Yahoo Lifestyle Libra
SEP 23 - OCT 22
Yahoo LifeYou're probably throwing away these food scraps. Here's why eating them is good for you and the environment.
Food scraps such as peels and root vegetable greens are densely packed with nutrients, and eating them can help reduce greenhouse gas-emitting landfills.
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Do women make better physicians? New study finds patients with female doctors have a lower risk of death and hospital readmission rates.
Although women in particular do better under the care of a female doctor, the research revealed that both men and women with female physicians have better outcomes.
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The latest on bird flu: What to know about how it's spread, vaccine plans and more
Everything need to know about the spread of avian influenza, aka bird flu, in the U.S.
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Less than half of nursing home residents are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, study finds: Your guide to the latest virus news
Here’s your go-to guide with everything you need to know about COVID-19, including testing expanding to more airports, updated isolation guidelines and plans for a fall vaccine.
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Quiz: How much do you know about marijuana? Test your knowledge now.
Test yourself on side effects, which states have legalized marijuana for recreational use and more.
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It's Earth Day. Here are 6 tips for keeping yourself — and the planet — healthy.
Swap out your laundry pods, say no to paper receipts and other eco-friendly ways to boost your health.
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Here’s when people think old age begins — and why experts think it’s starting later
People's definition of "old age" is older than it used to be, new research suggests.
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Salmonella infections linked to organic basil sold at Trader Joe's are under investigation. What to know about foodborne illnesses.
Everything you need to know about foodborne illnesses like salmonella and listeria.
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Watching sports is good for you — and 3 other things we learned about health this week
From sleep to sports, here's what you need to know about the latest health headlines and studies.
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Is calorie intake or time-restricted eating more important for weight loss? Here's what a new study says.
Does when you eat matter when it comes to losing weight? Here's what one new study found.
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Signs of multiple sclerosis can be detected in blood 5 years before symptoms appear, new study finds. Here's why this breakthrough is important.
What you need to know about the study, as well as who is most at risk for multiple sclerosis and early signs to look out for.
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25% of U.S. adults say they drink 1 or 2 glasses of water a day — and 8% rarely or never drink it, Yahoo/YouGov poll finds. Here's how to sneak more hydration into your day.
Experts share their recommendations for hitting daily water goals.
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Many of us turn to food for comfort. But when does emotional eating become an issue?
Experts discuss using "food to cope with various feelings" — and what signs to watch out for.
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Olivia Munn is going through medically induced menopause after breast cancer treatment. Here's what that means.
Medication to keep the actress's cancer from recurring has put her temporarily in menopause.
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Child-free weddings can be a minefield for parents. An etiquette expert shares how couples and caregivers can avoid any hurt feelings.
The best advice for hosting – and responding to — a child-free wedding.
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Always coming back from vacation feeling sick? Here's why — and how you can avoid it.
Why traveling can make us susceptible to colds, and what experts recommend doing to prevent illness.
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Melatonin bottles are easy for young kids to open. New guidelines could change that.
After a surge in kids' ER visits for accidental melatonin ingestion, makers of the sleep supplements are being asked to use child-deterrent packaging.
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New report warns that social media needs to be made safer for kids. Here's how parents can set limits.
Set time limits, buy your kid a "dumb phone": What parents can do to limit their children's social media use.
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Pressure from family, media to lose weight as a teen can have 'long-lasting effects' on body image. Here's what to do about it.
People who felt pressure to lose weight as a teen had higher levels of internalized weight stigma by age 31.
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Severe storm season is here: How to stay safe during heavy rain, lightning and tornadoes
Experts say to stock up, pay close attention to weather warnings and stay off the roads as increasingly severe weather sweeps the U.S. in the spring.