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Latest about Health
Ice-cold plunges and breath-holding: Does the 'Wim Hof method' do anything?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Wim Hof, known as "The Iceman," purports a combination of breathing exercises and cold exposure has many health benefits. But a new review of studies finds there's limited evidence.
8-hour intermittent fasting tied to 90% higher risk of cardiovascular death, early data hint
By Kelly Carroll published
A study followed participants for about eight years and found an increased risk of death in those who practiced intermittent fasting. But more data is needed.
Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool Formaldehyde review
By Joanne Lewsley published
REVIEW Beautifully designed, this oscillating fan heater purifies air and cools or warms your space as required — but is it worth the considerable cost?
These Samsung earbuds are great for runners because they rarely fall out of ears — and they're on sale at Walmart
By Orla Loughran Hayes published
Deal The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are one of our favorite all-time running headphones thanks to qualities like their comfort. They’re also now selling with $43.28 off at Walmart.
One of our favorite smart scales for measuring body fat just got its price slashed in a Walmart deal
By Orla Loughran Hayes published
Deal Unlike regular bathroom scales, the RENPHO Smart Scales provide 13 body composition metrics like body fat and muscle mass — and they’ve been reduced to $29.99 at Walmart.
Leprosy is rare but on the rise in Florida — here's what to know
By Robert A. Schwartz published
An expert explains leprosy, an ancient disease caused by two different bacteria, one of which was only identified in 2008.
Designer immune-cell therapy could shrink deadly brain tumors, early trials show
By Emily Cooke published
Two early clinical trials that together included nine patients suggest that a treatment called CAR-T therapy could treat glioblastoma, but its long-term effects are unknown.
Deadly amoeba brain infection can result from unsafe nasal rinsing, CDC warns
By Emily Cooke published
A CDC report describes 10 patients infected by an amoeba after conducting a nasal rinse, three of whom died from a nervous-system infection.
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