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I’m a pulmonologist. Here’s why new wellness claims about nicotine worry me. - The Washington Post

I’m a pulmonologist. Here’s why new wellness claims about nicotine worry me. - The Washington Post

Some wellness influencers are saying nicotine promotes cognition and longevity. Scientific studies, however, paint a more complicated picture.

Sorority rush gets Ozempic makeover as some college women resort to weight-loss injections - Fox News

Sorority rush gets Ozempic makeover as some college women resort to weight-loss injections - Fox News

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are said to be quietly reshaping sorority rush culture, as college students chase an increasingly thin beauty ideal.

3 science-backed home remedies to ease the common cold - The Washington Post

3 science-backed home remedies to ease the common cold - The Washington Post

Rest and hydration are essential, but these other strategies may also bring relief.

Here's What It Means If Your Socks Leave Marks On Your Legs — And When To Be Concerned - HuffPost

Here's What It Means If Your Socks Leave Marks On Your Legs — And When To Be Concerned - HuffPost

Many people experience indents on their legs after wearing socks all day long — but is it normal?

Millions of parents are taking GLP-1s. How should they talk to their kids about it? - The Washington Post

Millions of parents are taking GLP-1s. How should they talk to their kids about it? - The Washington Post

People are grappling with how to talk to inquisitive children who might notice a box of syringes in the fridge, a smaller serving on a plate or a parent’s changing body size.

Column | Concussions may raise dementia risk. Here’s how to protect yourself. - The Washington Post

Column | Concussions may raise dementia risk. Here’s how to protect yourself. - The Washington Post

Commonly caused by falls in older adults, concussions are linked to an 18 percent increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

California officials warn of possible measles exposure in 6 counties due to infected Amtrak rider - KCRA

California officials warn of possible measles exposure in 6 counties due to infected Amtrak rider - KCRA

State public health officials are warning about a possible measles exposure across multiple California counties after an infected passenger traveled across the country on trains and buses.

DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises - Al Jazeera

DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises - Al Jazeera

50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.

There was a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport - Inquirer.com

There was a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport - Inquirer.com

The city department of public health is notifying travelers and others of the possible exposure, which is unrelated to the recent measles exposures at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.