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A simple procedure may be able to reduce your risk of ovarian cancer by up to 80% — but few women take advantage of it. Could it be right for you? We'll explain, and then explore:

What to know about the flesh-eating bacteria circulating this summer
A fitness fad you may actually enjoy
A $42 night cream, on the house

Untapped Potential

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Ovarian cancer is notoriously difficult to detect until it's spread throughout the body. But a relatively simple procedure (that could take as little as five minutes when tacked onto another operation) has been shown to slash risk by 80%. So why aren't more women being offered it?

We spoke with leading oncologists about fallopian tube removal and what they want more patients — and doctors — to know about this powerful prevention tool.

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The Wellness Trap

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More women are turning to influencers in search of answers they aren't getting from their doctors. Primary care physician and author Dr. Lucy McBride says their frustration isn't misguided: They're responding to a medical system that too often leaves women feeling rushed, dismissed, and unheard.

The booming wellness industry is more than happy to fill that void — sometimes with expensive tests, dubious diagnoses, and treatments that can do more harm than good. In this new op-ed, Dr. McBride explains why “Big Wellness” has become so appealing, where it gets women’s health wrong, and how to find a better path between wellness culture and conventional medicine.

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Step Up

Have you heard of the 6-6-6 walking challenge? What about 12-3-30? We're breaking down these simple walking workouts.

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"Sardinemaxxing" is trending. Here's why nutritionists say these little fish come with some big health benefits.

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Help Your Heart

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You already know how important fruit and veggies are to your well-being, but does your diet have enough flavanols? Research shows these naturally occurring compounds support cardiovascular health by promoting healthy blood vessel function, but it's tough to get a consistent, daily amount from diet alone. We'll tell you where to find this key bioactive ingredient and explain what research tells us about how flavanols differ from vitamins and minerals.

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Finger on the Pulse

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A type of flesh-eating bacteria has killed seven people this summer. Vibrio vulnificus thrives in warm seawater, and although it's relatively rare, it has a high mortality rate — killing one-in-five infected people. Here's what to know about the deadly infection and how to protect yourself. Read more»
Three midlife health factors could buy you nearly 13 more dementia-free years. A Neurology study following more than 12,000 people found that those who reached midlife without high blood pressure, diabetes, or a smoking habit lived an average of 12.6 years longer without dementia than people with all three risk factors. Read more»
Belly fat may be a better predictor of heart health than BMI, a new study found. Researchers analyzed data from 260,000 people and discovered that those with a higher waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio were 15–50% more likely to develop some form of heart disease. Read more»

Don't Ignore the Signs

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Do you get bruises more easily than you used to? Does your skin look thinner, drier, and less resilient? Most people assume this is simply part of getting older, but experts say a silent deficiency may be a major factor behind many visible signs of aging. There’s a unique protein that helps keep skin firm, strong, and healthy-looking, but its production naturally declines with age.

One study found that women who supplemented daily with 5 grams of this key protein experienced up to a 7% improvement in skin elasticity — here's what researchers say could be making the difference.

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