Michelle Pugle

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Due to cost, pain, or other factors, many women avoid traditional Pap smears that test for HPV and cervical cancer—experts say these new self-collection tests could help close that gap

September 03, 2024 | 09:00AM

Dread Pap Smears? You May Soon Be Able to Self-Test for HPV at Your Doctor’s Office
Getting enough exercise weekly matters more for weight loss than how frequently you work out, a new study suggests

March 26, 2024 | 12:21PM

FYI: Weekend Warriors Can See Just as Many Weight Loss Benefits as People Who Exercise Regularly
Body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage are two measurements commonly used to indicate overall health, but which is better? Here's what to know, and how the two measurements, used together, can give you a more accurate health reading

February 13, 2024 | 04:30PM

BMI vs. Body Fat Percentage: Which Measurement Is Actually a Better Indicator of Your Health?
New research found that heavy metal exposure may be linked to earlier menopause. Earlier menopause is characterized by quicker ovarian aging and a decline in ovarian egg reserve

January 31, 2024 | 09:58AM

New Study Links Heavy Metal Exposure to Earlier Menopause—Here's What to Know
Freezing food rarely changes a food's nutritional value, and if it does, these changes are very minor

January 11, 2024 | 02:34PM

Frozen Food Can Be Just as Healthy as Fresh—But How You Reheat It Matters The freezing process can actually help better preserve certain nutrients, like those in fruits and vegetables
New research found that if your significant other has high blood pressure, chances are you do, too. The connection can be largely explained by shared lifestyle habits that contribute to the development of high blood pressure

December 13, 2023 | 03:38PM

Does Your S.O. Have High Blood Pressure? You Might Want to Check Yours, Too
After someone stops taking Ozempic, they may experience changes in blood sugar, changes in appetite, and weight gain

November 30, 2023 | 02:32PM

What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Taking Ozempic? Experts emphasize that Ozempic is intended for long-term use and should always be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional
New research found a link between type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer risk in African Americans with low socioeconomic status. The strongest association was detected in participants with recent diabetes diagnosis and without recent colonoscopies

November 21, 2023 | 02:36PM

How Type 2 Diabetes May Increase Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
New research found that the majority of Americans can’t recognize more subtle seizure symptoms like laughing and rapid blinking. Less than half of the survey participants were able to recognize laughing, crying or screaming, lip smacking, and rapid blinking as signs of a seizure

November 06, 2023 | 03:12PM

Most People Can’t Recognize These Subtle Symptoms of a Seizure, Survey Shows
New research found that two weekly servings of red meat could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes. Study participants who substituted red meat with plant-based proteins saw a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes

October 24, 2023 | 12:11PM

The Amount of Red Meat You Eat Might Be Raising Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

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