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Monday

People who block the internet from their smartphones spend more time on other activities that improve their wellbeing. Rob Dobi/Getty Images hide caption

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A break from your cellphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you need

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Sunday

Monday

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She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome

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Friday

The bacteria in yogurt appear to promote an overall healthy balance of bacteria in the gut, which promotes a strong and healthy gut barrier. d3sign/Getty images hide caption

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Tuesday

Measles kills thousands of children across the globe every year. Povorozniuk Liudmyla/Getty Images hide caption

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'Booster Shots' make case that measles remains a threat, shouldn't be underestimated

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Monday

An illustration of the Vagus nerve, which is part of the autonomic nervous system. Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library RF/Getty Images hide caption

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Vagus nerve stimulation may tame autoimmune diseases

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Wednesday

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The Center for Science in the Public Interest wants warning labels on food products containing six synthetic dyes. AdShooter/Getty Images hide caption

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Monday

There's no precise answer on how much alcohol can be consumed without increasing health risks. Jon Hicks/Getty Images hide caption

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Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider

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Friday

The gut bacteria of meat eaters look similar to those of vegans and vegetarians, as long as they also eat a wide array of plant-based foods. fcafotodigital/Getty Images hide caption

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How meat eaters can have gut microbes as healthy as vegans

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Sunday

Wednesday

Research shows that people who volunteer regularly have a lower risk of mortality and better physical health as they age. Olga Rolenko/Getty Images hide caption

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When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health

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Wednesday

Scientists are working hard to understand the impact of microplastic pollution in the environment and in human bodies. The research requires identifying and analyzing types of microplastics particles, which can range from 1 nanometer to 5 millimeters in size. Leonard Ortiz/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register/Getty Images hide caption

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Thursday

Compounds found in cocoa are known to have health benefits. A new study adds to the evidence. Dulin/Getty Images hide caption

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Dark Chocolate and diabetes

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Monday

Moderate drinkers who also take weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro, report drinking less alcohol, a new study finds. AzmanJaka/Getty Images hide caption

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Social drinkers cut back on alcohol when on obesity drugs

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