Funeral Industry Dumps Formaldehyde Into Soil

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Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published April 28, 2018. Most of you reading this article right now probably do your best to live a green and eco-friendly lifestyle. You likely buy local, organic and regenerative food when possible and use chemical-free cosmetics, personal care products and household cleaners. You may … Read more

Expert Q&A With John Whyte, MD

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As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see both the current state of medical care for America’s older adults and the way things are trending for the future. We asked him to share his insight on a few topics, along with a bit of advice. WebMD: What are … Read more

‘Snake Oil’ Fake Cures for Long COVID Leave Patients at Risk

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SOURCES: Linda Geng, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine, Stanford University; co-director, Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome Center. Diana Güthe, founder, COVID support group Survivor Corps. Michael Peluso, MD, infectious diseases doctor, assistant professor of medicine, University of California, San Francisco. Zachary Schwartz, MD, medical director, Post-COVID-19 Recovery Clinic, Vancouver General Hospital, Canada. Alexander Truong, MD, pulmonologist, … Read more

Which Walking Shoes Are OK for My Knee Pain?

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You’d never go for a walk wearing high heels or flip flops, right? You might be surprised to learn that wearing the wrong walking shoes could be just as bad for your knees. “Your shoes affect the amount of impact your knee takes with every step,” says Matt Minard, DPT, a physical therapist and orthopaedic … Read more

Breast Cancer’s Unique Impacts on Younger Women; It’s (More) Complicated

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Breast cancer is more common when you’re older. But it happens to young women, too. When it does, it’s more complicated and affects them differently. In the WebMD webinar “Diagnosed Under 40: Breast Cancer’s Unique Impacts on Younger Women; It’s (More) Complicated,” Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH, discussed those treatment and lifestyle challenges. “When young women … Read more