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An oncologist was shocked to learn she had breast cancer. She had no symptoms and thought she was low-risk.

Dr. Sue Hwang, a radiation oncologist, said her own experience with breast cancer helped her see vulnerability as a strength instead of a weakness. Tim Brown Oncologist Sue Hwang was diagnosed with br...

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The near death -- and last-minute reprieve -- of a trial for an HIV vaccine

A trial was about to launch for a vaccine that would ward off the HIV virus. It would be an incredible breakthrough. Then it looked as if it would be over before it started. (Image credit: Tommy Trenc...

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A busy dietitian shares what she eats for good gut health, including chia seed 'bubble tea' and turkey-blueberry meatballs

Rachel Swanson, a registered dietitian, focuses on eating a wide variety of nutrients for a healthy gut. Rachel Swanson Rachel Swanson, a registered dietitian, batch-cooks most of her meals. It helps ...

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RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid could be a disaster for the environment — if Americans actually follow it

The Trump administration announced last week that it wants Americans to consume more protein, churning out a colorful illustration of an inverted food pyramid that prominently features a big, red stea...

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I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

Barbara Ford, 83, works in the medical field. Laura Thompson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Ford, an 83-year-old registered nurse and patient advocate for a healt...

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I started drinking at 14, and it became a dangerous habit for more than 55 years. I'm finally sober at 70.

From left: Barbara Face pictured as a teenager when she first started drinking, at the height of her alcoholism, and sober, as she is today. Courtesy of Barbara Face Barbara Face began drinking at 14 ...

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Oprah has endured as a weight-loss icon. Not even GLP-1s can change that.

Oprah Winfrey has massively influenced wellness and diet culture for decades, now taking the spotlight to share her experience with GLP-1s. Don Arnold/Getty Images Oprah Winfrey has long been an influ...

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Airbnb CEO says he was self-conscious about working out when he first got to Silicon Valley. Times have changed.

Brian Chesky said no one was weight lifting when he came to Silicon Valley in the 2000s. Myunggu Han/Getty Images for Airbnb Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he's been surprised to see the tech community ...

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Meet the people who think posting on social media is good for them

Steve Zeringue, Mfonsio Andrew, and Campbell Morrison don't subscribe to the "get offline" mentality. Steve Zeringue; Mfonsio Andrew; Campbell Morrison. Forget dumbphones and digital detoxes; ...

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Launch HN: Indy (YC S21) – A support app designed for ADHD brains

Hi I’m Chris, one of the co-founders of Shimmer ( https://www.shimmer.care ), and today we’re launching our new app called Indy ( https://www.shimmer.care/indy ). Indy is an ADHD app for structured pl...

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Is Trader Joe's actually healthier than other grocery stores? We put 12 products to the test.

We compared Trader Joe's ultra-processed foods with similar items from larger grocery stores. Here's how they stacked up. Liam Kraker/Business Insider Trader Joe's has a reputation for being a "he...

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ACA health insurance enrollment dropped by 1.4 million. See which states had the biggest swings.

Millions are at risk of losing health insurance without Affordable Care Act subsidies. The Washington Post/The Washington Post via Getty Images 1.4 million fewer Americans enrolled in ACA marketplace ...

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