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Hoda Kotb, longtime host of NBC’s "The Today Show," is speaking out about the deeper reasons she decided to leave her post.Kotb returned as a guest on Wednesday for the first time since her departure from "Today" in January.During the appearance, she revealed that her younger daughter, Hope, 6, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.WEIGHT LOSS, DIABETES DRUGS CAN CAUSE MOOD CHANGES: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BEHAVIORAL SIDE EFFECTSKotb, 60, […]

Despite their widely touted benefits — primarily weight loss and diabetes control, among others — GLP-1 medications have also been linked to some unwelcome side effects.In addition to the main complaints of gastrointestinal issues, some lesser-known side effects have emerged, including mood changes, hair loss and "Ozempic face."Now, there are rumblings on social media from patients and doctors suggesting that weight-loss drugs could be linked to tooth decay and gum […]

Many factors lead to the frustrating cycle of weight gain and weight loss — but the driving force may be fat cells keeping a memory of obesity.That’s according to a recent study that was first published in the journal Nature last fall.Researchers say that fat cells influence abnormal metabolic pathways in the body long after pounds are shed, which could make it more likely for people to regain weight.STUDY DIRECTLY COMPARES […]

While cases of measles continue to spread throughout the U.S., Hawaii is reporting a new type of infectious spread.Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise at a "worrying rate" in the Aloha State, the State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) confirmed last week in a news release.As of May 15, there have been 108 cases of pertussis reported, already exceeding the 84 total cases in 2024.CDC […]

The COVID-19 vaccine is no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, according to new guidance from health officials.HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared a video on X Tuesday announcing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has removed the vaccines from the CDC's recommended immunization schedule for those groups.US SEES CASES OF NEW COVID-19 VARIANT LINKED TO SURGE IN CHINA: REPORT"Last year, the Biden administration […]

An exercise that takes a more mild approach while offering all the fat-burning benefits of a more grueling workout might sound too good to be true.But some claim that the trending "Zone 2" training, commonly known as the "fat-burning zone," offers just that.What is this form of exercise — and can it work for anyone?STUDY REVEALS EXERCISING EVERY DAY MAY NOT BE NECESSARY: 'BETTER THAN NONE'"Zone training is generally defined […]

Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.A team from the ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology conducted a study to find out how polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or "forever chemicals" get into beers and how much they contain."As an occasional beer drinker myself, I wondered whether PFAS in water supplies was making its way into our pints. I […]

Vitamin D might be doing more than just supporting bone health — it could also help the body age slower, according to a new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham (MGB) and the Medical College of Georgia.The study, published this month in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reveals that taking vitamin D supplements may protect against biological aging by slowing the shortening of telomeres, the tiny caps […]