead to neglecting personal health and well-being. However, adopting healthy habits is crucial for maintaining energy, productivity, and overall life satisfaction. Here are practical tips for busy professionals to…

Thanks to its weight loss drug, Novo Nordisk briefly became Europe’s most valuable firm in 2023.

Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton said she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive. In an interview that aired Monday on NBC’s “Today” show, Retton said while wearing a breathing tube pumping oxygen through her nose that she was…

Experts, including psychologists who specialize in body image, agree — making comments on someone’s appearance can be harmful, even if you think you have good intentions.  Since you may not know what someone is going through, making comments about a person’s body, whether it’s the size, shape, or just about anything else, is not only…