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Dementia risk nearly doubles among those with common sleep disorder, study finds
In the latest evidence of the direct relationship between sleep and health, researchers have found that chronic insomnia can significantly increase dementia risk. That equates…
Study finds unexpected Ozempic, Zepbound benefits for psoriasis
People with psoriasis might receive unexpected benefits from cutting-edge weight loss drugs like Ozempic…
7 steps to ‘super-aging’ are key to living a longer, more fulfilling life, experts say
Living a healthy lifestyle has been proven to promote longevity, but experts are taking it seven steps further. Longevity experts David Cravit and Larry Wolf, co-founders of…
WHO: 31 of 48 Ebola cases in DRC have died in latest outbreak
Thirty-one of the 48 confirmed and probable cases of Ebola have died since the…
Hepatitis B in the spotlight: What to know about the viral infection
Vaccination against hepatitis B is a common recommendation, but what exactly is it preventing? HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his advisory group plan to meet this…
Acupuncture deemed effective for chronic lower back pain in seniors
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health revealed acupuncture needling provided greater…
Weight loss drugs could add years to Americans’ lives, researchers project
A new study has discovered that drugs for diabetes and weight loss could significantly reduce mortality for Americans. Researchers at Swiss Re, a reinsurance company in…
Study notes decrease in popularity of circumcision in United States
Circumcision rates have declined significantly in the United States, driven in part by parents' distrust…
New NIH panel seeks to reduce ‘preventable’ stillbirths in U.S.
1 of 2 | The National Institutes of Health (headquarters pictured in March in Bethesda, MD)…
Nurse put on leave at major hospital after comments supporting Charlie Kirk’s death
A healthcare worker at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan, has been placed on leave after making controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death. The intensive care…
Researchers warn dry eyes are common, but often left untreated
More than half of people in the U.S. and Europe struggle with dry eyes, but only a small percentage of…
Potentially severe mosquito-borne virus surges in US above normal levels
West Nile virus is surging across the U.S. this summer, with infections running about 40% higher than normal, according to new reports. The virus is most commonly spread to…
Eye drops could offer an alternative to reading glasses for seniors
Special eye drops used two to three times daily might one day replace reading glasses as a means of coping…
Fitness expert reveals 6 pillars of strength training that older adults should master
Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150…
Identifying headache type, trigger can help determine treatment
Experts say that identifying the type and trigger of headaches can help determine an effective treatment.…
Trendy ‘cortisol cocktail’ could melt stress and pounds away, influencers claim
A trendy drink making the rounds on social media, the "cortisol cocktail," is said to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Influencers claim the…
Experts urge Americans to know the signs of sepsis
Despite 1.7 million sepsis cases and more than 350,000 deaths each year, experts say Americans don't know…
Hospital fires healthcare worker for controversial Charlie Kirk social media post
A healthcare worker in Virginia has been fired after making controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death. The individual is one of a growing number of employees who have…
New brain stimulation method might help relieve depression
A new type of noninvasive brain stimulation may help people with moderate to severe depression feel better…
New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms develop
Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain…