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Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

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Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are six questions scientists are trying to answer.

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How Doctors Should Address Lifestyle Creep

The Motivated MD

Allowing ourselves to spend our hard-earned money is critical to finding happiness in our careers. Though I adhere to commonly agreed upon personal finance advice such as living ‘like a resident’ and well below your means, if you are overly frugal, you will deprive yourself of the enjoyment that is deserved when your income grows. Money may not buy happiness directly, but it can afford us joy, new experiences, the ability to help others, and a sense of achievement.

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The CDC has confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in a human in the U.S.

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A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after becoming infected with a case of bird flu that's been linked to wild birds and poultry.

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Genital herpes is a 'forgotten' virus. But that doesn't mean it's gone away.

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Over 800 million people have genital herpes and in many cases the virus can flare up over a person's lifetime, causing painful symptoms. So why doesn't the world pay more attention?

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'Cancer ghosting' can be more painful than treatment, survivors say

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'/> Loss of social support after a cancer diagnosis is a surprisingly common experience, social workers and cancer patients say. For young cancer survivors, it is a particularly difficult part of the disease.

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How much power would RFK Jr. have at HHS? A former health secretary weighs in

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is making the case with senators that he should lead Health and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius, who had the job under Obama, explains the power and limits of the role.

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This weightlifting gym helps older people build more than just strength

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At Fivex3 Training, a gym in Baltimore, several mornings a week are reserved for older people to train.

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