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Think you're eating healthy? You may be missing this heart-protecting nutrient
Recent findings suggest that eating five servings of fruits and vegetables daily might not provide enough flavanols for heart prot
topicThe #3 Cause of Cancer Deaths Is Rising Fast, But 60% of Cases May Be Preventable
Liver cancer remains the third leading cause of cancer deaths globally. Three in five cases may be linked to preventable risk fact
topicThe Ebola Outbreak’s Central Mystery: Where Did This Virus Come From?
An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus is affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The WHO declared th
topicGuest Column
Recent guest columns address a range of social and political topics. These include the importance of parental rights and a candida
topicRetraction of high-profile paper on cancer drug timing could hand ammo to China hawks
Nature Medicine retracted a February 2026 paper regarding a China-based lung cancer immunotherapy trial on June 24, 2026. The stud
topicYale study finds the secret to aging well over 65
A Yale University study of over 11,000 adults aged 65 and older shows that many individuals improve physically and cognitively ove
topicThousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
The H5N1 bird flu strain caused a massive die-off of southern elephant seal pups on Heard and McDonald Islands. An estimated 76% o
topicIf you take blood pressure pills, you need to heed this warning
The MHRA issued a safety update for ACE inhibitors. These drugs are linked to angioedema, which causes swelling in the face, lips,
How much preventive health screening should I be getting?
Preventive screenings identify treatable conditions early to prevent significant damage. Risks for diseases increase significantly
topicA Signal of Future Alzheimer's May Be Hidden in Your Eyes
Medical researchers are identifying signs of Alzheimer's and dementia through eye examinations. These indicators may appear years
topicThis Cat Parasite Infects Billions of People. Scientists Say We’ve Been Underestimating It
Toxoplasma gondii is a cat-linked parasite that has infected billions of people. Experts are pushing for the WHO to recognize ocul
topicThe Body Keeps the Score. But the Mind and Heart Do Too.
Bessel van der Kolk argues that trauma disconnects the mind and body, causing the body to retain memories the mind suppresses. Thi
topicYale study finds nearly half of older adults improved with age
A Yale analysis of more than 11,000 adults aged 65 and older found that 45% showed physical or cognitive improvements. These gains
topicU.S. provides experimental Ebola treatment for outbreak in Congo, bringing trials closer
The U.S. is sending experimental treatments to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to combat an Ebola outbreak. The WHO an
topicLethal plague outbreaks in Lake Baikal hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago
Researchers discovered the oldest known bubonic plague cases in 5,500-year-old graves near Lake Baikal. The disease targeted hunte
topicPeople who lift weights live longer
Recent research shows that regular resistance training is associated with a longer life. Lifting weights may reduce the risk of de
topic'I buried my parents one day after the other'
Recent reports highlight legal actions regarding parental deaths in Albany and accusations against Prince Harry. Professional guid
topicWhich diet — and exact foods
Recent research indicates that anti-inflammatory and healthy plant-based diets can reduce the risk of dementia. These benefits may
topicCongo Ebola Crisis: Contact Tracing Is Dangerously Behind, Officials Warn
An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus is affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Health authorities
topicTicks are spreading Lyme disease across America, but we can beat them. Here’s how.
Tick populations are increasing in North Carolina and throughout the country. Emergency room visits for tick bites are surging. Ne
topicCheese from your nachos could soon help the planet
Researchers have developed a method to transform tofu and dairy waste into beads that remove carbon dioxide from the air. This pro
topicThe 'tech neck' time bomb: why 43 million young Americans could cripple U.S. health care within a generation
Medical professionals are raising alarms over tech neck caused by smartphone addiction. This condition is reportedly deforming the
topicOne common type of fat may increase diabetes risk, while another helps fight it
New research indicates that specific fats have opposing effects on insulin function. Palmitic acid may increase the risk of type 2
topicRabid cat terrorizes Central Florida neighborhood, bites 5 people and a puppy
A stray cat in North Lakeland attacked five residents and a puppy in early June. Polk County Animal Control confirmed the animal h