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Do Men and Women Feel Pain Differently? What Experts Say​Do Men and Women Feel Pain Differently? What Experts Say 

 New research suggests women and men experience pain differently so NBC News health reporter Dr. Akshay Syal and medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar join TODAY to break down the biological differences that cause women to feel it more significantly than men and how testosterone in men contributes to a reduction in the intensity of pain.  ​​New…

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These simple lifestyle changes could decrease dementia risk by 25%​These simple lifestyle changes could decrease dementia risk by 25% 

These simple lifestyle changes could decrease dementia risk by 25%​These simple lifestyle changes could decrease dementia risk by 25% 

 Sitting for too long increases dementia risk, while getting regular exercise could protect brain health in the long-term, a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One found.  ​​Sitting for too long increases dementia risk, while getting regular exercise could protect brain health in the long-term, a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One found. 

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How to Understand the Lab Results of Routine Bloodwork​How to Understand the Lab Results of Routine Bloodwork 

 Lab results from routine bloodwork can sometimes be confusing so Dr. Cedrek McFadden, board-certified colorectal and general surgeon, joins TODAY with the numbers you should be paying attention to, how to understand ranges, and more.  ​​Lab results from routine bloodwork can sometimes be confusing so Dr. Cedrek McFadden, board-certified colorectal and general surgeon, joins TODAY with…

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A deadly bacterial disease is making a comeback as vaccine rates fall​A deadly bacterial disease is making a comeback as vaccine rates fall 

A deadly bacterial disease is making a comeback as vaccine rates fall​A deadly bacterial disease is making a comeback as vaccine rates fall 

 Hib, a deadly bacterial infection that causes meningitis, is making a comeback, doctors warn. They say the rise in cases is changing the way they practice medicine.  ​​Hib, a deadly bacterial infection that causes meningitis, is making a comeback, doctors warn. They say the rise in cases is changing the way they practice medicine. 

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What’s your biological age? Experts explain the benefits and risks of at-home tests​What’s your biological age? Experts explain the benefits and risks of at-home tests 

What’s your biological age? Experts explain the benefits and risks of at-home tests​What’s your biological age? Experts explain the benefits and risks of at-home tests 

 It’s important to understand what over-the-counter biological age test kits can — and can’t — do before buying them.  ​​It’s important to understand what over-the-counter biological age test kits can — and can’t — do before buying them. 

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California dairy recalls raw milk cheese linked to outbreak of a severe strain of E. coli​California dairy recalls raw milk cheese linked to outbreak of a severe strain of E. coli 

California dairy recalls raw milk cheese linked to outbreak of a severe strain of E. coli​California dairy recalls raw milk cheese linked to outbreak of a severe strain of E. coli 

 Raw Farm is recalling its raw milk cheddar cheeses amid an outbreak of a dangerous strain of E. coli, according to the Food and Drug Administration.  ​​Raw Farm is recalling its raw milk cheddar cheeses amid an outbreak of a dangerous strain of E. coli, according to the Food and Drug Administration. 

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Does athletic tape really work? Here’s what experts say​Does athletic tape really work? Here’s what experts say 

Does athletic tape really work? Here’s what experts say​Does athletic tape really work? Here’s what experts say 

 The benefits of kinesiology tape, the colorful tape stretched across the limbs of seemingly every athlete these days, may be more in the mind than in the muscles  ​​The benefits of kinesiology tape, the colorful tape stretched across the limbs of seemingly every athlete these days, may be more in the mind than in the muscles 

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Florida IVF clinic accused of embryo mix-up closes amid legal and financial problems​Florida IVF clinic accused of embryo mix-up closes amid legal and financial problems 

Florida IVF clinic accused of embryo mix-up closes amid legal and financial problems​Florida IVF clinic accused of embryo mix-up closes amid legal and financial problems 

 A Florida fertility center is closing several months after a patient alleged the clinic implanted another couple’s embryo in her — a discovery she made after giving birth  ​​A Florida fertility center is closing several months after a patient alleged the clinic implanted another couple’s embryo in her — a discovery she made after giving birth 

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After man’s death following insurance denials, West Virginia tackles prior authorization​After man’s death following insurance denials, West Virginia tackles prior authorization 

After man’s death following insurance denials, West Virginia tackles prior authorization​After man’s death following insurance denials, West Virginia tackles prior authorization 

 Six months after Eric Tennant died following a protracted battle with his health insurer over doctor-recommended cancer care, West Virginia’s Republican governor signed a bill intended to curb the harms of insurance denials  ​​Six months after Eric Tennant died following a protracted battle with his health insurer over doctor-recommended cancer care, West Virginia’s Republican governor signed…

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