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Your Fitbit and Apple Watch may wind up hurting you
New studies show that wellness apps and fitness devices that count your steps and track your calori…
Kelli María Korducki
2 mins read
Artificial intelligence could be used to detect heart disease from an eye scan, scientists say
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Earlier referrals could mean treatments are …
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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The US is the second-most expensive country to give birth in — here's what you'll pay and tips to save
Your insurance, location, birth plan, and labor complications can all affect the cost of childbirth…
Rebecca Strong,Alissa Erogbog…
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Some egg donor agencies advertise $275,000 paychecks on social media but the rigorous process is a far cry from making a 'quick buck'
From self-administering daily hormone shots to enduring rigorous testing, egg donors work for "ever…
Hannah Towey
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The DNA testing industry is stuck in a rut. Here's how 23andMe and Ancestry are plotting their next moves.
By working with health systems to cover the cost of the test, the hope is to broaden the number of …
Lydia Ramsey
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Parents-to-be describe the terrifying moment their doctor told them they have 6 weeks to save their baby by raising $3.2 million for specialized in-utero surgery
Rob Valez and Zofia Fenrych say they were urged to terminate after their unborn child was diagnosed…
Jane Ridley
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Where to find at-home COVID tests — including for free — and how to use them correctly
COVID tests are in short supply, but it's still possible to find some, including for free. Here's w…
Andrea Michelson
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Understanding the dangers of high cholesterol and how to keep your cholesterol levels in a healthy range
High cholesterol is often the result of an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking cigarettes, ob…
Laura Goldman,John Osborne
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What to expect during a transvaginal ultrasound — the ultrasound performed inside your vagina
A transvaginal ultrasound can provide more detailed images than an abdominal ultrasound and may be …
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
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Ancestry just came out with 2 new DNA tests focused on health. Here's what you can learn from them.
Users who have already submitted their spit to Ancestry before don't have to submit a new samples. …
Zachary Tracer
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A Chinese restaurant chain in California is checking customers' body temperatures and turning diners away amid coronavirus fears
Sichuan Impression implemented its temperature policy in late January. In a notice posted on the re…
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz,Haven…
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Fast food cooks and couriers in China are giving their temperature readings to customers
As the deadly coronavirus continues to spread throughout the world, some restaurants have launched …
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz,Haven…
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Why Ancestry.com's rumored IPO would be booming
And Ancestry's already held a successful IPO, which could heighten investor confidence that Ancestr…
Zoë LaRock
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Apple, Google, 23andMe, and others are fighting COVID-19, from wearables to faster CT scans to contact tracing
These eight tech companies are creating solutions to fight COVID-19, from Apple and Google's contac…
Michelle Yan
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Ancestry's DNA test has traced the family histories of more than 15 million people. Now the genealogy giant wants to map out your health history.
By the end of it, Georgiadis came back to her team with a three-page summary of what Ancestry would…
Lydia Ramsey
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The CEO of Silicon Valley DNA testing startup 23andMe shares the health product she hopes to sell next
Wojcicki did not provide further details on how much the test - should the company ultimately choos…
Erin Brodwin
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Regulators just gave DNA testing startup 23andMe the go-ahead to offer a health product that scientists have called dubious
Wojcicki did not provide further details on how much the test - should the company ultimately choos…
Erin Brodwin
2 mins read
Starbucks baristas won't be filling up your reusable mugs during the coronavirus outbreak
"We are pausing the use of personal cups and "for here" ware in our stores," Rossann Williams, Star…
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz,Haven…
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Jennifer Aniston's record-breaking debut on Instagram highlights 'The Aniston Effect' as her 'Friends' costars each gain over 1 million followers
Up until Oct. 15, the Instagram accounts for the four fellow "Friends" Instagrammers - Lisa Kudrow…
Paige Leskin
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How to know if you have high cholesterol and the best ways to lower it
High cholesterol is often the result of an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking cigarettes, ob…