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Harvard diet clear winner for good health, researchers say
People whose dietary pattern more closely stuck to the Alternative Healthy Eating Index in middle-age had…
Men going bald turn to ‘new Botox’ for hair loss treatment
The cure for baldness has long been a scientific enigma. Yet advanced treatment options and hair-loss clinics have continued to emerge — and researchers are making progress…
2 drug combination lowers cholesterol better than just a statin, researchers say
Using a high-dose statin with ezetimibe significantly reduces levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol, increasing…
Disabled veteran leans on superhero dog with ‘Batman’ markings for support, companionship
Move over, Batman — there’s a new caped crusader in town, and she’s got four legs, floppy ears and a heart of gold. William Bottger, 66, an Army National Guard veteran from…
Fly safely amid measles outbreak with these important travel tips
Measles has been spreading across America, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported more than 220 cases nationwide as of March 7. The uptick in cases…
CDC: Flu season worst in a decade
At least 29 million illnesses and 370,000 hospitalizations have been related to the flu, as well as 16,000…
Couple breaks record for longest living marriage
Two centenarians broke the Guinness World Record for longest marriage of a living couple, as reported by Jam Press and confirmed by LongeviQuest, a database on the life and…
Cancer death rate for Black people declines, but higher risk remains
An American Cancer Society report found that the risk of death among Black patients is twice that of white…
Common cancer treatment can have this painful side effect
During active cancer treatment, patients face many smaller battles on the path to remission. One of those lesser-known struggles is a condition known as chemo mouth, a…
Overdose deaths decline in U.S. driven by fewer opioid fatalities
Drug overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023, according to the CDC's National Center for…
3 biggest health hazards threaten all Americans, says oncologist
The American healthcare system is "broken," says an Arizona oncologist — and he’s sharing what he thinks needs to change. Ahead of RFK Jr.’s confirmation as head of the U.S.…
Flossing regularly can help prevent strokes, study says
People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood…
Marla Maples advocates for healthier food choices for Americans amid RFK Jr. hearings
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday for the confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, supporters and leaders in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA)…
Ozempic’s health benefits keep growing, but are the risks worth it?
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Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, senior author of the study, is a clinical epidemiologist at Washington University School…
Red meat blamed for increased cognitive decline in study
The high saturated fat content in red meat could contribute to aged-related cognitive decline by impairing…
Viruses spiking in the United States as peak season arrives in winter
Photo by Luisella Planeta/Pixabay Several viruses -- seasonal respiratory flu, stomach flu, COVID-19 and RSV -- are surging in the United States and are expected…
5 major Alzheimer’s discoveries scientists made in 2024
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Health risks from wildfire smoke linger 3 years after Marshall Fire
In a new study, researchers examined the health effects people experienced when they returned to still-standing homes after the Marshall Fire outside Boulder, Colo. Photo by…
Pregnant woman and baby saved after doctors find grapefruit-sized tumor: ‘Extremely rare’
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