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Even 5-Minute Movement Breaks Can Boost Your Mood And Fight Fatigue
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine indicates that five-minute movement breaks every hour help mitigate th
topicAs cancer death rates plunge, clear disparities remain, new report says
Cancer mortality in the U.S. has fallen to historic lows, with a 35% decline since 1991. This progress is attributed to better scr
topicFive-minute walk offsets the harm of sitting too long
Recent research indicates that brief walking breaks can mitigate the health risks associated with sedentary behavior. These short
topicExperts probe 'shock' arrival of mosquito virus in Scotland
UK authorities identified the Usutu virus in Scottish blackbirds in April. The discovery surprised experts who believed Scotland w
topicClean eating: why cutting sugar out of your diet might not be as healthy as it sounds
New evidence suggests that removing all sugar from low-fat diets can lead to inflammation in the liver and gut. While excessive su
topicSurprising benefit of Covid vaccine found in new study
New data shows the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine is associated with a decrease in serious cardiovascular events among U.S. veterans.
topicHow Instagram Filters Your Brain: The Alarming Way Endless Scrolling Alters Your Real-World Body Image
Long-term Instagram use is linked to changes in how the brain perceives a user's own face and body. Beauty filters may shift a per
topicDangerous tapeworm linked to severe liver disease spreads into Washington coyotes, researchers report
The Echinococcus multilocularis parasite has established itself in the Pacific Northwest. Researchers found the tapeworm in Washin
Maine reports first case of rare tick-borne disease this year
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first case of Powassan virus in the state for 2026. The infe
topic‘Frankenstein rabbits’ with tentacles coming from head reemerge as warning issued
Wild rabbits with dark, horn-like protrusions on their heads are appearing in multiple US states. The condition is caused by the S
topicCDC concludes hantavirus response as outbreak eases
The CDC officially ended its response to the Andes hantavirus outbreak on June 24, 2026. Eighteen Americans from the MV Hondius cr
topicPopular Bone Supplements May Not Prevent Fractures, Major Review Finds
A large-scale review published by The BMJ indicates that calcium and vitamin D supplements do not offer meaningful protection agai
topicMapping the neuronal building blocks of human language with language models
Researchers are using large language models to map how the human brain processes grammar and language. New neuroimaging suggests t
topicConfined migration induces non-lethal DNA damage in developing neurons
Neurons in the developing brain undergo double-strand DNA breaks during migration. These lesions are repaired within a day in newb
topicSecond person hospitalized in Israel for possible Ebola after trip to DR Congo
A man is in isolation at Sheba Medical Center with fever, headache, and diarrhea after visiting the Democratic Republic of the Con
topicNew study reveals hidden risk of going sugar-free
Research presented at ENDO 2026 suggests that completely removing sucrose from a low-fat diet can harm health. A study on mice fou
topicCalifornia resident infected with rare tick-borne illness, officials confirm
A person in Northern California is the fourth individual ever diagnosed with a rare tick-borne disease. The illness presents sympt
topicWhat to know about the temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program
Medicare will launch a temporary GLP-1 Bridge program on July 1, 2026. Eligible Part D enrollees can obtain weight-loss drugs for
topic12 easy lifestyle changes to slow down ageing, according to experts
Experts suggest a combination of nutrition, exercise, and mental engagement to support longevity. These habits aim to improve heal
topicRabid stray cat bites 5 Florida residents and attacks puppy before dying under a home
A stray cat in North Lakeland tested positive for rabies. The animal attacked five residents and a puppy before dying under a hous
topicAn ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death discovered with deep learning
Researchers led by UC Berkeley used a deep learning model to identify a previously unknown ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death.
topicResearch Suggests the Older You Get, the More Weed You Should Smoke
Cannabis use is rising among older adults, particularly for managing sleep and pain. This growth occurs while use among adolescent
topicCalifornia resident becomes just the fourth person in the world to become infected with tick-borne illness, officials say
A Northern California resident was hospitalized in April after contracting Rickettsia lanei. This marks the fourth documented huma
topicFreezing brain damage in its tracks: cooling drugs limit stroke injury in mice
Researchers are studying a two-drug combination that induces a state of low metabolism and hypothermia to protect the brain after