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Molly Hurford

What You Need To Know About Rebel Wilson's Sugar 'Detox'

When Rebel Wilson went on her Instagram Live last week to talk about her dramatic weight loss, one part of the journey that made headlines was her decision to detox her digestive system in order to get rid of candida yeast. Does a candida overgrowth really cause sugar cravings?

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Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

The Surprising Effect Dr. Fauci Has Had On College Applications

While most universities and colleges saw a decline in their enrollment this fall, medical school applications have increased on average by nearly 18 percent this year. Some admissions committees are calling the increase in applications the 'Fauci Effect.'

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Molly Hurford

The Real Reason You Should Still Wear A Mask After A COVID-19 Vaccine

Even once you've been vaccinated for COVID-19, wearing a mask will remain important. Here's why.

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Molly Hurford

Struggling To Get Fit? This Might Be What You're Missing

A recent study showed that thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're more sedentary than ever.

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Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

How To Spot A Fake COVID-19 Vaccine

With the promise of COVID-19 vaccines to start circulating throughout the United States within the next few weeks, national and international agencies are advising citizens to beware of fake vaccines.

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Valerie Kalfrin

Think Twice Before Using This Room At Work

The break room and lunchroom might not be the safest places to eat during the coronavirus pandemic, as these spots may be linked to the spread of COVID-19.

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Valerie Kalfrin

The Reason Your Normal Body Temperature Might Not Be 98.6

We all know a normal body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees, but your body might be different. If you're trying to determine if you have a fever, this is why your body temperature might be completely normal even if the thermometer isn't reading 98.6 exactly.

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Maria Scinto

The First Thing You Should Do If You Test Positive For COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a part of our reality for the past nine months, and at times many, of us almost feel complacent about it. What should you do if you are diagnosed with COVID-19?

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Valerie Kalfrin

What You Need To Know About CDC's Shortened Quarantine Guidelines

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday presented two shorter "acceptable alternative quarantine periods" for people who may have been exposed to the coronavirus, hoping to reduce stress and economic hardship for those unable to quarantine for 14 days.

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Nicole LaMarco

How A Plant-Based Diet Can Increase Your Metabolism

If you're looking to lose weight, a vegan plant-based diet might be a good choice since it can increase your metabolism. Here's how that happens.

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Valerie Kalfrin

Exercising With A Mask Doesn't Affect Performance, Studies Say

Two new studies found that wearing a cloth or paper surgical mask does not "negatively affect vigorous workouts," at least for healthy, active adults, surprising participants who expected they would.

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Valerie Kalfrin

The Government Will Track COVID-19 Vaccinations. Here's How

If you're vaccinated against COVID-19, you won't have to worry about forgetting just what you received. Here's what the government is doing to make sure.

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Valerie Kalfrin

How Your Gut Bacteria Could Restore Your Immune System

New research about the microorganisms that live in our gut could lead to new treatments for conditions related to the immune system.

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Molly Hurford

Rebel Wilson Reveals The Free Exercise That Helped Her Lose Weight

Actress Rebel Wilson recently shared that the best weight loss tip that she has is one that almost anyone can do: Get outside and walk more.

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Molly Hurford

The Real Reason A High-Carb Vegan Diet Could Help You Lose Weight

Shifting to a low-fat, plant-based diet may help you lose weight, according to a new study.

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Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

What You Need To Know About The New WHO Exercise Guidelines

These updated guidelines from WHO provide evidence-based public health recommendations for people of all ages on just how much physical activity, including frequency, duration, and intensity, is necessary to yield significant health benefits and decrease major health risks.

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Molly Hurford

How Eating Dried Fruit Can Lead To Better Overall Health

If you love raisins in your cereal, dried cranberries in your salad, and slices of dried bananas and goji berries tossed on top of a yogurt parfait, you're in luck: New research from Penn State has found that people who snack on dried fruit regularly are healthier than those who don't.

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Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Why The CDC Says You Should Avoid Cruises For Now

Confining hundreds, sometimes thousands of passengers to one ship and sharing facilities is an ideal way to spread numerous infectious diseases, so when it became clear to the world that COVID-19 infections were not isolated in Wuhan, China, it was a significant area of concern.

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Nicole LaMarco

COVID-19 May Have Been In The U.S. Earlier Than You Thought, CDC Reports

The CDC has discovered that COVID-19 began infecting people earlier than previously reported — in the middle of December 2019.

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Catherine Caruso

Chrissy Teigen's Take On Baby Formula Has People Talking

Model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen recently opened up about her past struggles with breastfeeding, urging society to normalize baby formula. In a series of tweets, Chrissy Teigen revealed that she felt guilt and shame in the past for having to use formula instead.

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Valerie Kalfrin

Here's How Concerts Might Look Different With COVID-19 Safety Measures

Live concerts might look different when proper COVID-19 safety measures are put in place. Attending a live concert without spreading COVID-19 could involve wearing a mask throughout the event, increasing space around attendees, and improving the ventilation, according to one experiment.

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Nicole LaMarco

The CDC Could Shorten The Self-Quarantine Timeline: What You Need To Know

The CDC has announced that they are considering shortening COVID-19 self-quarantines from 14 days to seven to 10 days. Here's what you need to know.

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Valerie Kalfrin

If You Traveled For Thanksgiving, Here's Why You Should Get Tested For COVID-19

Thanksgiving often means reconnecting with family, but if you met up with friends or others outside your household over the holiday, you might have been exposed to COVID-19, health officials say.

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Molly Hurford

Even A Tiny Bit Of Exercise Can Impact Your Well-Being

A new study showed that not only does regular exercise lead to a better mood, simply adding a bit more movement to your day — doing things like opting for the stairs over an elevator — can also help make you happier.

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Valerie Kalfrin

The Surprising Effect The Pill Could Have On Asthma Attacks

A new study that followed thousands of women with asthma for nearly two decades found that those who regularly used birth control pills experienced fewer asthma flare-ups.

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Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Does The Measles Vaccine Help Protect Against COVID-19?

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported that children in the United States represent 10 percent of all COVID-19 cases. While it is not exactly known why this is the case, immunization status may provide one avenue of explanation.

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Maria Scinto

Why We Need More Information About AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine News

While overall, the trials for the AstraZeneca vaccine seemed to indicate that the vaccine will do the job as promised, what troubles health professionals is the fact that the company has yet to share the details on how this data was collected.

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