Ian Weissman, DO
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"In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days."
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In a world built for sitting, here's how to stay active — even when stuck inside
In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:05 AM
"In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days."
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Moderna said last year that itd mRNA-1010 flu vaccine was 27% more effective than an approved standard annual flu shot.
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FDA refuses to review Moderna's influenza vaccine application
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will not review Moderna's approval application for its influenza vaccine, the company said on Tuesday, sending its shares down 8% in extended trading.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Moderna said last year that itd mRNA-1010 flu vaccine was 27% more effective than an approved standard annual flu shot.
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Group aerobic exercise appeared to be most effective for depression, while exercise of shorter duration and lower intensity was most associated with reductions in anxiety symptoms.
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More Evidence Supports Exercise for Depression, Anxiety
Data from randomized trials provided robust evidence for benefit of exercise on symptoms
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February 11, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Group aerobic exercise appeared to be most effective for depression, while exercise of shorter duration and lower intensity was most associated with reductions in anxiety symptoms.
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The disputes stem from rising health care costs, with insurers and hospitals fighting more aggressively over the price of care.
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Hospitals and insurers are fighting over money, leaving patients in the lurch
The disputes stem from rising health care costs, with insurers and hospitals fighting more aggressively over the price of care.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:52 AM
The disputes stem from rising health care costs, with insurers and hospitals fighting more aggressively over the price of care.
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A brain-speed video game was linked to a 25% lower dementia risk. Benefits lasted up to 20 years after training ended. Other brain games did not show the same effect.
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Brain-Training Game Linked To Lower Dementia Risk Decades Later
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Imagine you’re driving down the street when, out of nowhere, a skateboarder rolls into your path.You’re looking straig
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February 11, 2026 at 3:45 AM
A brain-speed video game was linked to a 25% lower dementia risk. Benefits lasted up to 20 years after training ended. Other brain games did not show the same effect.
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For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind them. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in COVID times. Some athletes are taking measures to stay healthy by masking and taking other health precautions.
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Olympic COVID restrictions are gone, but some athletes are still self-quarantining
For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind them. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in COVID times. Some athletes are taking extreme...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:59 AM
For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind them. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in COVID times. Some athletes are taking measures to stay healthy by masking and taking other health precautions.
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"Despite all the hype, AI just isn’t ready to take on the role of the physician. Patients need to be aware that asking a large language model about their symptoms can be dangerous, can give wrong diagnoses and can fail to recognize when urgent help is needed."
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AI chatbots give bad health advice, research finds
Despite now being able to ace most medical licensing exams, artificial intelligence chatbots do not give humans better health advice than they can find using more traditional methods, according to a s...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:49 AM
"Despite all the hype, AI just isn’t ready to take on the role of the physician. Patients need to be aware that asking a large language model about their symptoms can be dangerous, can give wrong diagnoses and can fail to recognize when urgent help is needed."
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Daily consumption of two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea was associated with lowering dementia risk, slowing cognitive decline and preserving cognitive function.
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A cup (or 2 or 3) of coffee or tea a day helps keep dementia away
People who drank the most caffeinated coffee had a lower risk of dementia compared with those who drank the least, the long-term observational study found.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Daily consumption of two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea was associated with lowering dementia risk, slowing cognitive decline and preserving cognitive function.
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Mexico’s most populous state said Monday it was stepping up health screening at schools and recommended the use of face masks for students and staff as the country confronts a growing measles outbreak.
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Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide
Mexico's most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Mexico’s most populous state said Monday it was stepping up health screening at schools and recommended the use of face masks for students and staff as the country confronts a growing measles outbreak.
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The National Football League is looking for new ways to redesign helmet facemasks. 44% of game concussions now involve facemask impacts. Winners could receive up to $100,000 to develop their ideas.
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NFL Launches Contest To Redesign Football Helmet Facemasks To Cut Concussion Risk
MONDAY, Feb. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The National Football League is asking inventors, engineers and researchers to help make football helmets safer, startin
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February 10, 2026 at 3:41 AM
The National Football League is looking for new ways to redesign helmet facemasks. 44% of game concussions now involve facemask impacts. Winners could receive up to $100,000 to develop their ideas.
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"DC Health was notified of multiple confirmed cases of measles whose carriers visited multiple locations in the District while contagious. DC Health is informing people who were at these locations that they may have been exposed."
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March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:31 AM
"DC Health was notified of multiple confirmed cases of measles whose carriers visited multiple locations in the District while contagious. DC Health is informing people who were at these locations that they may have been exposed."
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Public health specialists say the advice is good, but equal access to more nutritious foods is also necessary.
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'I'm fighting for our health': Mike Tyson talks weight concerns in Super Bowl ad
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is out with an emotional Super Bowl ad sponsored by the HHS-aligned MAHA Center.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Public health specialists say the advice is good, but equal access to more nutritious foods is also necessary.
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Measles causes serious long-term damage well beyond the initial illness. In a report, the measles infection destroyed between 11 to 75% of patient's antibodies, leaving them vulnerable to many of the infections to which they previously had immunity.
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Mother of child infected with measles describes lasting effects
A Canadian mother whose infant contracted measles is warning about the virus’s long-term health risks, as international health officials urge Canada to strengthen its response amid rising cases across...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Measles causes serious long-term damage well beyond the initial illness. In a report, the measles infection destroyed between 11 to 75% of patient's antibodies, leaving them vulnerable to many of the infections to which they previously had immunity.
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A leading U.S. health official on Sunday urged people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states. “Take the vaccine, please. We have a solution for our problem.”
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'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise
A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states. The appeal is from Dr.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:08 AM
A leading U.S. health official on Sunday urged people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states. “Take the vaccine, please. We have a solution for our problem.”
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The WHO’s priorities include stopping the spread of infectious diseases, stemming antimicrobial resistance, mitigating natural disasters, providing medication and health services to those who need it, and even preventing chronic diseases.
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US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose
The US will no longer participate in the WHO’s global influenza monitoring system – a shift experts say will lead to more flu hospitalizations and deaths.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:02 AM
The WHO’s priorities include stopping the spread of infectious diseases, stemming antimicrobial resistance, mitigating natural disasters, providing medication and health services to those who need it, and even preventing chronic diseases.
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Inside the quest to make a safer football helmet. New energy-absorbing designs and materials have revolutionized the iconic safety device.
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Inside the quest to make a safer football helmet
New energy-absorbing designs and materials have revolutionized the iconic safety device
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February 8, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Inside the quest to make a safer football helmet. New energy-absorbing designs and materials have revolutionized the iconic safety device.
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Companies looking to sell weight-loss drugs directly to consumers, will shell out millions of dollars for celebrity-filled ads during Sunday's Super Bowl with its promise of one of the year's largest global audiences.
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Weight-loss drugs to compete on biggest stage with Super Bowl ads
The blitz reflects a broader shift toward direct-to-consumer marketing with the launch of new pill versions of the GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Companies looking to sell weight-loss drugs directly to consumers, will shell out millions of dollars for celebrity-filled ads during Sunday's Super Bowl with its promise of one of the year's largest global audiences.
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In just a few weeks, the United States has reported four times as many cases than is seen throughout an entire calendar year.
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4 times as many measles cases in a few weeks than US typically averages in a whole year: CDC
It comes as South Carolina is dealing with the largest outbreak recorded since measles was declared eliminated within the U.S. in 2000.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:52 AM
In just a few weeks, the United States has reported four times as many cases than is seen throughout an entire calendar year.
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“For the first time, we now have evidence that shows a cause-and-effect relationship between shingles vaccination and dementia prevention.”
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Dementia: Do shingles vaccines lower risk?
Research from Canada shows that people vaccinated against shingles have a lower dementia risk. There may be a catch, however.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:50 AM
“For the first time, we now have evidence that shows a cause-and-effect relationship between shingles vaccination and dementia prevention.”
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Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is becoming more common, but treatments are improving. The condition causes irregular heartbeats that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure.
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What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?
Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is becoming more common, but doctors say treatments are improving. The condition is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart fai...
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February 8, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is becoming more common, but treatments are improving. The condition causes irregular heartbeats that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure.
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The best way to help Alzheimer’s patients may be to help their caregivers.
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The best way to help Alzheimer’s patients may be to help their caregivers
A mathematical model simulated patient outcomes when given caregiver support or an expensive Alzheimer’s drug to determine cost and health benefits.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:50 AM
The best way to help Alzheimer’s patients may be to help their caregivers.
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"We're flying blind. We're blind to a whole range of health risks that are entering our community or re-emerging in our community."
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A drop in CDC health alerts leaves doctors 'flying blind'
Doctors and public health officials are concerned about the drop in health alerts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since President Trump returned for a second term.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:48 AM
"We're flying blind. We're blind to a whole range of health risks that are entering our community or re-emerging in our community."
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This is particularly important for infections that spread through the air. During the COVID pandemic, public health agencies stressed that better ventilation – including simply opening windows – could help cut the risk of catching the virus indoors.
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'Burping' Your Home Really Could Be Good For Your Health, Says Expert
'House burping' is the latest thing cluttering people's feeds: short clips of people flinging open every window and door, announcing they're 'burping' their home to get rid of stale, germ-filled air.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:44 AM
This is particularly important for infections that spread through the air. During the COVID pandemic, public health agencies stressed that better ventilation – including simply opening windows – could help cut the risk of catching the virus indoors.
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Someone suffering from frostbite can be unaware of it because tissues that become frozen are numb. These are all signs of frostbite: numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin, or skin that feels unusually firm or waxy.
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How to stay safe and stay warm in the cold
Here's what to know about staying warm and safe during freezing temperatures.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Someone suffering from frostbite can be unaware of it because tissues that become frozen are numb. These are all signs of frostbite: numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin, or skin that feels unusually firm or waxy.
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Since Nov. 18 there have been more than three dozen cases of death cap poisonings, including the four deaths and three liver transplants. Many who sought medical attention suffered from rapidly evolving acute liver injury and liver failure.
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4 people have died from eating death cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rains
Four people have died and three others have required a liver transplants after eating the death cap mushroom that is proliferating in California following a rainy winter.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Since Nov. 18 there have been more than three dozen cases of death cap poisonings, including the four deaths and three liver transplants. Many who sought medical attention suffered from rapidly evolving acute liver injury and liver failure.
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