Do Daytime Naps Raise Glucose Levels?

In older people with type 2 diabetes, researchers found higher blood glucose levels in those who napped in the morning, took longer naps, or had regular siestas. Medscape Medical News

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Amivantamab Offers Post-Progression Benefit in EGFRm NSCLC

Even if patients with EGFR-mutated lung cancer progress on amivantamab plus chemotherapy, there is a survival benefit over chemotherapy alone, follow-up analyses of PAPILLON and MARIPOSA-2 showed. Medscape Medical News

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FDA OKs First-in-Class Sotatercept for PAH

Sotatercept with background therapy significantly improved exercise capacity and multiple secondary outcome measures compared to background therapy alone in the STELLAR trial. Medscape Medical News

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Heart Failure and Life Expectancy

With better medication and care, doctors are helping people with heart failure improve the quality and length of their lives.

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Weight Loss for Kids

Help your child reach a healthy weight the safe way. Learn the goals and strategies that’s right for every age.

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Nutrition and Aging: 7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition

Many Americans, young and old, fall short on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. But the challenge of getting adequate nutrition may be trickiest for seniors. Research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium.

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What Causes Common Skin Warts?

Common skin warts are actually a viral infection in the top layer of skin and are caused by viruses that we’re all exposed to at some time in our lives.

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Can Sweeteners Improve Weight Maintenance, Overeating?

Adults who consumed sugar-substitute sweeteners as part of a maintenance diet after weight loss had better weight maintenance and well-being compared with those whose diet excluded sweeteners. Medscape Medical News

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Fasting Study Under Fire After Heart Conference

Early research has suggested that if you have heart disease, intermittent fasting may raise the risk of death from heart disease, drawing skepticism from experts and cautions from the researchers themselves.

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How I Plan for Episodes

Depression can ebb and flow. A healthy lifestyle and plenty of social support can help prevent a relapse.

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The Future of Treatment

Treatment for major depressive disorder has made rapid advances, with new therapies that fit each person. An expert talks about the latest research.

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Keep It From Affecting Your Relationships

An expert who lives with depression explains how major depressive disorder affects your relationships and how to care for yourself and those around you.

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The Emotional Toll of Chronic Insomnia

Insomnia can affect your mood, and your mood can have an impact on how well you sleep. Learn more about what sleep loss does to your emotions.

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What Your Mucus Says About Your Health

Yes, mucus – or snot, or phlegm – is gross, but it has vital clues about your health. Learn what it might be telling you and when to see a doctor.

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Flu Shots: Who Needs Them?

Many new shots have been pointed our way since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here’s why you still need a flu shot.

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Treatments for Moderate to Severe COPD

There’s no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But there are things you can do to stay active, breathe easier, and live longer — even if your condition is more advanced.

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Melatonin: A Valuable Resource or Children's Health Risk?

For Courtney Stinson, ensuring her daughter’s comfort is a constant battle against congenital myopathy. The 9-year-old relies on a ventilator to breathe, has multiple respiratory treatments daily, and is under the constant care of rotating skilled caregivers. Last year alone, she had 36 doctor appointments.

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Talking With Your Child About CPP

Going through puberty early can make kids confused or embarrassed. Learn how you can talk your child through this trying time.

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Best and Worst Snacks

WebMD experts pick healthy snacks to eat when you’re watching your blood sugar and blood pressure.

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What Is Battered Woman Syndrome?

Battered woman syndrome is a form of trauma. The psychological effects of living with constant abuse and control make it almost impossible for some women to leave their partners.

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Guilt Trips: How to Deal With Them

What do you say when you’re the target of someone’s guilt trip? And what do you tell yourself about it? Read expert advice.

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Foods That Fight Hearbturn

You know certain foods can give you heartburn. But did you know others can help control it?

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