A prominent university health system halted its IVF treatments in the wake of an Alabama Supreme Court ruling. Plus, a mom opens up about how running marathons helped her cope with having a double mastectomy, and a dietitian shares the 15 healthiest fruits you can snack on. |
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham's health system suspended its IVF treatments days after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos created through in vitro fertilization are considered children. "We must evaluate the potential that our patients and our physicians could be prosecuted criminally or face punitive damages for following the standard of care for IVF treatments," a spokesperson told NBC News. The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling involved a case in which a person went into a storage area at a fertility clinic and dropped several frozen embryos on the floor. The verdict has raised concerns with doctors and patients about the future of the procedure. Here's the latest. |
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Four days after her 30th birthday, Kristina Coccoluto had a double mastectomy when genetic testing, coupled with her family's history, revealed a high risk of breast cancer. While trying to find a way to cope ahead of the procedure, she decided to try her first marathon, despite never having run more than three miles. Running proved therapeutic again in 2022 when the mother of three, who is now 38, had a complete hysterectomy to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer. She is now set to run in her fourth marathon. "Cancer leaves you feeling powerless," she told TODAY.com. "I felt like I had a ticking time bomb in my body. Running gave me that feeling of getting back to myself." Continue reading. |
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The numbers say a vast majority of Americans don't get enough fruit in their diets. If you're looking to get more fiber, vitamins and minerals in yours, dietitian Samantha Cassetty shared the 15 healthiest fruits you should be snacking on daily. At the top of the list are antioxidant-rich blueberries, which studies show may lower the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. See more here. |
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Warranties can be a lifesaver when your favorite jacket, water bottle or piece of luggage starts to get worn out. Our Shop TODAY experts are here to help you get peace of mind by breaking down which popular brands have the best warranties and which companies offer lifetime guarantees for their products. The editors also share 11 of their personal favorites for sports bras, steel tumblers, hiking boots and more products that offer a top-notch warranty. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
The only way to achieve a tight, toned butt is by exercising the glute muscles, but it's about more than looking good in your favorite pair of jeans. Strong glute muscles help you walk more efficiently, sit with better posture and reduce the chances of back injury. From wall squats to goblet squats, we're sharing the 10 best glute exercises you can do right at home without any equipment. See them all here. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you |
Chef Danielle Walker stopped by TODAY to share recipes from her "Healthy in a Hurry" cookbook that will have you eating well without spending all day in the kitchen. This delicious pork ragù over almond-cauliflower polenta dish doesn't require you to brown the meat before putting it in the slow cooker, so it saves time without skimping on flavor. The polenta can also be made in advance and stored in the fridge. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
For the first five years of his life, Cooper Swenson often didn't acknowledge his younger brother. Cooper, 13, who has autism and is nonverbal, has since come a long way in his bond with his brother Sawyer. Their sweet relationship was on display in an emotional video their mother shared on Instagram. Cooper is shown practicing saying Sawyer's name, and his little brother encourages him with praise and hugs. When Cooper uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate that he "loves" Sawyer, Sawyer's face lights up. He then rests his head on Cooper's shoulder. "(Cooper) is doing things that I never believed possible," their mom, Kate Swenson, told TODAY.com. See the moment here. |
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