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The pros and cons of being a surrogate

Circle Surrogacy reports that becoming a gestational surrogate is a personal choice involving emotional, financial, and time commitments, requiring careful consideration.

The states facing the biggest Medicare shake-up this enrollment season

Every October, Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) gives beneficiaries a six-week window between Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 to …
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From tap to table: Practical ways to limit microplastic exposure at home

The prevalence of plastics isn’t new. Since World War II, mass-produced plastics have increasingly littered sidewalks, oceans, and …
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12 supplements to take in fall

Football games. Cozy sweaters. And pumpkin spice everything. Fall has its perks, but there can be drawbacks, too. Fall (from the …
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Beyond the peptide hype: Which treatments have FDA approval?

Peptides have become a popular topic in the health and wellness world. You may have heard claims that peptide products can help you …
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Is the ADHD tax real? Experts say yes, and share 5 ways to rein it in

ADHD can shape how you think, feel, behave, and move through the world, touching on everything from work and relationships to everyday …
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Seeing the Benefits of an Eye Exam

Be wise, look out for your eyes and get regular vision exams.

(NAPSI)—Most people remember receiving vision screenings at school; a simple test to determine whether a student was seeing well or needed glasses. What some don’t realize is that staying current …

Where You Live Shouldn't Limit Your Cancer Care

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Radioligand therapy (RLT) delivers targeted treatment directly to cancer cellsThe number of RLT treatment sites has expanded about sevenfold in the U.S.Common questions about …

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Dry Eye: An Overlooked Symptom of Perimenopause and Menopause

(Feature Impact) Dry eye is one of the most overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, the phase of fluctuating hormones leading up to a woman’s final period, and menopause, the point in a woman’s …

Why Women Should Find Out Their Breast Cancer Risk Earlier than You Think

(NewsUSA) - For many people, breast cancer screening becomes a priority around age 40. However, according to recommendations from the American College of Radiology® (ACR®), one of the most …

Youth Tobacco Use Is at Historic Lows. Adult Smokers Still Need Better Choices.

(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not …

America’s New Drug Dealers Have Moved from Street Corners to the Internet – and the FDA is Letting Them

(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss …

Landmark Agreement is a Milestone Moment for Youth Mental Health

(NewsUSA) - It's no secret that kids today are struggling with mental health. Heightened academic pressure, the stress of growing up, family dynamics and lack of social connection all play a role, …

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FAIR Act aims to improve rare disease clinical trial, treatment access

(BPT) - Teresa Barnes knows on a deeply personal level the impact that a devastating rare disease can have on a family. Over the course of 10 years, she watched her father, aunt and three uncles die …

The miles behind the mission: How Team Reeve supports those affected by paralysis

(BPT) - One November morning in 2005, media executive John McConnell woke up late for a bike ride and run with his friends. Sprinting out the door, running shoes in hand, he quickly got on his bike, …

From Uncertainty to Reassurance: How a Small Heart Monitor and Ablation Procedure Helped One Father Conquer the Unknowns of Atrial Fibrillation

(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The …

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Alone at 75: The states where the most older adults live by themselves

Roughly one in five people aged 50 or older now live alone, based on AARP data. Of those, about 60% feel at ease living alone and …
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The rise of ‘healthkeeping’: How everyone's doctor's appointment became her job

The drive is the worst. For Kandis Daroski, a mom of three in the rural Midwest, it’s a minimum 30-minute slog each way for every …
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Why maintaining muscle matters during weight loss, and how to do it

When you lose weight, you don’t just lose body fat. You lose muscle, too. Some muscle loss is normal, whether you lose weight …
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Aging and independence: Survey highlights the gap between knowing and doing

A Place for Mom surveyed more than 1,000 adults ages 40 to 80 in June 2026 to understand how they picture later life, what they …
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Loneliness is being treated as a serious health risk

A few years ago, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a formal advisory describing loneliness and social isolation as an epidemic — the …
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News for a healthful life

7 proven acne treatments for teens

Honeydew reports on 7 effective acne treatments for teens, including options like low-dose Accutane, tretinoin, and benzoyl peroxide, tailored to individual needs.

The paperwork problem: How many FDA warning letters actually cite document failures

Kivo reports a rise in FDA warning letters to drug firms due to documentation failures, with 94% citing recordkeeping issues.

Protect Your Heart and Brain by Knowing the Signs and Symptoms of AFib

(Feature Impact) AFib is a type of arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder, that happens when your heart's electrical signals fire abnormally, causing an irregular heartbeat. More than 10 million people in the U.S. live with AFib, so if you're one of them, there are plenty of ways to find connection, support and resources to help.