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By: Cailey Griffin, Melissa Gotthardt, Alyssa Sybertz, Jennifer Bringle, Marisa Iallonardo
Plus see the medications that can help—including Ozempic Key Takeaways Fatty liver disease symptoms in women often appear subtly after menopause.
By: Lisa Maxbauer, Kristina Mastrocola, Allison Nemetz, Melissa Gotthardt
Experts reveal the best foods, habits and medications that reverse this common condition
By: Melissa Gotthardt, Kristina Mastrocola, Allison Nemetz, Lisa Maxbauer
If you feel like the number on the scale keeps creeping up and your energy is dragging, your liver may be waving a white flag. Nearly a quarter of Americans live with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—recently renamed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)—and up to 80 percent of women over 40 are affected, according
By: Kelsey Kloss, Alyssa Sybertz, Melissa Gotthardt, Kristina Mastrocola, Cailey Griffin
Experts separate fact from fiction and reveal what the latest science really shows Key Takeaways Most people take statins without any side effects and tolerate them well.
By: Melissa Gotthardt, Carissa Mosness, Alex Fulton, Allison Nemetz
Find out what causes them and when they may signal a medical emergency Key Takeaways Most eye floaters become less noticeable over time as your brain adapts to them.
By: Melissa Gotthardt, Eileen Tyrrell, Kristina Mastrocola
An expert reveals the ideal bedtime snack to help you doze off Key Takeaways Small sleep hygiene habits can help women over 50 fall asleep faster and stay asleep.
By: Chad Birt, Cailey Griffin, Melissa Gotthardt, Kristina Mastrocola
Plus learn how much protein you really need to eat for thicker strands Key Takeaways Doctors say menopause-related hair loss often improves with targeted nutrition and treatment.
By: Kelsey Kloss, Kristina Mastrocola, Isabelle Paquette, Allison Nemetz, Melissa Gotthardt
Whether you're jonesing for sweet, salty or carb-rich fare, we've got the fix Video Muted Key Takeaways
By: Kristina Mastrocola, Melissa Gotthardt, Jenna Fanelli
Plus find out how to get an accurate reading at home and bring your numbers into a healthy range
By: Melissa Gotthardt, Brenda Kearns
You don't have to give up grilling to cut your levels of these harmful compounds Video Muted
