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  • Watermelon Actually Lowers Blood Pressure Here’s How Much
    Nutrition

    Watermelon Actually Lowers Blood Pressure Here’s How Much

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 10:04 amJune 3, 2026 2:04 pm

    The amino acid L-citrulline in watermelon helps your blood vessels relax, with measurable effects on cardiovascular health. Watermelon contains L-citrulline, an amino acid that your…

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  • New Weight Loss Drug Shows 30% Weight Loss Without Surgery
    Chronic Conditions

    New Weight Loss Drug Shows 30% Weight Loss Without Surgery

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 10:04 amJune 3, 2026 2:04 pm

    Eli Lilly's experimental drug helped people lose an average of 85 pounds in two years—matching surgical results. An experimental drug called retatrutide just delivered the…

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  • Blood Tests Can Now Replace Colonoscopies for Cancer Screening
    Prevention

    Blood Tests Can Now Replace Colonoscopies for Cancer Screening

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 10:03 amJune 3, 2026 2:03 pm

    New at-home options detect 83% of colorectal cancers without prep, sedation, or time off work. The American Cancer Society just approved blood and stool tests…

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  • Tick Bites Are Sending More People to ERs Than Ever
    Prevention

    Tick Bites Are Sending More People to ERs Than Ever

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 9:40 amJune 3, 2026 1:40 pm

    Climate change is pushing tick populations north, and emergency room visits are at decade highs. Emergency room visits for tick bites hit their highest levels…

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  • Only 20% of Sunscreens Actually Work as Advertised
    Prevention

    Only 20% of Sunscreens Actually Work as Advertised

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 8:10 amJune 3, 2026 12:10 pm

    New research reveals most sunscreens fail basic safety tests, but the fix is simpler than the sunscreen aisle suggests. The Environmental Working Group tested 2,784…

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  • DEET Repellent Can Train Mosquitoes to Find You
    Prevention

    DEET Repellent Can Train Mosquitoes to Find You

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 8:10 amJune 3, 2026 12:10 pm

    New research shows mosquitoes learn to associate DEET with food sources, becoming attracted to the very chemical meant to repel them. Virginia Tech researchers trained…

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  • BMI Misses Obesity in 1 in 4 ‘Healthy’ Adults
    Prevention

    BMI Misses Obesity in 1 in 4 ‘Healthy’ Adults

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 8:09 amJune 3, 2026 12:09 pm

    New research shows waist-to-hip ratio catches obesity cases that BMI completely misses. A large study of over 5,600 Americans found that 26% of people with…

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  • Cataracts Hit 30-Somethings More Than You Think
    Prevention

    Cataracts Hit 30-Somethings More Than You Think

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 8:09 amJune 3, 2026 12:09 pm

    Anne Hathaway was legally blind for a decade from an early cataract, but modern surgery often improves vision beyond baseline. When Anne Hathaway revealed she…

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  • Two Hours of Weight Training Weekly Cuts Death Risk 13%
    Fitness

    Two Hours of Weight Training Weekly Cuts Death Risk 13%

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 8:05 amJune 3, 2026 12:05 pm

    A massive 30-year study found the sweet spot for strength training, and it's refreshingly realistic. Researchers tracked 147,374 people for three decades and found that…

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