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Share on Pinterest Melatonin alleviated chronic pain about as effectively as over-the-counter painkillers, a new study found. Grace Cary/Getty Images A new study found melatonin eased chronic musculoskeletal pain about as effectively as over-the-counter painkillers. The benefit was clearest for chronic pain, but results for post-surgical pain were less clear, the study found. The study

Simone Kelly went viral after reviving a man with Narcan at the Knicks parade. Here, she shares her passion for treating addiction. Share on Pinterest Simone Kelly, 24, a pre-med student and volunteer EMT, is pursuing her calling in emergency psychiatry and addiction. Courtesy of Simone Kelly Simone Kelly was off-duty during the New York

Share on Pinterest A first-of-its-kind AI tool was cleared by the FDA to detect underlying structural heart disease before symptoms present. ljubaphoto/Getty Images The FDA cleared the first artificial intelligence tool to detect hidden structural heart disease during routine ECGs. EchoNext is a heart screening designed to detect underlying disease before symptoms present. The new

Share on Pinterest Research shows that 2 hours of weekly strength training may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Image Credit: COROIMAGE/Getty Images A new study suggests that women who do at least 2 hours of strength training per week have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings add that women

Share on Pinterest Research shows that 2 hours of weekly strength training may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Image Credit: COROIMAGE/Getty Images A new study suggests that women who do at least 2 hours of strength training per week have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings add that women

Share on Pinterest Some GLP-1 users report changes in their taste and smell, according to a new study. Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images Researchers report that GLP-1 drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may impair a person’s sense of taste and smell. Experts say taste and smell dysfunction doesn’t appear to be a common side effect

Share on Pinterest Researchers compared intermittent fasting with calorie counting and found that people following fasting protocols thought about food less often. Anchiy/Getty Images A recent study found that people who bounce from one diet to another — or “yo-yo dieters” — may have better results following an intermittent fasting diet plan. The study compared

Share on Pinterest An estimated 14 million Medicare Part D recipients could obtain Wegovy, Foundayo, and Zepbound for $50 per month. Johner Images/Getty Images Federal officials announced the launch of a Medicare GLP-1 Bridge pilot program that reduces the cost of certain GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss. Under the program, Wegovy, Foundayo, and Zepbound

Share on Pinterest Jayme Cohen Lynde’s rare tumor diagnosis led to a major surgery and a long recovery. Now, she is a thriving mom of two daughters. Image Credit: Photos by Jayme Cohen Lynde/Collage by Andrew Nguyen A lump in Jayme Cohen Lynde’s neck led to a carotid body tumor diagnosis and a second rare

Share on Pinterest Studies show that diet, fitness, and multivitamins may help slow the aging process. Image Credit: Maria Sher/Stocksy Research suggests that taking a multivitamin every day may help slow the signs of biological aging. A recent study found that higher midlife cardiorespiratory fitness levels may be associated with a longer life span. According