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Beyond the scale: Men turn to cosmetic clinics to complete weight-loss transformation

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Plastic surgeon Dr Sean Alemi poses in an operating room in New York, US, August 21, 2026.  — Reuters  As top-selling weight-loss drugs help more US men slim down, a growing number are seeking cosmetic treatments for sagging skin, hair loss and dental issues to complete their physical transformation, patients and plastic surgeons say. Mark…

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FDA approves daily HIV pill from Gilead designed to simplify treatment for some patients

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The Food and Drug Administration approved a once-daily HIV pill from Gilead that could help simplify care for some patients, the company announced Thursday.  The drug, marketed as Bixlenvo, is aimed at patients whose virus is already under control but who remain on complicated treatment regimens. It could also appeal to those who simply want…

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Pennsylvania health department reports 2 measles deaths in Lancaster County

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Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years, the state health department announced Tuesday. The two people who died were not vaccinated against the virus, and the deaths occurred in Lancaster County. Gov. Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen held a news conference about the measles deaths on…

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Share Your Experiences With the Public Health System in Louisiana

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Since the coronavirus pandemic, Louisiana has led the nation in reshaping its public health policies, including prohibiting state employees from promoting vaccines and embracing criticism of Covid health measures. I am a Louisiana-based reporter seeking to understand how changes to those policies have affected the everyday lives of people who live here. I am particularly…

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Everyday habit linked to dramatically lower risk of dying from heart disease

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A simple daily habit may be linked to a dramatically lower risk of premature death, particularly from heart disease — no gym membership required. People who climbed stairs had a 39% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a 24% lower risk of dying from any…

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Experimental blood test finds high-risk colorectal lesions before cancer develops

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A health worker takes test tubes with plasma and blood samples in Hollywood, Florida, US, September 24, 2020. — Reuters  An experimental blood test for detecting colorectal cancer also shows promise for preventing it, researchers say. Several blood tests are already commercially available for colorectal cancer screening, but the new test is also highly sensitive…

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Doctor discusses released Fauci texts on the COVID vaccine and pregnant women

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Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy…

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This Olympian curbed his unhealthy porn habit – here are the signs and steps to recovery

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If you are worried about your porn use, Ince recommends seeking out support from a qualified and experienced professional. A registered psychologist can be particularly helpful because they may consider your mental health more broadly, “and we know that co-occurring mental health problems are more or less the rule, rather than the exception”, he says….

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