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Age no barrier as golf lover sinks ‘miracle’ hole-in-one for 90th birthday
A 90-year-old amateur golfer is celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime moment as he hit his very first hole-in-one just a day after his milestone birthday. (See the at the top of…
African psychedelic might help combat vets recover from brain injury
The drug ibogaine, derived from the roots of an African shrub called iboga, can safely and effectively…
Intense grief may nearly double risk of early death
People intensely grieving a loved one are nearly twice as likely to die within a decade of their loss, a…
‘Significant evidence’ ties air pollution with dementia, study finds
Smoke from fires in Northern California covers the Bay Bridge in San Francisco in 2020. A British study…
Mercury preservative to be removed from all flu shots, CDC says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signs panel's decision to ban thimerosal.…
Clint Eastwood’s longtime secrets of good health and longevity revealed
At 95, American movie star and film director Clint Eastwood is still going strong. Celebrity biographer Shawn Levy, author of the book "Clint: The Man and the Movies," has…
Not sleeping well? Columbia researcher suggests changing your diet
1 of 3 | Complex carbohydrates and fiber from fresh and fruits and vegetables are a key part…
New study vindicates eggs, says they don’t hike bad-cholesterol levels
People who ate two eggs a day experienced reductions in their "bad" LDL cholesterol levels, as long as the…
Man’s deadly brain cancer tumor disappears after experimental drug trial
A man with the deadliest form of brain cancer has no signs of the disease after taking an experimental drug. Ben Trotman was 40 when he was diagnosed in 2022 with…
The hidden dangers of feeding wild animals
Researchers at the University of California San Diego say feeding wild elephants can lead to serious harm.…
Organ donors’ lives endangered by rushed transplant procedures, investigation finds
As a new report claims that premature organ transplants have endangered donors, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans for a new initiative to reform the system.…
Korea’s Hyundai ADM Bio developing new-concept cancer treatment
Hyundai ADM Bio CEO designate Cho Won-dong speaks during a press conference in Seoul, Monday. Photo…
Alzheimer’s risk could rise with specific sleep pattern, experts warn
A new study has found a link between rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. The research from China, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia by…
Think before you sip: summer drinking dangers
Summer drinking brings surprising health hazards. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo…
People are using vibration plates for weight loss: Do they work?
A new fitness fad is all about catching a vibe. Vibrating plates, or vibration plate machines, have been trending on social media as a potentially effective method for losing…
Optional LGBTQ suicide prevention lifeline service ends
LGBTQ supporters march to the U.S. Capitol during WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C., on June 8 but on…
U.S. officially withdraws from enhanced WHO pandemic response
Health workers in biohazard suits treat patients at a drive-thru coronavirus testing center at Seoul…
Here’s what marijuana really does to the developing brain, according to a psychiatrist
The recreational use of marijuana has become more common in recent years. But some research has found that consuming cannabis could have negative effects on the body,…
Salmonella outbreak prompts public health officials to recall beans
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (headquarters pictured in Atlanta in February)…
Doctors react to alleged Trump health concerns as photos show swelling and bruising
After photos circulated recently of President Donald Trump’s apparently swollen legs and bruised hand, doctors are speaking about potential causes and concerns. In an "effort…