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Health

Will climate change make plague-filled NYC summers like this one the new norm? - Gothamist

Will climate change make plague-filled NYC summers like this one the new norm? - Gothamist

Policy experts say climate change is exacerbating a litany of public health threats.

New US guidelines may affect how young adults manage ‘bad’ cholesterol - CNN

New US guidelines may affect how young adults manage ‘bad’ cholesterol - CNN

Updated cholesterol guidelines could make more than half of adults ages 30 to 79 in the United States eligible for statins. Here’s what patients should know.

New clues about whether genes or environment influence our health more - The Seattle Times

New clues about whether genes or environment influence our health more - The Seattle Times

The bottom line is that how healthy we are isn’t solely a matter of personal choice.

How vaccine skeptics use storytelling effectively to create powerful but medically inaccurate messaging - The Conversation

How vaccine skeptics use storytelling effectively to create powerful but medically inaccurate messaging - The Conversation

Recognizing the stories behind people’s concerns with vaccines can help public health advocates build a more inclusive approach to healthcare.

How financial stress can affect the brain over the long term - The Washington Post

How financial stress can affect the brain over the long term - The Washington Post

People who experienced persistent financial struggles were slower to process information and showed memory recall decline by middle age.

3 things to begin paying attention to as you age - The Washington Post

3 things to begin paying attention to as you age - The Washington Post

Your risk of falling increases, and dementia symptoms may start earlier than you’d expect.

Where You Carry Your Body Fat Is Directly Linked to Brain Aging in First-of-Its-Kind Study - ScienceAlert

Where You Carry Your Body Fat Is Directly Linked to Brain Aging in First-of-Its-Kind Study - ScienceAlert

You can weigh the same as someone else, have the same BMI, and still be carrying a completely different risk to your brain.

How Much Red Meat Is Healthy to Eat Per Week? A Dietitian Weighs In - TODAY.com

How Much Red Meat Is Healthy to Eat Per Week? A Dietitian Weighs In - TODAY.com

Many people get their protein from red meat. But experts recommend limiting red and processed meat. Here’s how often to eat it, according to a dietitian.

Why are so many disease outbreaks popping up at once in US? - NewsNation

Why are so many disease outbreaks popping up at once in US? - NewsNation

Aging infrastructure, globalization of the food supply and post-pandemic strains on public health systems are part to blame, experts say.