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JUL 23 - AUG 22
Yahoo LifeFireworks will light up the U.S. sky this week — but they can create problems for pets, PTSD survivors and even your hearing. Here's how to stay safe.
Keep your ears (and pets!) safe from fireworks.
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Rising COVID cases and a look at the social media trend 'rice-zempic': What this week's health stories mean for you
Here's what to know about this week's top health stories.
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Should you take a multivitamin or other supplement? 5 questions to ask yourself first.
There are certain circumstances in which a multivitamin or supplement can help improve your health. Here's how to tell.
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Spending time near the water this summer? Here's when you need to wear a life jacket and how to find the right fit.
Tips for choosing a life jacket — and why other personal floatation devices aren't enough to keep you afloat.
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How to feel confident in a swimsuit
Swimsuit season can be tough. Here's how to confront body insecurities and feel more confident this summer.
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TikToker Nara Smith made her own sunscreen. Don’t try this at home.
Nara Smith is causing controversy with her homemade sunscreen. But she's not the only one sharing her recipe online.
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Is mother's intuition real? It's complicated.
Do only moms have mother's intuition? Here's what experts have to say about gut feelings and the parent-child connection.
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'Home fireworks are the highest risk for children': Why experts warn against sparklers
About 9,700 people were treated in ERs for fireworks injuries in 2023 — and kids and teens had the highest rate of being hurt.
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Tips to clean your ears — and why ENTs want you to stop removing ear wax with cotton swabs and at-home irrigation kits
Ear wax is normal, doctors say, and using swabs can cause more damage.
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Why are people sleeping with a chin strap? Experts break down TikTok claims of slimmer faces and less snoring.
A TikTok trend has people convinced there's a quick and cheap way to achieve face lift results.
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CDC warns of increased risk of dengue fever infections. Here's what experts say about mosquito-borne illnesses.
Cases of dengue in the Americas for the first half of 2024 are already more than double last year's rates
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Are you taking a multivitamin? New research says it's not helping you live longer — but your supplements may still have benefits.
A new study finds that "multivitamin use was not associated with a mortality benefit." Here's what experts say.
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Was your favorite ice cream just recalled over listeria concerns? Here's a guide to foodborne illnesses.
Products from the company that makes ice cream for brands including Jeni's, Hershey's and Friendly's has issued recall citing possible listeria contamination.
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Always sending memes to your loved ones? It's called 'pebbling.' Here's why experts say the trend has its pros and cons.
How communicating with memes, videos keeps us connected — and why sometimes it's not enough.
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Is plant-based meat better for your health and heart? What a new study says.
Though plant-based alternatives to meat have a lot of sodium, research shows they aren't linked to spikes in blood pressure.
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Don't drink alcohol on an airplane, experts warn. But if you must, follow this advice.
Thinking about having a cocktail on your next flight? Read this first.
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Hazards abound during summertime, from food poisoning to fireworks injuries. Follow these tips to stay safe.
Five summer health hazards and how to avoid them from ruining your fun in the sun.
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‘The Notebook’ star Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer’s. So did her mother. Here’s what to know about family risk.
Having a family member with the disease does raise risks, but it's not a guarantee you'll get it, experts say.
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COVID summer guide: How to navigate symptoms, variants and vaccines this season amid rising cases
Cases have begun to tick up, a sign that the usual summer surge is on its way, experts say.
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Gun violence is a public health crisis, the U.S. surgeon general warns. Why don't more doctors talk to their patients about gun safety?
One expert recommends having a "thoughtful conversation" about gun safety instead of taking the approach "that guns are bad and we shouldn't have them."