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Yahoo LifeCoffee doesn't have harmful levels of mold. Debunking the pervasive mycotoxins myth.
Mold can be found in coffee, but there are steps you can take to minimize the risk.
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Your body needs electrolytes. Should you take a supplement?
Electrolyte powders, thanks to ingredients like sodium, potassium, and magnesium, claim to keep you better hydrated than water— but are they a wellness must?
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Nearly 95 million Americans are living with noise pollution. It's quietly impacting their health.
The ever-present din of traffic, airplanes and certain industries has been linked to everything from depression to cardiovascular problems.
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Green spaces, walking paths, little traffic: 7 features of a healthy neighborhood
Where you live impacts your health — and researchers say these local features matter most.
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Eat bananas, go bird-watching, try intermittent fasting and more health tips to help you have a great week
This organizing hack can make it much easier for you to decide what to keep and what to toss.
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Ethan Clark became his school's weatherman in 3rd grade. At 21, his forecasts are credited with saving lives during Hurricane Helene.
Ethan Clark said he taught himself how to read the weather with books from the library.
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There's a Marburg virus outbreak, younger women are getting breast cancer and more children are dying from flu. Here's what happened in health this week.
Here's what happened in health and wellness this week.
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Fat Joe is passionate about health and helping people. Here are 4 things he wants you to know.
The host of "Fat Joe Talks" opens up about weight loss and therapy.
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Can you drink 1 Diet Coke a day and still be healthy? How to make it work, according to dietitians.
Diet Coke is made with aspartame, which has a bad rap. But is it deserved?
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In Hurricane Helene's wake, there's devastation — and hope. 5 Asheville residents describe how the community is coping.
People in Asheville on the toll of going through such a catastrophic event — and why they’re so proud of their community.
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The 'widowhood effect': How losing a spouse can affect your health
The death of a partner can take a serious toll on the surviving spouse's well-being. Experts suggest ways people can protect their health.
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Welcome to the creatine craze. The supplement's health benefits may surprise you.
Creatine can be an issue for people with kidney conditions, but in general, this supplement is considered safe.
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What's the healthiest fish to eat? Here are 4 types dietitians recommend — and what they say you should avoid.
Why salmon and sardines get top marks — and what to know about high-mercury fish.
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From hoarseness to speaking more slowly, how voice changes can signal an underlying health condition
Certain health conditions can affect how you speak and sound. Here’s what to look out for.
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Heart attacks in young people are rare — but rates are rising. Experts point to 4 possible reasons.
Experts suspect that rising rates of obesity, as well as COVID-19, are among the issues driving up heart attacks among under-50s.
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'Dumb phones’ have no apps or internet. For the 'overwhelmed and overstimulated,' is low-tech the answer?
Is a basic flip phone better for your mental health? Why some are downgrading their devices to tune out techno stress.
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Breast cancer diagnoses are on the rise in younger women, the best way to do a self-exam and other news I'm reading as a health reporter
New breast density guidelines, why cost is keeping women away from screenings and more updates to know this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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GLP-1 supplements promise to curb cravings and promote weight loss. Experts are skeptical.
GLP-1 supplement makers claim that their products work similarly to weight loss injections like Ozempic. Here's what experts think.
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Jimmy Carter is 100 years old today. Over a year and a half after starting hospice, the former president is challenging common misconceptions about end-of-life care.
Experts break down what it means to go into hospice care and why Carter's length of stay is rare but not unheard-of.
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Book a mammogram, get that flu shot and burn calories with a scary movie: Your guide to healthy living this October
The upside of being scared, how to be proactive this Breast Cancer Awareness Month and why you should start going to bed a little later.