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How Private Equity Killed the American Dream

How Private Equity Killed the American Dream

In her new book “Bad Company,” journalist Megan Greenwell chronicles how private equity upended industries from health care to local news—and the ways workers are fighting back.

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2025-06-17T17:00:00Z

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A nasal spray company wants to make it harder for the FTC to police health claims

A nasal spray company wants to make it harder for the FTC to police health claims

In the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, a health products company called Xlear began advertising its saline nasal spray to people desperately searching for ways to protect themselves from a new virus. In its marketing, Xlear pointed to studies that it said sup…

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2025-06-24T21:43:54Z

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Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures to soar

Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures to soar

The alerts warn of increased pressure on health and social care services as temperatures climb.

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2025-06-26T10:10:24Z

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Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures above 30C likely

Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures above 30C likely

Alerts have been issued across England and will come into place at midday on Thursday.

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2025-06-19T09:54:22Z

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Health alerts come into force ahead of second heatwave

Health alerts come into force ahead of second heatwave

The UK could see its hottest day of the year on Monday, as a likely heatwave coincides with Glastonbury and Wimbledon.

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2025-06-27T11:32:51Z

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Spike in Pancreas Problems From Weight-Loss Drugs Prompts Investigation

Spike in Pancreas Problems From Weight-Loss Drugs Prompts Investigation

Over 100 cases of acute pancreatitis have been reported to UK health regulators this year, many tied to the newest GLP-1 drug on the market.

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2025-06-26T15:37:46Z

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New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM

New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM

But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.

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2025-07-02T21:34:01Z

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Person dies from rabies after stray dog contact

Person dies from rabies after stray dog contact

The person died after contact with a dog while on holiday in Morocco, the UK Health Security Agency says.

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2025-06-18T12:52:52Z

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Yellow heat health alerts issued for most of England

Yellow heat health alerts issued for most of England

The alerts covers most of England and warns of an impact on health and social care due to high temperatures.

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2025-06-17T10:29:54Z

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Parents face hurdles vaccinating children - report

Parents face hurdles vaccinating children - report

Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts.

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2025-06-30T23:06:13Z

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RFK Jr. is coming for your vaccines

RFK Jr. is coming for your vaccines

Last November, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that, as secretary of health and human services, he would not "take away anybody's vaccines." If you believed him, you were duped. The longtime anti-vaccine crusader remains intent on vilifying lifesaving immunization…

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2025-06-18T13:52:01Z

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Here comes the AI sponcon

Here comes the AI sponcon

Social media is filled with an endless supply of people selling things, from Shein try-on hauls to health supplement and gadget product placements. Influencer marketing disrupted traditional advertising, creating an army of living room salespeople pumping out…

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2025-06-14T22:15:34Z

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The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries

The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries

After nearly a decade of wearables testing, I've amassed a truly terrifying amount of health and fitness data. And while I enjoy poring over my daily data, there's one part I've come to loathe: AI summaries. Over the last two years, a deluge of AI-generated s…

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2025-06-27T16:56:26Z

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At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.

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2025-06-28T19:20:18Z

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The long-awaited digital health IPO is back, but most late-stage healthcare startups aren't ready for it, according to bankers

The long-awaited digital health IPO is back, but most late-stage healthcare startups aren't ready for it, according to bankers

Hinge Health and Omada Health reawakened the digital health IPO market. But most late-stage healthcare startups aren't ready to follow them this year.

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2025-06-26T09:00:01Z

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Oura Ring 4 On Sale for the First Time Ever, Amazon Crushes the Price for Prime Day

Oura Ring 4 On Sale for the First Time Ever, Amazon Crushes the Price for Prime Day

Many sizes are already sold out on Amazon.

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2025-07-09T16:10:08Z

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The EPA Plans to ‘Reconsider’ Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos

The EPA Plans to ‘Reconsider’ Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos

President Donald Trump has supported use of asbestos in the past and blamed the mob for its bad reputation.

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2025-06-18T21:07:40Z

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RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz say health insurers will cut red tape on 'prior authorizations'

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz say health insurers will cut red tape on 'prior authorizations'

In recent years, health insurers ramped up the practice of requiring doctors to get their approval before tests and procedures. On Monday, health leaders announced voluntary reforms from insurers.

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2025-06-24T09:00:00Z

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With Fitbit part of Google, Amazon Is Clearing Out the Fitbit Charge 6 at a New All-Time Low.

With Fitbit part of Google, Amazon Is Clearing Out the Fitbit Charge 6 at a New All-Time Low.

The Fitbit Charge 6 is a top fitness tracker, and this Prime Day deal is fantastic.

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2025-07-08T16:55:54Z

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US Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

US Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

In United States v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors was not unconstitutional—the first case of its kind on which the court has ruled.

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2025-06-18T15:37:23Z

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NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk

NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk

Scheme is part of the government's 10-year plan for the NHS in England aimed at easing pressure on services.

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2025-06-21T04:52:33Z

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UK could break hottest day record with 33C peak

UK could break hottest day record with 33C peak

Temperatures could peak at 33C on Friday to break Thursday's record for hottest day of the year.

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2025-06-20T02:35:29Z

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Second 30C day for London ahead of Monday's UK heatwave peak

Second 30C day for London ahead of Monday's UK heatwave peak

The temperature could climb to mid-30s on Monday as second amber alert in two weeks continues

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2025-06-29T04:50:16Z

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RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Votes Against Thimerosal Flu Shots, Citing Debunked Risks

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Votes Against Thimerosal Flu Shots, Citing Debunked Risks

The vast majority of research has failed to show any link between thimerosal and autism or other neurological issues.

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2025-06-26T17:45:13Z

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This Is the Cheapest Apple Watch Ever, Amazon Is Going Completely Nuts for Prime Day

This Is the Cheapest Apple Watch Ever, Amazon Is Going Completely Nuts for Prime Day

At this price, it’s a deal on an Apple Watch you won’t find anywhere else.

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2025-07-06T17:17:20Z

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Amazon Is Going All In, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Drops to a Price That’s Sure to Make Apple Furious

Amazon Is Going All In, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Drops to a Price That’s Sure to Make Apple Furious

Prime Day is wild, we didn’t expect a deal like this on the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

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2025-07-08T14:55:41Z

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Study Says U.S. Babies Are Missing a Key Gut Microbe, Fueling Allergy Risk

Study Says U.S. Babies Are Missing a Key Gut Microbe, Fueling Allergy Risk

New research suggests the lack of a bacterium known to help infants digest breast milk could have significant consequences for the developing immune system.

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2025-06-24T17:55:44Z

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Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Smartwatch (Tactical Edition) Drops to a Never-Seen-Before Price for Prime Day

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Smartwatch (Tactical Edition) Drops to a Never-Seen-Before Price for Prime Day

This rugged, tactical Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Smartwatch at its lowest price ever can handle it all.

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2025-07-07T16:25:41Z

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States sue Trump administration for sharing health data with DHS

States sue Trump administration for sharing health data with DHS

California is leading 20 state attorneys general in a lawsuit seeking to block health officials from further sharing Medicaid data and DHS from using it for immigration enforcement.

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2025-07-02T00:13:20Z

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Scientists Uncover Exercise Lifehack: Go to Bed

Scientists Uncover Exercise Lifehack: Go to Bed

New research has found that people who tuck into bed early tend to be more physically active the next day.

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2025-07-02T16:00:38Z

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Hundreds of NHS quangos to be scrapped

Hundreds of NHS quangos to be scrapped

Ministers set to abolish bodies which advocate on behalf of patients and support whistleblowers.

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2025-06-28T05:00:26Z

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Warning over filler injections in public toilets

Warning over filler injections in public toilets

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute found evidence of untrained and unlicensed practitioners giving cosmetic procedures.

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2025-06-18T05:53:46Z

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What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?

What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?

The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.

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2025-06-30T16:58:30Z

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DOJ announces a record-breaking takedown of health care fraud schemes

DOJ announces a record-breaking takedown of health care fraud schemes

The Justice Department announced charges in what officials describe as the largest health care fraud bust in DOJ history.

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2025-06-30T20:39:35Z

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Print. Fold. Share. Download WIRED's How to Win a Fight Zine Here

Print. Fold. Share. Download WIRED's How to Win a Fight Zine Here

Never made a zine? Haven’t made one since 1999? We made one, and so can you.

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2025-06-20T10:00:00Z

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It's not just for gyms bros — scientists say a 50-cent muscle-building supplement slows aging and may counteract Alzheimer's

It's not just for gyms bros — scientists say a 50-cent muscle-building supplement slows aging and may counteract Alzheimer's

Creatine, beyond its muscle-building qualities, aids in fat loss, cognitive longevity, and heart health — and sales are booming.

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2025-06-21T09:45:01Z

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I thought I had great cholesterol, but a trendy new blood test said the opposite — sending me down a mind-boggling rabbit hole

I thought I had great cholesterol, but a trendy new blood test said the opposite — sending me down a mind-boggling rabbit hole

A $500 annual blood testing membership promises to help consumers take their health into their own hands. Can it deliver?

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2025-07-05T09:48:01Z

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Why Omada Health is resisting an AI takeover after its IPO

Why Omada Health is resisting an AI takeover after its IPO

Newly public Omada Health says it won't turn patient care over to AI as the tech consumes investor interest.

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2025-06-11T12:00:01Z

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I Took a Quick Tour Through Longevity Culture. Here's What I Learned About Reverse Aging

I Took a Quick Tour Through Longevity Culture. Here's What I Learned About Reverse Aging

The quest to live longer and maximize our health spans is going mainstream. I listened to the experts, and I have some thoughts.

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2025-06-16T16:35:18Z

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My Favorite Feature's Back! I Tried Out the New Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

My Favorite Feature's Back! I Tried Out the New Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

From first-of-their-kind health tools to the return of the rotating bezel, here's what's new and noteworthy on Samsung's latest smartwatches.

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2025-07-09T14:00:00Z

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Heatwave peak set to bring 34C to parts of UK

Heatwave peak set to bring 34C to parts of UK

The rise in temperature coincides with the beginning of Wimbledon and the end of Glastonbury Festival.

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2025-06-30T01:32:27Z

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Hands-On: Gemini Arrives on Wrists and It Could Change Everything

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Hands-On: Gemini Arrives on Wrists and It Could Change Everything

Google's AI chatbot could be the secret sauce to making smartwatches exciting again.

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2025-07-09T14:54:46Z

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Recycled Polyester Saved This American Factory. Environmentalists Hate It

Recycled Polyester Saved This American Factory. Environmentalists Hate It

Unifi survived competition from China by helping fashion brands meet sustainability goals. But not everyone agrees that its polyester made from recycled plastic bottles should be produced in the US.

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2025-06-23T11:00:00Z

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Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Literally Kill, Study Warns

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Literally Kill, Study Warns

Millions of Americans are expected to lose their Medicaid coverage under the current version of the bill, and many will suffer or die as a result, a new analysis shows.

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2025-06-16T21:00:44Z

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We've got the right balance, says PM after benefits U-turn

We've got the right balance, says PM after benefits U-turn

The prime minister has made concessions on his welfare bill after an angry response from 120 of his own MPs.

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2025-06-27T14:01:42Z

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People Are Using AI Chatbots to Guide Their Psychedelic Trips

People Are Using AI Chatbots to Guide Their Psychedelic Trips

As psychedelic companies and therapy apps experiment with AI, people are already taking huge doses of drugs and using chatbots to process their trips.

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2025-07-07T11:00:00Z

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International Nuclear Watchdog Issues Stark Warning In Wake of US Iran Strikes

International Nuclear Watchdog Issues Stark Warning In Wake of US Iran Strikes

“Violence and destruction could reach unimaginable levels” if diplomacy is not pursued, said the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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2025-06-23T15:08:54Z

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The Petkit Purobox Ultra is $250 off for Prime Day

The Petkit Purobox Ultra is $250 off for Prime Day

This automatic cat litter box answers the questions we never asked, and now is at the lowest price we've seen all year.

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2025-07-09T19:47:17Z

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Measles cases in the US reach 33-year high

Measles cases in the US reach 33-year high

It is the latest milestone in the ongoing outbreak of a disease that was once thought to be eliminated in the US.

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2025-07-07T18:54:52Z

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Heatwave eases as wind and rain drift across UK

Heatwave eases as wind and rain drift across UK

After the recent heat, Sunday feels very different - and there is unsettled weather ahead.

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2025-06-22T13:25:12Z

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Garmin’s new sleep-tracking armband lasts a full week between charges

Garmin’s new sleep-tracking armband lasts a full week between charges

Garmin has announced a new sleep-tracking band that can be strapped to your upper arm, which could make it more comfortable to wear overnight. The Index Sleep Monitor tracks sleep stages, heart rate, and even your breathing to create a “comprehensive view of …

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2025-06-17T18:39:32Z

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History Shows the Danger of Trump and RFK Jr.’s Health Policies

History Shows the Danger of Trump and RFK Jr.’s Health Policies

The medical achievements of the 20th century demonstrate how global health infrastructure is key to public health.

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2025-06-11T18:37:04Z

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The best Apple Watch Prime Day deals

The best Apple Watch Prime Day deals

Apple typically doesn’t discount its own hardware, which makes Prime Day deals on its gear so appealing. We’ve rounded up the best Apple Watch Prime Day deals, and we’re particularly struck by the discount on the Apple Watch Series 10. The 42mm aluminum GPS m…

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2025-07-09T14:03:37Z

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Popular UV Manicure Lamps Might Be Frying Your Skin at the Molecular Level

Popular UV Manicure Lamps Might Be Frying Your Skin at the Molecular Level

Recent research is the latest to suggest that UV nail polish dryers aren't harmless to our skin cells.

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2025-07-08T16:20:56Z

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How Trump's travel ban could disrupt the way knowledge about health is shared

How Trump's travel ban could disrupt the way knowledge about health is shared

Global health specialists talk about the consequences of the full or partial ban on travel to the U.S. from 19 countries.

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2025-06-17T17:10:57Z

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RFK Jr.'s picks for CDC vaccine advisers meet this week amid controversy

RFK Jr.'s picks for CDC vaccine advisers meet this week amid controversy

For the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all the members of the vaccine committee, it is meeting in Atlanta.

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2025-06-25T09:00:53Z

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How Business Insider investigated the true cost of data centers

How Business Insider investigated the true cost of data centers

How Business Insider calculated data centers' true cost, from their electricity and water use to their impact on the environment and public health.

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2025-06-17T08:13:01Z

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Kelsea Ballerini says fitness in her 20s was all about looks. Here's what changed once she hit her 30s.

Kelsea Ballerini says fitness in her 20s was all about looks. Here's what changed once she hit her 30s.

Even though Kelsea Ballerini is more mindful of her health now that she's in her 30s, there's one guilty pleasure she can't give up.

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2025-06-20T03:54:00Z

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These are the 9 healthcare startups next in line to go public, according to bankers and investors

These are the 9 healthcare startups next in line to go public, according to bankers and investors

The digital health market is welcoming new IPOs for the first time in years. Bankers and investors think these 9 startups could go public next.

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2025-07-07T09:00:01Z

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Here's everything Garmin will and won't share with Google Health Connect

Here's everything Garmin will and won't share with Google Health Connect

Garmin will share workouts and "wellness" data like sleep, calories, and steps. But your favorite Garmin tools will remain in Connect.

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2025-06-30T17:35:20Z

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Laps Google and Apple on Health Features. But How Will They Work?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Laps Google and Apple on Health Features. But How Will They Work?

Commentary: Tracking vascular load and antioxidants, as well as AI sleep and running coaches, all sound promising. Will they actually live up to Samsung's claims?

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2025-07-09T16:36:00Z

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What Your Poop Is Signaling to You About Your Digestive Health

What Your Poop Is Signaling to You About Your Digestive Health

Speaking about your bowel movements can be embarrassing, but gastroenterologists explain the significance and key indicators you should be aware of.

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2025-07-09T22:30:00Z

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Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Solar Is 40% Off, Amazon’s Giving Up Its Entire Margin for Prime Day

Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Solar Is 40% Off, Amazon’s Giving Up Its Entire Margin for Prime Day

The Garmin fēnix 7X Pro Solar is pure luxury for anyone who takes their training seriously.

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2025-07-06T16:27:57Z

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Climate Disasters Hit the Brain Before Babies Are Even Born, Study Suggests

Climate Disasters Hit the Brain Before Babies Are Even Born, Study Suggests

"What we are seeing is compelling evidence that the climate crisis is not just an environmental emergency, it is potentially a neurological one."

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2025-06-15T10:00:55Z

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Even Last Prime Day Didn’t Offer the Garmin Venu 3S Smartwatch for This Low a Price

Even Last Prime Day Didn’t Offer the Garmin Venu 3S Smartwatch for This Low a Price

If you need something a little slimmer and more lightweight on your wrist, consider this discounted tracker instead.

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2025-06-13T15:10:33Z

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The pharma CEOs aren’t safe in new trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia

The pharma CEOs aren’t safe in new trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia

CEOs would be nothing without the labor of their (typically) underpaid employees, and the unfairness of that reality seems to be what’s causing all the chaos in director Yorgos Lanthimos‘ upcoming film, Bugonia. A remake of South Korean director Jang Joon-hwa…

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2025-06-26T16:24:50Z

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Garmin’s Venu X1 smartwatch has its biggest display and smallest case yet

Garmin’s Venu X1 smartwatch has its biggest display and smallest case yet

Garmin announced the $799 Venu X1 fitness watch today. It offers a  2-inch square AMOLED screen and seems like a shot at the Apple Watch Ultra 2, given its similar square design and titanium body, even though the company’s other watches already offer similar …

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2025-06-12T18:19:08Z

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The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do in the Hour After Eating Lunch, According to a Cardiologist

The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do in the Hour After Eating Lunch, According to a Cardiologist

This common habit wrecks havoc on heart health.

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2025-07-08T17:50:00Z

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First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

Until now, there had only been a vaccine for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.

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2025-07-08T05:15:08Z

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Carrie Johnson warns mums over dehydration from hospital bed

Carrie Johnson warns mums over dehydration from hospital bed

The wife of former PM Boris Johnson thanked the NHS after what she said was a "brutal" week for her and her new baby.

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2025-06-28T09:56:04Z

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Health Secretary Wants Every American To Be Sporting a Wearable Within Four Years

Health Secretary Wants Every American To Be Sporting a Wearable Within Four Years

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major federal campaign to promote wearable health tech, aiming for every American to adopt a device within four years as part of a broader effort to "Make America Healthy Again." Gizmodo re…

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2025-06-25T10:00:00Z

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How the megabill will limit health care access. And, plans to ease gun regulations

How the megabill will limit health care access. And, plans to ease gun regulations

The House is set to vote on the GOP megabill today. It is set to make big changes that will limit health care access to Americans. And, the ATF plans to ease gun regulations.

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2025-07-02T11:10:13Z

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Are seed oils actually bad for your health? Here's the science behind the controversy

Are seed oils actually bad for your health? Here's the science behind the controversy

Health Secretary RFK Jr. has said vegetable oils, like canola and soybean, are 'poisoning Americans.' But many researchers say the evidence isn't there. So, what does the science say about seed oils?

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2025-07-07T09:00:00Z

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The health of U.S. kids has declined significantly since 2007, new study finds

The health of U.S. kids has declined significantly since 2007, new study finds

A new study in the journal JAMA finds the health of America's children has worsened across several key indicators over the last two decades. That includes the number of children with chronic diseases.

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2025-07-08T09:00:00Z

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How to help Texas flood survivors. And, health organizations sue RFK Jr.

How to help Texas flood survivors. And, health organizations sue RFK Jr.

Search efforts are still ongoing after the deadly Texas floods. Here's how you can help survivors. And RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy has sparked a lawsuit.

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2025-07-08T10:56:58Z

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Smart Tires Will Report On the Health of Roads In New Pilot Program

Smart Tires Will Report On the Health of Roads In New Pilot Program

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Do you remember the Pirelli Cyber Tire? No, it's not an angular nightmare clad in stainless steel. Rather, it's a sensor-equipped tire that can inform the car it's fitted to what's happening, both with th…

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2025-06-14T03:30:00Z

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Watch: BBC at the site of Iranian attack in Israel

Watch: BBC at the site of Iranian attack in Israel

The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega is in Petah Tikva, where an Iranian missile struck a building overnight.

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2025-06-16T10:12:51Z

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Starmer set to announce welfare changes deal with Labour rebels

Starmer set to announce welfare changes deal with Labour rebels

Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it, it is understood.

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2025-06-26T19:46:03Z

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Gen Z is ditching alcohol, but their weed habit may be risky for their health, too

Gen Z is ditching alcohol, but their weed habit may be risky for their health, too

A growing number of 20-somethings have cut back on booze in favor of cannabis products like edibles. They may not be any healthier, studies suggest.

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2025-06-19T20:42:18Z

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Microsoft says its new health AI beat doctors in accurate diagnoses by a mile

Microsoft says its new health AI beat doctors in accurate diagnoses by a mile

The AI system correctly solved 85.5% of medical cases in the study, outperforming 21 experienced doctors who averaged 20% accuracy.

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2025-07-01T06:45:48Z

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Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide

Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide

When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit paperwork to securing health care.

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2025-06-25T09:00:00Z

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'Where's our money?' CDC grant funding is moving so slowly layoffs are happening

'Where's our money?' CDC grant funding is moving so slowly layoffs are happening

The state and local health departments that rely on CDC funding say the money is not coming in on time and no one can tell them why. Some are laying off staff.

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2025-06-28T11:00:00Z

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In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches

In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches

Smokers are no longer allowed to light up in public parks, at swimming pools, or at beaches, or "anywhere children may be present," said French health and family minister Catherine Vautrin.

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2025-06-30T09:46:17Z

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Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals

Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals

Trump says he backs the MAHA agenda which includes eliminating toxins linked to human health problems. But his administration continues to cuts funds, grants and regulations that support that goal.

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2025-06-18T09:00:00Z

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Hot weather continues in parts of England but temperatures cool elsewhere

Hot weather continues in parts of England but temperatures cool elsewhere

More hot weather is forecast for parts of England but elsewhere in the UK it will be a cooler and cloudier day.

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2025-07-01T07:15:13Z

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Man accused of hiring £1,500 'hitman' to kill wife

Man accused of hiring £1,500 'hitman' to kill wife

Paul Lewis, 54, and Dominique Saunders, 35, deny conspiracy to murder at Swansea Crown Court

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2025-06-24T17:14:23Z

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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Chocolate Every Day

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Chocolate Every Day

Chocolate lovers abound, but there is confusion about the popular food's impact on health.

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2025-06-24T15:09:45Z

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Trump Is Gutting LGBTQ+ Research. It’s Going to Cost Us All.

Trump Is Gutting LGBTQ+ Research. It’s Going to Cost Us All.

Everyone’s health is at stake.

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2025-06-27T09:45:00Z

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Phone thief's hospital move after 13 years in jail

Phone thief's hospital move after 13 years in jail

Thomas White was jailed 13 years ago on an indeterminate sentence after stealing a mobile phone.

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2025-06-27T05:07:40Z

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Samsung 'exploring' possible fitness subscriptions for its Galaxy Watch

Samsung 'exploring' possible fitness subscriptions for its Galaxy Watch

Samsung is reportedly interested in debuting fitness subscription plans for its Galaxy Watches.

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2025-06-19T18:18:24Z

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Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden Review: Rewarding but Risky

Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden Review: Rewarding but Risky

We tested this unique indoor gardening solution that utilizes NASA technology, but air quality data raised concerns.

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2025-06-27T05:46:47Z

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9 Best Prime Day Fitness Tracker Deals and Smart Ring Sales (2025)

9 Best Prime Day Fitness Tracker Deals and Smart Ring Sales (2025)

It’s summer and we're ready to run around like crazy. The best Prime Day fitness tracker deals will help you do that. We’ve even got sales on smart rings like the Oura.

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2025-07-09T09:14:43Z

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RFK Jr. appoints longtime anti-vaccine ally Lyn Redwood to HHS position

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has hired an anti-vaccine advocate and longtime ally to a position at the Health and Human Services Department.

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2025-06-25T23:51:14Z

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Man and woman who died skydiving named

Man and woman who died skydiving named

Belinda Taylor, 48, from Totnes, and Adam Harrison, 30, from Bournemouth, were killed, police say.

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2025-06-16T10:33:29Z

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Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted

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Check whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

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2025-07-01T19:06:27Z

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River Wye campaigners stage protest over pollution

River Wye campaigners stage protest over pollution

Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant joins a protest in Bewdley which aims to highlight the health of the river.

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2025-06-15T18:50:44Z

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Here’s what happens when one South MS kitchen is hit with 10 health violations

Here’s what happens when one South MS kitchen is hit with 10 health violations

Brothers Food Mart in Gulfport will see more inspections and oversight after results of most recent health inspection.

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2025-07-10T10:00:00Z

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Yet Another Study Finds Weed Is Bad for Your Heart

Yet Another Study Finds Weed Is Bad for Your Heart

New research finds that cannabis users are two times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than non-users.

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2025-06-17T22:30:40Z

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Some Disposable E-Cigarettes Are More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes, Study Finds

Some Disposable E-Cigarettes Are More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes, Study Finds

Alarming research challenges the widely held belief that vapes are safer than cigarettes.

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2025-06-30T20:40:18Z

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These Genetically Modified Mice Make Their Own ‘Ozempic’

These Genetically Modified Mice Make Their Own ‘Ozempic’

Would you get a one-time genetic modification such that you'd never have to take a GLP-1 drug for weight loss ever again?

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2025-07-09T17:05:53Z

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