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Health

Is food sequencing worth a try? Here’s what the science says

Is food sequencing worth a try? Here’s what the science says

  • Joyce Hendley Harvard Health Publishing

What if eating your salad first could help you keep your blood sugar steadier and leave you feeling fuller? That's the idea behind food sequencing.

What the typical American's life looks like in 2026, by the numbers

What the typical American's life looks like in 2026, by the numbers

  • Crystal Huggins Plainview Daily Herald, Texas

How average are you? Using the latest available federal and industry data, here are 15 numbers that help define everyday American life in 2026.

Why Sweets Cravings Hit at Night?

Why Sweets Cravings Hit at Night?

  • WooGlobe - News

Craving sweets after dinner is common and can have several causes, according to a September 2, 2026 report from Verywell Health. Experts say cutting out too much sugar can create perceived deprivation, while food advertising and social media can trigger cravings. Sugar also activates the bra…

Men turn to cosmetic clinics to complete transformation after GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

Men turn to cosmetic clinics to complete transformation after GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

  • Sriparna Roy Reuters

Surgeons cite social media and shifting masculinity norms behind rising male esthetic demand. GoodRx data shows men now account for 28.3% of weight-loss drug use. Doctors expect demand to grow.

The world's oldest living person just turned a year older. Meet Ethel

The world's oldest living person just turned a year older. Meet Ethel

  • SALEEN MARTIN USA Today

They say each birthday is a blessing, and one woman living in southeast England has had 117 of them.

Survey: Americans who say they drink alcohol still at record low

Survey: Americans who say they drink alcohol still at record low

  • Sara Moniuszko USA Today

Consuming alcohol is linked to negative health effects, including a higher chance of certain cancers.

Many states cover doula care, but access often out of reach

Many states cover doula care, but access often out of reach

  • RACHEL SPEARS KFF Health News

Today, doulas are covered in 26 states and Washington, D.C. An additional 20 states have considered proposals or are working to implement similar policies.

Many states cover doula care, but access often out of reach

Many states cover doula care, but access often out of reach

    Today, doulas are covered in 26 states and Washington, D.C. An additional 20 states have considered proposals or are working to implement similar policies.

    Unregulated use of peptides raises alarm among researchers

    Unregulated use of peptides raises alarm among researchers

      Driven by social media hype and a growing distrust of public health guidance, consumer demand for experimental drugs exploded over the past decade.

      Massachusetts Study Links Abstinence to Brain Changes

      Massachusetts Study Links Abstinence to Brain Changes

        Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School found that alcohol abstinence was followed by changes in the brain’s bed nucleus of the stria terminalis, or BNST, in mice. Some abstinent mice later showed compulsive-like drinking, consuming alcohol despite an increasingly bitter taste. Their BNST a…

        Massive Texas Study Links Midlife Exercise to Brain Health

        Massive Texas Study Links Midlife Exercise to Brain Health

          A new University of Texas at San Antonio study suggests midlife cardiovascular health may influence brain aging decades later. Researchers analyzed 402 adults from San Antonio, with 52% identifying as Hispanic and an average age of 57.9. Physical activity was linked to slower cognitive decli…

          Low-fat dairy may not be as beneficial after all, new study finds

          Low-fat dairy may not be as beneficial after all, new study finds

            All those years of reaching for the "skim" and "fat-free" options in the milk and cheese aisle may not have been the heart-healthy move we once thought.

            Looksmaxxing: Why young men are chasing perfection

            Looksmaxxing: Why young men are chasing perfection

              Looksmaxxing ranges from fitness and skincare to cosmetic surgery and DIY fillers, with some men pursuing increasingly extreme changes.

              New Oral Weight-Loss Pill Beats Expectations in Trial

              New Oral Weight-Loss Pill Beats Expectations in Trial

                An experimental oral GLP-1 drug called aleniglipron helped adults with obesity or overweight lose up to about 12% of their body weight over 36 weeks, according to a new trial from Northwestern University published in Nature Medicine. Unlike injectable treatments such as Wegovy and Ozempic, a…

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                ‘Hacks,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ have the best chance for Emmys

                ‘Hacks,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ have the best chance for Emmys

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                The Weight | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical

                Peacock's ‘Crystal Lake’ series looks at what prompted ‘Friday the 13th’

                Peacock's ‘Crystal Lake’ series looks at what prompted ‘Friday the 13th’

                Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ isn’t afraid to make pointless trips

                Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ isn’t afraid to make pointless trips

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                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

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