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5 min readKey PointsAn experimental oral medication can dramatically lower the risk of getting COVID-19 after an exposure.The new pill, Ensitrelvir, is already approved for use in Japan.Infectious disease experts are excited about the pill and its future use in COVID-19 prevention.You have limited options right now if you know you’ve been exposed to COVID-19. There used to be monoclonal antibody treatments available, but those were given through an IV, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has since revoked their authorization. Nirmatrelvir–ritonavir (Paxlovid) has also been used in the past to prevent COVID-19 after exposure, but more recent data…

2 min readHoliday weekends are notoriously an excellent time to save on Apple tech, whether you’re looking for a new laptop to gift a recent graduate or the latest Apple Watch to track your workouts.Ahead of Amazon’s Memorial Day sale, we were excited to find a 25% discount on Apple Watch Series 11, meaning you can save $100 on this high-tech (and water-resistant!) wearable just in time for summer workouts. This sale drops this watch, which was released in September 2025, back down to its lowest price ever.“For my encouraging workout buddy, I turn to the Apple Watch,” Senior Commerce…

✔️ Go for multiple strains: If you decide to try a probiotic for women, Cording suggests looking for a supplement that has several types of probiotic bacteria in it “so you’re covering more bases.”✔️ Look for prebiotics, too: If you can, look for a supplement that also contains a prebiotic (which stimulates the growth or activity of your probiotic), Cording says.✔️ Steer clear of gummies: “They contain sugar and negate some of the benefits of the supplement,” Cording says.✔️ Don’t shy away from seeking professional help: If you’re an overall healthy person and aren’t taking any medications, you should be…

7 min readIf you’re experiencing joint pain, fatigue, and general achiness, it could be rheumatoid arthritis—but that’s rarely the first thing people think of. “Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be difficult to recognize early because many of its symptoms overlap with everyday aches, stress, or aging,” explains Erin Hammett, M.D., a board-certified rheumatologist and medical director of WellTheory.Joint pain is a common symptom of RA, but many people often brush it off as the effect of too much typing, an intense workout, getting older, or osteoarthritis. “One sign that may point more specifically to RA is joint stiffness and pain that’s…

Abbott’s first over-the-counter CGM, the Lingo tracks your glucose levels and reports the data on your phone. The Lingo app also provides a coaching program, which can help you get information about how food and stressors affect your body. Measuring interstitial fluid, it might not provide the most accurate data, so consider pairing it with a glucometer.“If you are borderline diabetic like me, Lingo is a game changer,” shared one Amazon customer. “No, it will not give the same readings as a blood glucose meter since it is measuring your glucose in the fluid under the skin, not your blood,…

Low-carb diets have long been associated with both weight loss (read: the Atkins diet) and type 2 diabetes management. Every time we eat carbohydrates, our blood sugar increases, and the hormone insulin is released. Insulin production can increase how much fat we store in our bodies, and some find that fewer carbohydrates in their diet mean less insulin is released, resulting in less fat storage and weight loss, says Evans. Those who are diagnosed with prediabetes, type 1 diabetes, or type 2 diabetes may be prescribed a low-carb diet by a doctor or dietitian to help monitor their blood glucose,…

Opt for chemical exfoliators over physical ones. “Chemical exfoliants also contain ingredients that may provide additional benefits like treating discoloration, such as lactic acid, glycolic acid and mandelic acid or helping to prevent breakouts as with salicylic acid,” says Dr. Garshick. She warns also that physical exfoliators can be too abrasive and create microtears in mature skin, so if you prefer a scrub, look for finely milled ingredients like rice starch or powder.Look for AHAs. To avoid irritation, “gentle chemical exfoliation with AHAs (like lactic acid or glycolic acid) or enzymes is often best for mature skin,” Dr. Spearman says.…

6 min readOur bodies and brains rely on good sleep to function. But for one reason or another, many of us aren’t getting our recommended nine hours each night. The occasional all-nighter might not be cause for concern, but regularly depriving yourself of much-needed shut-eye can result in several surprising sleep deprivation health problems.Meet the experts: W. Christopher Winter, M.D., board-certified sleep medicine researcher and author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It; Michael Awad, M.D., chief of sleep surgery at Northwestern Medicine and chief medical officer of Peak Sleep.What happens to your…

2 min readVitamin B12 is an essential vitamin, which means that it needs to come from your diet—the body cannot produce it. For this reason, incorporating the number-one food to eat for vitamin B12 into your diet on a regular basis is an excellent way to ensure you’re getting enough of this important vitamin.Meet the experts: Michelle Routhenstein, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., a preventive cardiology dietitian at Entirely Nourished; Brynna Connor, M.D., a family medicine physician in Austin and a healthcare ambassador at NorthwestPharmacy.com.“B12 has many important roles in our body from DNA synthesis to red blood cell production and nervous…

6 min readMillions of American adults have high cholesterol, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the majority of those are taking medication to keep it under control. But whether you take cholesterol medication or not, you could benefit from eating more foods to lower cholesterol naturally.“High cholesterol is a top risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, and poor circulation,” said Omar Ali, M.D., F.A.C.C., a board-certified interventional cardiologist at ARK Medical Center in Michigan. However, it is also important to remember that your body does need some cholesterol. Per the Cleveland Clinic, cholesterol is a waxy,…