health
Is Waking Up to Pee Normal?
Experts weigh in on what the urge means, and what you can do to curb it. Source link
This Little-Known Diet Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol
The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. Here’s how it works. Source link
Six Dead and 27 Sickened in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta
Prepared pasta sold at grocery chains across the country, including Albertsons and Trader Joe’s, were recalled after people in 18 states became ill, federal health officials said. Source link
With Acquisition, Kimberly-Clark Bets That Tylenol Can Weather the Storm
The consumer products giant reached a $40 billion deal to buy Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, despite a barrage of unproven claims from President Trump and others that use of the pain reliever during pregnancy can cause autism. Source link
Knee Arthritis? Exercise Can Help Manage the Pain.
This uncomfortable condition is increasingly common as you age. But it doesn’t mean you can’t work out. Source link
Walking a Few Thousand Steps Daily May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, New Study Suggests
A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease. Source link
‘A Big Positive’: How One Company Plans to Profit From Medicaid Cuts
New work requirements are expected to leave millions of poor Americans uninsured. For Equifax, which charges states steep prices for its trove of employment data, it is a business opportunity. Source link
F.D.A. Drug Unit Chief Is Placed on Leave, and Cites a ‘Toxic’ Environment
The official, Dr. George F. Tidmarsh, a top regulator at the agency, said disagreements over a new program to rapidly approve medications had caused tensions with agency officials. Source link
What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain
Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia. Source link
How to Shop for Obamacare When Subsidies Are in Limbo
Enrollment for A.C.A. health coverage begins Nov. 1, with some staggering price increases. Here is a guide to help you choose a plan while Congress is at an impasse over tax credits. Source link