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Is Protein Powder Bad For Your Long-Term Health?
Cutting protein intake could potentially slow the aging process, particularly for sedentary individuals. Research suggests that ex
topicThe omega-3 supplement you take may not be helping your brain
High-dose omega-3 supplements fail to improve memory, brain structure, or cognition in older adults at risk of dementia, despite i
topicWhy are measles cases rising in the US? 2026 outbreak hits highest level in decades
Measles case counts in the United States have already exceeded 2025 totals during the current 2026 outbreak. Health experts identi
topicNew Trigger for Alzheimer’s Disease May Have Been Found
Researchers have identified new potential triggers and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, including lower cardiac output in car
topicMen face many health crises in midlife. How can they avoid them and age well?
Avoiding smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure between ages 45 and 65 can extend dementia-free life by nearly 13 years on ave
topicHow To Keep Ticks Out Of Your Yard This Summer
Health officials in Suffolk County are urging vigilance after reporting three probable cases of tularemia, also known as rabbit fe
topicCalifornia resident infected with rare tick-borne illness, officials confirm
Health officials confirmed a Northern California resident is the fourth person ever diagnosed with a rare tick-borne disease featu
topicFirst West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes reported in three Las Vegas ZIP codes
West Nile virus activity has expanded across the US in 2026. The Maryland Department of Health confirmed the first human case of t
5 Foods That Contain Both Protein and Fiber
Food and beverage launches featuring protein ingredients or high-protein claims grew by an average of 6% annually from April 2021
topicLimiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
Limiting added sugar during pregnancy and the first 1,000 days of life may reduce the risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's dis
topicThe Surprising Reason Swimming Could Be Better for Your Heart Than Running
Current evidence does not provide a comparison between swimming and running regarding heart health benefits. Available material di
topicEbola outbreak in DRC the fastest growing in the history of the virus
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 1,700 people and infected more than 3,600 individuals since May.
topicEveryone talks about postpartum depression
The trial of Lindsay Clancy continues with a focus on her mental state before she killed her three children in 2023, including dia
topicHow to Get 25 Grams of Protein Every Day
Consumers can reach a 25 gram daily protein goal using budget-friendly sources and fast preparation methods. High-protein, low-cal
topicStudy suggests eating less protein could be key to healthy aging for most adults
Reducing protein intake could promote healthy aging and improve metabolism in sedentary adults, but benefits may not apply to preg
topicImmune system may attack nervous system in some Long COVID patients
Research suggests that some Long COVID patients have antibodies that target brain and nerve tissues, leading to autonomic nervous
topicResearch shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk
Doctors are tracking a rare increase in taste and smell disorders among users of GLP-1 receptor agonists. These medications, which
topicPrediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
Scientists discovered a hidden protein that may improve type 2 diabetes treatment using metabolism and precision medicine. While d
topic3 common sleep habits may be tied to brain aging signs
Poor sleep habits interact with a specific gene in the brain's overnight cleaning system to influence Alzheimer's-related changes.
topicNew study reveals hidden risk of going sugar-free
Limiting sugar during the first 1000 days after conception may reduce Alzheimer's risk. However, recent findings on sugar-free die
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, a bacterial infection that presents s
topicSugar-Free Diets May Have a Hidden Side Effect, Study in Mice Suggests
Recent research examines the complex relationship between sugar intake and chronic disease. Studies indicate that early life sugar
topicNew Research Pinpoints Hidden Brain Trigger That Causes Autism, Changing How We Understand The Condition
Scientists have found that autism may consist of at least two biologically distinct subtypes with different patterns of brain comm
topicThe US is slashing HIV/Aids funding. A ‘steady drumbeat’ of activists stands at the ready
The Trump administration has reduced HIV prevention grants, leading to funding delays in Atlanta and potential service expirations