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Hers reports Tennessee leads U.S. states in Google searches for weight loss, with rising interest coinciding with decreasing obesity rates.

StayModern reports that effective AI training is crucial for businesses, as it boosts productivity and ensures teams can fully utilize AI tools.

SaveHealth reports arthritis affects millions, involving joint inflammation and pain. Various types exist, with treatment focusing on management and lifestyle changes.

Naturepedic reports a rise in teen sleep deprivation, due to screen time, pressure to succeed, and early school start times. Consistent sleep habits can help.

StayModern reports that deepfakes are increasingly realistic and easier to create, posing serious risks in impersonation, scams, and public trust.

Knowable Magazine reports on super-resolution microscopy breakthroughs, revealing intricate cellular details, enhancing disease understanding and treatments.

Reasons to be Cheerful reports that veterans are turning to psychedelics like ibogaine for PTSD treatment, showing promising results.

Meritus Gas Partners reports hydrocarbon extraction is an effective method for cannabis, enhancing product quality and versatility while ensuring safety compliance.

GoodRx reports a summer spike in demand for epinephrine auto-injectors as students prepare for school, worsening current shortages.

Life Extension reports that perimenopause, affecting women aged 35-55, causes hormonal changes, impacting cycles, mood, and weight among others.

StayModern reports there are five industries ripe for AI disruption: healthcare, finance, retail, legal, and manufacturing.

Northwell Health reports that bunions can worsen if untreated. Early management includes nonsurgical options, but surgery may be necessary for severe cases.

Hone Health reports that the 30-second sit-to-stand test can indicate flexibility and balance but isn’t a guaranteed predictor of lifespan.

Thriveworks reports eight essential questions to regularly check children’s mental health, tailored by age and focusing on specific situations.

Grist reports Plympton, MA cut waste by implementing a pay-per-bag system, reducing trash volume by nearly half and saving $65,000 annually.

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on initiatives like Eco-Soap Bank and Soap Aid, recycling hotel soap to reduce waste and improve hygiene access.

Healthbeat reports that AI can enhance infectious disease surveillance, improving speed, accuracy, and data management in public health systems.

Wysa reports that return-to-office policies post-pandemic are creating mental health challenges amid a shift towards hybrid work environments.

CheapInsurance.com reports that AI is transforming auto insurance by enhancing claims processing, risk assessment, and personalized pricing for drivers.

Dialysis Centers reports on 10 US cities with accessible dialysis services, improving care for patients facing travel difficulties.

Northwell Health reports on five surprising heart health risks, including that young people can have heart attacks and sleep quality matters.

Blueprint reports high temperatures increase anxiety and irritability due to physiological stress responses; staying cool and hydrated can help.

SaveHealth reports yeast infections, caused by Candida overgrowth, are common, treatable, and preventable with proper hygiene and lifestyle changes.

Atlantis Paradise Islands reports urgent efforts in the Bahamas to save endangered coral reefs via a new gene bank for resilience and conservation.

Stacker scoured scientific studies, DIY websites, and even American history to come up with 15 ways to stay cool on warm days

Stacker identified eight medical conditions where cannabis may be beneficial, either by lessening symptoms or treating the underlying medical problem. 

Grist reports that climate disasters like Superstorm Sandy can impact fetal brain development, leading to long-term emotional challenges for children.

Healthbeat reports that reconnecting Black women with nature can improve maternal health, addressing systemic inequalities and promoting wellness.

CalMatters reports that AI chatbots are reducing college students’ interaction with peers and professors, risking important networking opportunities.

Hospice Care reports that hospice care is growing, especially in states like California and Texas, driven by demand for earlier, comfort-focused services.