The unregulated multibillion-dollar life coaching industry can be a haven for discredited therapists

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Children with high BMIs should not use obesity medications like WeGovy, US doctors warn

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Wegovy injection pens.

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Fertility expert Leslie Schrock explains why embryonic personhood will never work in practice

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Leslie Schrock, a fertility investor and author.
Leslie Schrock, an investor, author, and fertility expert.

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His wife had a common skin condition and tried expensive creams for over 20 years. She became 'patient zero' for his personalized skincare company — and had clear skin in a month.

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Personalized skincare brands like Musely are using telehealth to offer consumers prescription products without a trip to the doctor's office.

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Over 35,000 women fled Texas to get abortions in 2023

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A staggering number of patients left Texas to get abortion care, data shows.

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The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, the former Theranos CEO

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Convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.

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Doctor-designed food prescriptions could help patients cut medical costs for hypertension and cancer

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Some doctors are offering their patients tailored nutrition plans, or prescribing specific heart-healthy foods to curb chronic illness.

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Pet insurance is booming. It's also mostly worthless.

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Pet insurance isn't a total grift. But for many people, insuring their furry friends ends up being a money suck.

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How to know if you're an ALICE: You're barely paying your bills but don't qualify for government assistance

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More Americans are becoming ALICEs — asset-limited, income-constrained, and employed.

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The richest person in every state

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Elon Musk.
Elon Musk is the richest resident of Texas.

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