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How weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age
Strength training is a proven way to reverse muscle loss, improve balance, and reduce chronic disease risk after 50. Experts empha
topicThe protein craze: Are high-protein diets and supplements putting your liver at risk?
Experts confirm excessive protein—especially from supplements—can strain the liver, though protein itself remains vital. Concerns
topicOpen letter to leaders of G7, G20, BRICS and all nations on finalizing the WHO Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex
The WHO and Brazil’s President Lula have issued an open letter calling on G7, G20, BRICS, and all nations to finalize the Pathogen
topicDeadly ‘fox tapeworm’ linked to lethal disease detected in West Coast wildlife
The parasitic tapeworm *Echinococcus multilocularis*—known as the fox tapeworm—has been detected in wild animals along the U.S. We
topic5 Daily Exercises That Reverse Aging Better Than Gym Workouts After 60
Experts agree that targeted daily exercises—focusing on resistance, mobility, and balance—can reverse aging effects better than tr
topicConnecticut Confirms First Measles Case Of 2026
Connecticut health officials confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2026 in an unvaccinated adult from Hartford County. The p
topicMeasles case detected at SFO days before World Cup start
A Santa Clara County resident infected with measles traveled through San Francisco International Airport and multiple San Jose loc
topicDRC reports record number of Ebola cases in a single day as outbreak hits 1-month mark
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases and
The Link Between Vitamin C And Brain Health Just Got Even Clearer
New research confirms higher vitamin C in blood plasma is linked to greater gray matter volume and stronger brain connectivity in
topicInside Ebola country: NPR reports from eastern DR Congo's outbreak zone
The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has expanded into a new health zone in Ituri province, with 119 suspected cases and 32 reco
topicYou'd Never Guess This Subtle Sign Of A Stroke
Stroke symptoms extend beyond the FAST framework, with lesser-known indicators appearing days before an event. Neurologists can de
topicAs tick bites surge nationwide, veterinarians say most cases start with pets
Tick bites are reaching record levels this year, with pets acting as the primary carriers of ticks into households. Health officia
topicWhat to Do If You Find a Tick on Your Body, According to an Expert
Tick activity is rising nationwide, with pets often bringing them indoors. Safe removal and symptom monitoring are critical, as Ly
topicAnother possible benefit of GLP-1s? Improved male fertility
Emerging research suggests GLP-1 medications like Ozempic could improve testosterone levels and sperm quality in obese men, challe
topicWhy your blood sugar may rise in summer even when you're eating 'Healthy,' and the smart swaps that can help
Summer foods like cold drinks, juicy fruits, and sweet desserts often contain hidden sugars that can cause blood sugar spikes desp
topicPeople taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic started moving less
People taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are reducing daily physical activity despite shedding pou
topicScientists Warn a Popular Joint Supplement May Accelerate Your Risk of Cognitive Decline—Here's What to Know
New research confirms glucosamine—a widely used joint supplement—accelerates cognitive decline in users with mild impairment. Stud
topicPsilocybin Unlocks Lost Memories in an Alzheimer’s Patient
A single high-dose psilocybin session temporarily restored fluent speech, motor function, and continence in an 80-year-old woman w
topicAntidepressants and antipsychotics could serve as alternatives to opioids, study finds
Multiple studies confirm antidepressants and antipsychotics may effectively treat pain without the addictive risks of opioids, off
topicDangerous hormone-disrupting chemicals found in US breast milk samples
New peer-reviewed research confirms breast milk from Seattle mothers contains alarming levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (E
topicStruggling With Brain Fog And Fatigue? You Might Be Lacking This 1 Essential Mineral.
Iron deficiency remains the most frequently cited yet underdiagnosed cause of persistent fatigue and cognitive issues, especially
topicWhat to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
Alpha-gal syndrome—a severe allergy to red meat triggered by tick bites—remains a growing public health concern with no cure, thou
topicScientists Identify 2 Distinct Subtypes of Autism in The Brain
Researchers have identified two biologically distinct subtypes of autism—one marked by excessive brain connectivity (hyperconnecti
topicFlorida teen fights for his life after contracting flesh-eating bacteria while swimming with siblings
A 17-year-old boy is fighting for his life after contracting *Vibrio vulnificus* bacteria from a minor scratch sustained while swi