Health in a Heartbeat

Centenarians’ blood looks closer to a 40-year-old’s

30 Apr 2026

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Becoming a centenarian is a big deal. It vaults you into a select group that few reach. Just imagine: If you were born in 1926 and were celebrating yo...

Laser-printed gel implant might change bone breaks

29 Apr 2026

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How many bones did you break as a kid? Some of us emerged from childhood unscathed. Others might have fond — and itchy — memories of casts getting...

Hand photo may aid disease detection

28 Apr 2026

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Imagine you go to the doctor because you suspect something is off-kilter: You keep outgrowing your shoes and your rings no longer fit. Now imagine tha...

Scientists trick bacteria into eating tumors

27 Apr 2026

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Despite its increasing antiquity, PAC-MAN’s 8-bit graphics — and gameplay — continue to grip imaginations across generations. The sphere-shaped ...

Tinnitus impacts jobs for many people

24 Apr 2026

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Humanity has sought an effective treatment for tinnitus since ancient Egypt. Luckily, few survive to the present day. One ancient remedy worked on the...

Sugary drinks linked to anxiety in teens

23 Apr 2026

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Is there anything sweeter than being 16? Whether it’s slurping on soda slushies, glugging boba tea or downing energy drinks, teens have plenty of ac...

What is your state of health?

22 Apr 2026

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Where do all the fit people live? We’ll admit up front that states don’t go to the gym or sit like a couch potato in front of the television for.....

Bashing the button: Is ‘snoozing’ good for you?

21 Apr 2026

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All of us sleep. It’s a biological imperative. But do we all need to hit the snooze button five times when the morning alarm goes off? Snoozing invo...

Subtle food changes could save lives

17 Apr 2026

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How nice would it be to make a healthy change to your diet without realizing it? Two new research studies show how tiny, almost unnoticeable changes c...

Forever chemicals linked to rapid biological aging

16 Apr 2026

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If we’re lucky, most of us will notice our bodies aging gracefully. But new research suggests we might have more factors to contend with than just t...

A not-so-secret treatment for joint pain

15 Apr 2026

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If you experience osteoarthritis, you’re in good — and widespread — company. By 2050, millions of people are slated to experience joint pain. Th...

When a ‘clean’ diet gets out of hand

14 Apr 2026

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An obsession can be a bad thing, even if it masquerades as something laudable. And that is what makes orthorexia nervosa one of the trickiest eating d...

Study links physical fitness with stress levels

13 Apr 2026

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High anxiety is a modern scourge. Part of it stems from the outrage manufactured by social media and the 24/7 news cycle. We can seldom outrun the rea...

Study: Green spaces are healthy, with one notable exception

10 Apr 2026

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Researchers have long told us that green spaces are healthy. And who could argue that spending time in a woodsy place is better than a stroll along a ...

Gently steering dreams to solve problems

08 Apr 2026

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Waking up with a yawn, you wonder what on earth possessed you to dream you were in a kennel. Then, your better half asks if you heard the neighbor’s...

Study finds red flags for chatbots

06 Apr 2026

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  Is using a robot pal to talk about your worries or ask for advice a good idea? A new study from researchers in Denmark suggests those questions...

What ape imagination suggests about human play

03 Apr 2026

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It looks like we’re not the only ones playing pretend. A new study from Johns Hopkins University delved into the imagination capabilities of a 43-ye...

Altitude might protect against diabetes

02 Apr 2026

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Trying to avoid diabetes? Take a hike. No, really. A new study from researchers at Gladstone Institutes explains why folks living at a high altitude t...

Office water coolers have high bacteria levels

31 Mar 2026

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Here’s something to talk about around the office water cooler: Office water coolers aren’t as clean as they could be. A paper published in the jou...

Tea benefits you, depending on its form

30 Mar 2026

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How do you take your tea? With milk and a little sugar? Maybe some cream? A jug of it, iced? A can from the gas station? With biscuits, perhaps. Or...

How long are you strong?

27 Mar 2026

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Face it: You’ve peaked. Well, maybe not. It all depends on your lifestyle. Researchers from Sweden followed adults over the course of 47 years to pi...

Sleep deprivation might cause your brain to switch gears

26 Mar 2026

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Burning the midnight oil? Pulling an all-nighter? There’s more than one way to describe staying up late, and there’s also more than one consequenc...

Silver nanoparticles target bacteria

25 Mar 2026

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Silver bullets supposedly kill werewolves, should you ever meet one. But the battle’s a little more complicated when it comes to antibiotic-resistan...

For some, weight-loss drugs’ effects might not last

24 Mar 2026

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Weight-loss drugs are wildly popular. So much so that a recent study found about 1 in 8 Americans have tried them. The high demand initially led to na...

Study: COVID-19 mRNA vaccine sparks immune response to cancer

23 Mar 2026

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When treating lung and skin cancers, doctors frequently attempt to trigger the body’s immune system with drugs to help it recognize and attack cance...

Morning light for better sleep

20 Mar 2026

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It turns out the popular phrase “rise and shine” isn’t just a saying — it’s also science. New research suggests catching some m...

How do you live longer?

19 Mar 2026

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What is the secret to a longer life? Well, we know the fountain of youth is probably not going to work. You could always eat an apple a day, or...

A fast-aging fish sheds light on how kidneys grow old

18 Mar 2026

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A fish whose life is the precise inverse of Benjamin Button’s might be the key to understanding how our kidneys age. The African turquoise killifish...

Be vigilant to avoid accidental poisoning

16 Mar 2026

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Welcome to National Poison Prevention Week, an event created by Congress and used to publicize household dangers for a good 64 years now. It serves as...

Men and women react differently to partner’s decline

13 Mar 2026

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How you react to a life partner’s cognitive decline may depend a great deal on whether you are male or female. A recent study from the universities ...

Your brain on fat

12 Mar 2026

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The new year is speeding up. Somehow, it’s March already. Many of us might be toying with the idea of augmenting our formerly rigorous — maybe ove...

Drinking for many years linked to increase in rectal cancer

11 Mar 2026

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Despite the prevalence of TV characters brooding over a glass filled with amber liquid, or the number of dish towels available with “wine mom” gra...

Crafting benefits mental health

09 Mar 2026

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For many, our days in art class are long behind us. Those macaroni necklaces, finger paintings and paper collages are now distant memories from childh...

Cancer rates increase

06 Mar 2026

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Thanks to our genes, the environment and our lifestyles, cancer cases have more than doubled worldwide since 1990. And the disease, in all its forms, ...

Cancer disrupts more than cell production

05 Mar 2026

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Cancer, the emperor of all maladies, has a deservedly bad reputation. Its treatments are punishing; its prognosis dependent on how willing the cancer ...

Can we drink alcohol safely? A new study says no.

04 Mar 2026

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Americans drink an average of about 2½ gallons of alcohol a year. An analysis of 62 research studies says it’s not safe. The thread that runs throu...

Is bamboo a delicious superfood?

03 Mar 2026

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Giant pandas might be onto something. Move over, broccoli. Bamboo is the latest superfood identified by scientists. Bamboo shoots have been part of th...

Grandparents get cognitive boost from grandkids

02 Mar 2026

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It might not seem like it at the time if the grandkids are making a ruckus. But babysitting them might be good for Grandma and Grandpa’s brains. A r...

Having a Valentine is a boost to health

28 Feb 2026

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It’s probably never going to replace a visit to the gym as a weight-loss strategy. But as we approach another Valentine’s Day, it’s good to reme...

Rising temperatures affecting childhood development, study suggests

26 Feb 2026

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Whether it’s ultraprocessed foods, screens or microplastics, parents are tasked with skirting a bevy of risks to typical childhood development. Now,...

Research links tattoos to higher melanoma risk

25 Feb 2026

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Decades ago, tattoos were often considered the domain of sailors who loved images of anchors on their biceps. Granted, there was some truth to that. I...

A stinky cure for a stinky problem

24 Feb 2026

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Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite subject: foot fungus. Specifically, the kind you tend to get in your toenails. While it’s not exactly dinne...

Relationship between sleep and activity not as clear-cut as once thought

23 Feb 2026

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It’s intuitive that getting more sleep at night gives us more energy for exercise during the day. Or that getting more exercise in the day leads to ...

Study settles debate over diet safety for cancer patients

20 Feb 2026

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For decades, patients undergoing blood cancer treatment have been told to avoid certain foods to reduce infection risk, guidance that some physicians ...

Kids and cellphones could create more problems than solve them

19 Feb 2026

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Children are getting them younger and younger. Maybe your son or daughter had one even before becoming a teenager. No, we’re not talking about brace...

Processed foods spike hunger in satiated teens

18 Feb 2026

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Aside from convenience, shelf-stability and price point, ultraprocessed foods rarely have any positives associated with them — especially when it co...

Endurance athletes also impacted by menopause, study suggests

17 Feb 2026

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Exercise helps with most things: mood, bone density, heart health and more. It is a recommended means of managing common symptoms of menopause, too. B...

Genetic screening falls short, study finds

13 Feb 2026

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A rare, inherited condition causes dangerously high cholesterol, even in newborn babies. But if you have it, you probably have no idea. A new Mayo Cli...

Bad breath? Consider garlic

12 Feb 2026

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Sharp knives are safer than dull ones. And relaxing during a fight can make you more likely to win. Sometimes, a counterintuitive solution works best....

A meaty mushroom

11 Feb 2026

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In a world inching its way toward sustainability, the market for meat substitutes is a lucrative one. From tofu to tempeh — and Beyond Burgers to th...

New wave of fentanyl-stimulant ODs among elderly

10 Feb 2026

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In our collective consciousness, we likely imagine the typical fentanyl overdose victim as someone in their 20s — maybe 30s. But people in their sen...

New diabetes pill burns fat, preserves muscle

06 Feb 2026

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When it comes to weight loss, glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists, or GLPs, are on their way to becoming America’s sweetheart. Functionally, the drugs ...

What is brain rot?

04 Feb 2026

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Post after post. Video after video. Whether on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or X, content has become increasingly integrated into our lives and serves ...

Your brain’s adolescence, extended

03 Feb 2026

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Imagine being a 31-year-old teenager. A new University of Cambridge study suggests that your brain can be in an adolescent state even as the body is i...

Is aspirin good for your heart?

02 Feb 2026

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Years ago, you might have heard that an aspirin a day keeps the cardiologist away. Popular advice once suggested the routine use of aspirin could redu...

Worrying keeping you from sleep? Try these techniques

30 Jan 2026

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For our bodies, sleep is always a hot commodity. It fuels recovery, supports muscle growth and leads to a better quality of life. But for many, windin...

Warmups are a crucial part of working out

29 Jan 2026

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Whether you’re pumping iron, lacing up for a jog or pedaling your way to good health, exercise takes effort. And not just for the main event — you...

Study: Plant-based ‘meats’ offer no heart benefits

28 Jan 2026

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The term “plant-based” doesn’t necessarily mean a product is healthy. That’s the conclusion of a massive French study that examined processed ...

Internet, lack of trust threatens patient-doctor bond

27 Jan 2026

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Physicians have worked to earn the trust of their patients for nearly 2,400 years, dating back to the days of Hippocrates, the father of Western medic...

Sweat analysis is making strides

26 Jan 2026

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To be in a cold sweat is never good. A flop sweat draws no compliments. And wearing sweats is not exactly the height of fashion. But our often-maligne...

WWII sugar rationing might have protected the hearts of millions

23 Jan 2026

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Shortages during World War II forced the rationing of sugar and many essential products in the United States and Great Britain. Indeed, sugar rationin...

Shingles shots might offer dementia protection

22 Jan 2026

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Having shingles is no picnic. Patients have described the blistering sores and rash as being so painful as to make even a gentle touch a terrible orde...

Focus on fitness, not the scale

21 Jan 2026

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As we turn the page to January and the rest of 2026, a common goal for many Americans each year is to lose weight. The U.S. Centers for Disease Contro...

Lonely marriages can lead to weight gain, health ills

16 Jan 2026

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Maintaining good health usually implies ample exercise, eating well and avoiding hazardous activities like going to the beach without sunscreen. Most ...

Study suggests speaking two or more languages slows aging

15 Jan 2026

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If you can say “I’m getting long in tooth” in two or more languages, you might not be as old as you think. A recent study by an international te...

Foods for a fitter heart

14 Jan 2026

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A healthy heart can be hard to find. According the CDC, one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease in the United States. Much of you...

What’s behind the old ‘freshman 15’?

12 Jan 2026

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Being a college freshman is fun, sure, but it can also be a time of big changes. Among those changes? Finding one’s wardrobe seemingly shrunk overni...

For depression, consider laughing gas

08 Jan 2026

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There’s nothing funny about dealing with depression, but new research suggests that laughing gas could provide short-term relief for those strugglin...

Everyday physical tasks can boost brain health

07 Jan 2026

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They say age is just a number. But some days we all wish that number was lower. Humans have been exploring ways to slow down or even reverse aging for...

The mental health benefit to a social media break

06 Jan 2026

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You pick up your phone and open your favorite social media app. The doomscrolling begins, and you descend into a cacophony of content. Whether it’s ...

Can what we eat impact our anxiety?

05 Jan 2026

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What’s making you anxious? Maybe it’s a looming deadline at work. A nail-bitingly close Little League match. Driving in the snow. A standing dinne...

leading a healthy lifestyle requires

02 Jan 2026

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For most of us, leading a healthy lifestyle requires some form of self-discipline. You’re steering clear of the colorful aisles of sugary breakfast ...

Text to talk? What about text to therapy?

30 Dec 2025

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You’ve heard of text to talk, which helps break down communication barriers to support accessibility. How about text to therapy? A JAMA Network stud...

Sweet treats for better sleep

29 Dec 2025

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If you’ve tried every trick in the book to fall asleep — counting sheep, cutting caffeine and a packet of sleepytime tea — it might be time to t...

Harm from smoking can linger for years

26 Dec 2025

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The health worries you have after smoking can last for years after you stubbed out your final cigarette. It all depends, a new research study from Sou...

Two hours of sitting thwarts high cardio fitness

25 Dec 2025

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You might want to avoid sitting down for this news. A recent study found that it isn’t enough to be cardiovascularly fit. Sitting can apparently und...

Cockroaches lace household dust with toxins

24 Dec 2025

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Cockroaches don’t get a lot of love. Scourge of humanity and seemingly impossible to eradicate, they and their forebearers have thrived for more tha...

Why you might want to pass on paper receipts

23 Dec 2025

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You probably don’t think twice when grabbing your receipt after a grocery run, but research shows that slip of paper just might come with some hidde...

Protein powders, shakes test positive for high levels of lead

22 Dec 2025

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Whether before a workout or after you rack the dumbbells, consuming protein is an integral part of staying active and building muscle mass. A new stud...

Silent Nights, Safe Pets: Avoiding Holiday Pet Emergencies

19 Dec 2025

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The holidays bring cheer, color, food and so much more to many, but if you’re not careful, they can also bring headaches – or worse – when it co...

Pickleball eye injuries on the rise

19 Dec 2025

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It’s a real pickle. New research shows that pickleball players are increasingly injuring their eyes, often seriously. Pickleball is called America’...

Late in middle age? You’re at your peak

18 Dec 2025

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Thirty is the new 20. Forty is the new 30. Fifty is the new 40. And now, new research finds, many of us hit our mental and emotional peak around...

It’s OK to skip that party

17 Dec 2025

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You’re checking your inbox and ping! You’ve just been invited to a holiday party you have no interest in attending. Do you pretend to be sick? Fak...

Naked mole-rats might hint at a biological key to longevity

15 Dec 2025

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Envy the naked mole-rat. It isn’t immortal, but not for lack of trying. To start, the species is remarkably resistant to cancer, with no documented ...

Things that might happen in health care in 2026

13 Dec 2025

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Trying to predict the future is risky but — apparently — an irresistible urge. To that end, here are health trends that could come to fruition as ...

Llamas, camels and Alzheimer’s

12 Dec 2025

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The list of things you’d expect to sneak past the brain’s tightly guarded borders is short: oxygen, glucose and, with great effort, certain medica...

Melatonin might do more than make you sleepy

11 Dec 2025

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For those who have trouble going gently into that good night, sleep aids like ear plugs, white noise machines and weighted blankets are well-known too...

Radiation a help for creaky, painful knees

10 Dec 2025

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What if the end to your chronic knee pain was a treatment as easy as an X-ray? You might jump for joy — though perhaps you wouldn’t jump, exactly....

Legs tight? Look beyond stretching.

09 Dec 2025

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You’ve seen it in sports, and likely experienced it yourself. Lingering tightness in your hamstrings is a nuisance. The cause of it, however, might ...

Does going gray save the day?

08 Dec 2025

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Some say gray hair is a crown of wisdom. Now, science suggests it might be a shield against cancer. The color of your hair comes from specialized pigm...

Oral hygiene good for mouths and brains

05 Dec 2025

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If you brush and floss regularly, you might be smarter than you realize. Not only are these actions the building blocks of basic oral hygiene, but a r...

Food dyes stick around despite data

04 Dec 2025

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The list of things that make food irresistible to kids is just as short as it is troubling: color and sugar. According to new research published in th...

Research around Alzheimer’s steps it up

03 Dec 2025

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The battle against cognitive decline is increasingly aided by an array of helpful tips. Articles encourage us to do crossword puzzles, maintain social...

Humans and carbs go back at least 800,000 years

02 Dec 2025

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If you love those naughty high-carb foods that are high in sugar and bad for your heart, now you’ve got someone to blame. Ancient pre-humans. A rece...

Could weight-loss drugs help curb addiction?

01 Dec 2025

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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be doing more than trimming waistlines. Early research shows they could also curb cravings for alcohol, opioids and...

Hydrate to reduce stress

28 Nov 2025

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If you know you’re heading into a stressful situation, keep a water bottle handy. Your level of hydration might influence just how tense you’ll ge...

UV light may neutralize allergens

27 Nov 2025

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To those who have always wanted a cat but found themselves barred by sneezing, watery eyes or other sundry allergy symptoms: take heart. A solution is...

Sleepless nights might steal your brain health

26 Nov 2025

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Do you toss and turn night after night? While some of us can’t help it, insomnia can wear away at you and your brain’s health. A new study suggest...

Common causes of tooth decay, root canals

25 Nov 2025

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Do you get nervous when you go to the dentist? From the bright lamp spotlighting you to the fear of cavities, it’s not unusual to have a little appr...

Plastic perils: What everyday household goods could be hiding

24 Nov 2025

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Your child’s favorite plastic toy might be more than just a plaything — it could be a hidden health risk. Now a new study from researchers in New ...