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Hone Health shares research-backed strategies women over 40 can take to reduce their cholesterol levels.

The Trace  reports new data from the CDC shows that gun violence remains a stubborn presence across the country, with 93,022 shooting injuries treated in hospitals from 2018 to 2023.

GoodRx reveals that while most women spend less than $50 a month on menopause-related treatments, cost remains a major barrier, leading some to delay care or forgo treatment altogether.

GoodRx says that with the support of a healthcare team, a clear transition plan, and a few cost-saving tools, you can make the process of switching from a compounded GLP-1 to a brand-name GLP-1 smoother, safer, and more affordable.

SaveHealth explores how consumers are leveraging discount card platforms to save money while working with or around their insurance coverage.

Knowable Magazine reports that as birds’ traditional resting and nesting spots become inhospitable by the blistering pace of climate change, there is little chance for species to genetically adapt, and the work of conservationists to find and secure adequate, supportive farmland and rangeland as the birds seek out new routes has become a sprint against time.

Grist asks: If it’s perfectly safe to drink purified wastewater, why aren’t drought-plagued states using more of it?

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus discusses what addiction is, including what may cause it and how empathy is a key part of treating it.

GoodRx explains that while it’s true you’re more likely to have cold symptoms in the wintertime, you can get a cold at any time of the year.

The Daily Yonder examined how increasingly frequent and intense weather disasters impact pregnant people, mothers, and young families in particular. 

SaveHealth provides an in-depth look at cholesterol-fighting atorvastatin, its mechanism of action, clinical significance, and its impact in combating one of the most pervasive chronic health conditions of modern times.

Northwell Health details how to keep your skin safe from harmful UV radiation and skin cancer as the weather gets warmer. 

Heimdal helps you discover how free software decisions by businesses can put your personal data and privacy at serious risk.

Heimdal breaks down where social engineering started, how it’s evolving with AI, and who’s most likely to fall for it while providing steps to help individuals and organizations protect themselves.

Charlie Health presents research on how mental health stigma affects people with serious mental health conditions—from social exclusion to barriers in employment and care.

GoodRx reveals that pharmacy deserts exist in counties big and small, extend across the country, and will likely become more widespread as pharmacies continue to close.

GoodRx reviews the many factors that make weight loss harder for some women and shares useful strategies to optimize health from a weight perspective.

SaveHealth explores the historical trajectory of weight loss drugs, examining their scientific basis, regulatory battles, public reception, and what lies ahead for pharmacotherapy in obesity management.

Thriveworks taps experts to explore the pros and cons of therapy provided by AI chatbots, plus five ways AI truly can support your mental health.

QMedic talked to family caregivers and policy advocates to explore the physical and emotional toll of caregivers in the sandwich generation.