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More people are drinking less alcohol—and sometimes, their friends take that personally. People who have ditched booze describe being hammered with questions about why they’re staying sober, treated like they’re sucking all the fun out of the room, or, if they’re women, inevitably asked if they’re pregnant.

Being prepared with a handful of comebacks when you’re encouraged to drink—or asked why you’re abstaining—can help you stick to your goals and diffuse any tension. Here, experts and sober influencers share their favorite go-to responses.

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“Well, alcohol was really impacting my mental health.”

In 2020, during the long pandemic days when it felt like there was little to do but drink, Madeline Forrest realized she had a problematic relationship with alcohol. Overdoing it, which became a daily norm, “gave me crippling anxiety in the morning,” she recalls. “Even if people assured me, ‘You didn’t do anything,’ I couldn’t remember, and it sent me into th..

On March 17, PepsiCo announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the prebiotic soda brand Poppi.

Poppi and other prebiotic soda brands, like Olipop, have gained popularity in recent years with flavors like strawberry lemon, orange, grape, and cherry limeade. The companies claim that their sodas are healthy alternatives to regular soft drinks partly because they contain prebiotics, which serve as food for the bacteria in our gut (which are called probiotics). Both prebiotics and probiotics are important to maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and have been linked in research to better health outcomes, including improved digestion and a stronger immune system, says Julia Zumpano, a registered dietitian and media nutrition liaison for the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Human Nutrition.

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But do these health benefits hold up when prebiotics are delivered in the form of a soda?

“I think in moderation they can be a fair, good choice,” Zumpan..

The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.

“Data is the new oil—and this is very high quality oil,” says Subodha Kumar, a professor at the Fox School of Business at Temple University. “With the development of more and more complicated and rigorous algorithms, this is a gold mine for many companies.”

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But any AI-related company attempting to acquire 23andMe would run significant reputational risks. Many people are horrified by the thought that they surrendered their genetic data to trace their ancestry, only for it to now be potentially used in ways they never consented to.

“Anybody touching this data is running a risk,” Kumar, who is the d..

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was rocked by five high-level departures on Tuesday in the latest turmoil for the nation’s top public health agency.

The departures were announced at a meeting of agency senior leaders. The Atlanta-based CDC has two dozen centers and offices. The heads of five of them are stepping down, and that follows three other departures in recent weeks. This means close to a third of the agency’s top management is leaving or left recently.

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The departures — described as retirements — were not announced publicly. The Associated Press confirmed the news with two CDC officials who were not authorized to discuss it and spoke on condition of anonymity.

The announcements come a day after the White House announced it is nominating Susan Monarez to be CDC director. But it’s not clear how much, if any, influence that had on the leaders’ decision to leave. The Trump administration earlier this month withdrew its nomination o..

If there’s one thing you can say about Americans at this point in time, it’s that we’re stressed—and we’re constantly told by health experts to reduce or manage our stress because it’s killing us. But what if I told you that stress can actually be good for you—and that, sometimes, more stress is actually helpful.

As a doctor and researcher in stress and healthy aging, I know that sounds nonsensical or, at best, counterintuitive, but that’s exactly what the fascinating new science of hormesis, or “good stress,” shows. Certain kinds of stress are not only beneficial; they are essential. They build resilience, support brain and metabolic health, and even promote longevity. This new approach to stress is one of the most exciting and upcoming areas of longevity and wellness research.

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While it is unquestionable that chronic stress from situations like caregiving, unmanageable workloads, chronic illness, difficult relationships, and financial hardship can ..

The genetic testing and information company, 23andMe, announced on March 23 that it has filed for bankruptcy, after years of financial struggles and data privacy concerns.

Filing for bankruptcy will allow the company “to facilitate a sale process to maximize the value of its business,” 23andMe said in a press release. The news also comes amid management changes; according to the press release, Chief Executive Officer Anne Wojcicki is stepping down from her role, effective immediately, but will continue to serve as a board member. The company’s board selected Chief Financial and Accounting Officer Joe Selsavage to serve as the interim CEO.

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In the press release, 23andMe said it “intends to continue operating its business in the ordinary course throughout the sale process. There are no changes to the way the Company stores, manages, or protects customer data.”

“We are committed to continuing to safeguard customer data and being transparent about the ma..

The reservation of the Kashia Pomo Tribe, based in Sonoma County, Calif., is nearly two hours away from the nearest hospital or center providing critical medical services.

Reno Keoni Franklin, chairman emeritus of the Kashia Pomo Tribe, says the long commute is just one of several inconveniences impacting American Indians, whose medical care is funded by federal dollars. Funding for Indian Health Service (IHS), the agency that provides Native Americans with medical care, is under threat by slashes to national spending imposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which tribal leaders say could worsen their situation.

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“These cuts are jeopardizing a system that’s working. The notion by DOGE is that it’s of no real value… They don’t know what these workers do to provide essential services,” says Ron Allen, chairman of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. “They’re an essential pipeline to help the community. We do what we can to make a differenc..

As measles cases in West Texas are still on the rise two months after the outbreak began, local public health officials say they expect the virus to keep spreading for at least several more months and that the official case number is likely an undercount.

But there’s a silver lining, officials say: More people have received a measles, mumps and rubella vaccination this year in Texas and New Mexico, which also has an outbreak, compared to last year — even if it’s not as high as they would like. And pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

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As of Friday, the outbreak in Texas was up to 309 cases and one measles-related death, while New Mexico’s case count was up to 42 and also one measles-related death. Forty-two people have been hospitalized across the two states.

Read More: The Pandemic Turns 5. We Are Still Not Prepared for the Next One

Texas’ outbreak, which has largely spread in undervaccinated Mennon..

Eggs are a staple for cooking and baking. But if you’re scrambling for a replacement, your kitchen is full of dupes, from ground flaxseed to canned pumpkin. Many offer health benefits that make them comparable or even superior to actual eggs.

Depending on what you’re making, eggs can contribute structure, moisture, flavor, and color, or act as a binding agent (holding ingredients together) or leavening agent (helping baked goods rise and become light and airy). So when you’re considering egg substitutes, it’s important to think through what purpose any replacement will serve in your recipe: “Do you need it as a binder, or as more of a fluffy agent? Is it in a baked dish?” asks Rebecca Russell, a functional medicine registered dietitian in Denver. Seeds tend to be great binders, for example—they’re perfect in meatballs and burgers—while applesauce and silken tofu are just right for baking.

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We asked registered dietitians for their favorite swaps.

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Rates of chronic diseases have spiked in recent decades. Over the same time period, the food supply has shifted toward more use of oils made from seeds, such as canola and soybean.

Some people—U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., most prominently—have connected these developments. “Seeds oils are one of the most unhealthy ingredients we have in foods,” he said in a Fox News interview late last year. Kennedy thinks federal regulators and companies should move swiftly to address this problem. As a result of this negative attention on seed oils, Sweetgreen and Steak n’ Shake have vowed to remove seed oils from menu items.

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However, seed-oil consumption is not the only thing that’s changed since the 1980s. Other notable trends during this period include binge-watching tv shows, online dating, and pop-country music. Correlation isn’t causation, and most nutrition researchers and dietitians say that seed oils aren’t related to upticks in chronic il..