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I’m an oncologist — 5 cancer symptoms people dismiss as normal aging or stress - New York Post

I’m an oncologist — 5 cancer symptoms people dismiss as normal aging or stress - New York Post

Many cancer symptoms overlap with changes people commonly associate with getting older, making treatable cancers more difficult to detect. Knowing which symptoms are often dismissed can help people…

Column | Want a younger brain? Exercise in your 40s may help. - The Washington Post

Column | Want a younger brain? Exercise in your 40s may help. - The Washington Post

Even if you’ve never worked out, starting in middle age — even with brisk walks — can have a bigger impact on your brain than you think.

No. 1 Mistake People Make When Buying Walking Shoes That Harms Foot Health - TODAY.com

No. 1 Mistake People Make When Buying Walking Shoes That Harms Foot Health - TODAY.com

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a physical therapist reveals a common mistake people make when buying walking shoes that can harm foot health, and how to avoid it.

The 5 mosquito-borne diseases you’re most likely to get in the U.S. - The Washington Post

The 5 mosquito-borne diseases you’re most likely to get in the U.S. - The Washington Post

These diseases usually cause mild symptoms (or none at all), but they can have more serious complications in certain people.

Want to age better? Researchers say 4-minute routine may help prevent dangerous falls - Fox News

Want to age better? Researchers say 4-minute routine may help prevent dangerous falls - Fox News

A Penn State clinical trial finds just four minutes of daily strength exercise can improve mobility, balance, and leg strength in older adults.

Shocking side effect of blood pressure medication sent woman to the ER - New York Post

Shocking side effect of blood pressure medication sent woman to the ER - New York Post

A swollen lip was the first sign of a life-threatening reaction to a medication she’d been on for 10 years.

Tetanus cases are on the rise. A doctor explains what to know and how to protect yourself - CNN

Tetanus cases are on the rise. A doctor explains what to know and how to protect yourself - CNN

Recent CDC reports found dozens of tetanus deaths since 2011 and four cases in children in 2024. CNN’s Dr. Leana Wen explains how people can protect themselves.

A Son Removes His Credit Card From His Mother’s DoorDash Account After Her Cancer Progresses, Leading To Family Disagreement Over Her Care - TwistedSifter

A Son Removes His Credit Card From His Mother’s DoorDash Account After Her Cancer Progresses, Leading To Family Disagreement Over Her Care - TwistedSifter

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This emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery - ScienceDaily

This emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery - ScienceDaily

A minimally invasive treatment called GAE is helping people with chronic knee pain get back to gardening, cycling, and other activities without undergoing knee replacement surgery. Early studies suggest the procedure can provide years of relief by reducing in…