A man thought his hip hurt because he'd ran a marathon. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.

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Marathon runners
The man (not pictured) tried many treatments but his pain got worse.

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NASA and DARPA plan to test a nuclear-powered rocket that could take humans to Mars in record time

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artist's concept shows a fairly simple rocket carrying logos from NASA and DARPA, flying away from a planet.
An artist's illustration of the Demonstration for Rocket to Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) spacecraft, which will be used to test a nuclear thermal rocket engine.

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A dermatologist says she puts sunscreen on before getting gel nails with a UV lamp — and thinks you should too

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Dr. Melissa Piliang
Dr. Melissa Piliang.

Dr. Melissa Piliang

My 7-month-old baby has had COVID, flu, and RSV. I'm angry, but I also know I did my best.

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The author's kids.
The author's kids.

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A dietitian shares the smoothie-making mistake that causes blood sugar spikes — and 5 healthy recipes to try instead

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Chocolate smoothie
Add nut butter, Greek yogurt, and/or oats to a smoothie to make it more satiating.

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A 24-year-old says she 'ignored' her bloating and stomach pain until it got so bad she went to the ER. Doctors diagnosed her with ovarian cancer.

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A woman holding her stomach in pain.
Doctors arranged an ultrasound scan for Chloe Etheridge (not pictured), which found two tumors on her ovaries.

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A 23-year-old woman was throwing up uncontrollably for two years — until doctors discovered she had a mysterious cannabis-related syndrome

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throwing up nauseated vomit

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You can now have your body composted after death in New York. Here's how it works and why it's greener.

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A body is shown covered in organic material ready to go into a composting pod.
A dummy body, right before composting begins.

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A cosmetic dermatologist says he's seeing 'Ozempic face,' or gaunt cheeks from taking the buzzy weight loss drug

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a gloved doctor injects filler into a patient's cheek
A cosmetic dermatologist explains why some patients are using fillers to combat "Ozempic face" after taking the drug for weight loss.

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A 35-year-old former NFL defensive lineman, Chris Baker, says he almost died from a stroke

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Chris Baker reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys in 2015.
Chris Baker reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys in 2015.

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