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Want to lose weight without constant dieting? Intermittent fasting could be your answer, helping you shed pounds without strict, everyday food restriction.
Want to walk more? Readers share their best tips for building a daily walking habit, from dog walks to getting off the bus early.
Scientists developed a device that keeps removed eyeballs viable for hours by pumping oxygen-rich fluid through their arteries, a breakthrough for whole-eye transplants. Pig eyes stayed viable for 10 hours.
Oxford scientists developed a calculator predicting individual risk of muscle disorders from statins. It reveals over 98% of statin-eligible people face low risk of these rare complications.
Could psilocybin unlock dormant brainpower in dementia? One woman's Alzheimer's symptoms dramatically improved after treatment, but scientists urge caution: controlled trials are essential to confirm the drug's role.
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WHO declares Hantavirus outbreak over! No new cases reported since May 25th, says the Director-General.
Obesity doesn't always mean worse health. A study reveals many adults with obesity have "indistinguishable" cholesterol and blood pressure from healthy-weight individuals, largely due to statins.
New Jersey lawmakers just passed a bill making it a fourth-degree crime to harass or block patients and staff at reproductive and trans healthcare facilities.
Your organs age differently. A new blood test measures the biological age of individual organs, revealing your future disease risk.
Stephen Kinnock MP opened Plymouth's new Dental Education Practice on June 29, 2026. This innovative partnership boosts urgent NHS dental access and trains future dental professionals.
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Aging joints struggle to repair cartilage. Stanford Medicine found a protein, 15-PGDH, that doubles with age, blocking repair. Blocking it in mice regenerated cartilage, offering hope for human joint health.
Engineered tissue grafts could restore key liver functions, offering hope to thousands with liver failure.
Knee osteoarthritis pain got you down? A new minimally invasive procedure blocks abnormal blood vessels, offering lasting relief when standard treatments fail.
Mid-October 2025. My face, tomato red and covered in a severe rash from breast cancer treatment, makes me feel like a stranger to my 8, 5, and 3-year-old kids.
Turning 40, I expected the "downhill" narrative. Instead, my late 40s brought my smartest, most confident, healthiest self. This disconnect inspired my Substack: Happier in the Middle.
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From avoiding confrontation to validating emotions, these five simple steps can help you respond more effectively to a child’s anxiety...
Creatine: a muscle builder, or a brain booster? Scientists are exploring if it can treat depression by fueling the brain. A new review of 5 trials (238 participants) shows mixed results.
Overwhelmed by skincare aisles? Serums, creams, and masks promise youth, but only work on the surface. True skin rebuilding starts from within.
Ultrasound could be a game-changer for joint injuries. A new study shows low-intensity waves may reduce chronic inflammation and boost tissue repair.
Princess Catherine conquered the Three Peaks Challenge, raising awareness for holistic healthcare in cancer treatment. She aims to inspire a life "beyond" diagnosis.
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Born profoundly deaf, twins Artie and Jack faced a silent world. Then, in an Australian first, doctors performed simultaneous cochlear implant surgery, giving them the gift of sound together.
Tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova were fierce rivals, but off-court, they forged a deep friendship. They share their story with People ahead of Netflix's new documentary.
Chewing sugary gum could amplify the heart and blood vessel benefits of nitrate-rich vegetables.
A common constipation drug may offer an unexpected benefit: helping people recover from depression.
Gel nails: beautiful, durable, and potentially dangerous. A UC Berkeley professor's innovation could protect your skin from the LED UV light used to harden them.
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Placebo pills boosted memory, physical performance, and stress in older adults—even when they knew the pills were inactive. A surprising 3-week study reveals the power of belief.
A flexible AI patch now analyzes health data directly on your body, delivering near-instant medical insights and highly accurate heart monitoring.
Antibody therapy just got a powerful upgrade. Combining it with food-derived molecules could boost effectiveness and slash side effects.
US drug, alcohol, and suicide deaths dropped. Colombia outlawed FGM. An Asian bird made a comeback. Dive into this week's good news!
CX11, a once-daily oral GLP-1 pill, just aced its US efficacy test. Now, it's advancing to its first North American Phase 3 trial, following a successful Phase 3 study in China.
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Ever wonder if your gut is "off"? That persistent, uncomfortable feeling—not dramatically wrong, but just... not right—is a common concern.
A 2023 stroke silenced Naresh Shanbhag, a 53-year-old Bengaluru sales pro, leaving him unable to speak. Physical therapy helped his paralyzed side, but words remained elusive.
HPV vaccine saves lives! Since 2008, vaccinating schoolgirls in England has prevented ~200 deaths. Vaccinated 12-13 year olds now have near-zero cervical cancer risk before 30.
Stripe, Anthropic, and OpenAI are betting $500M on Intercept, a new nonprofit aiming to eliminate respiratory viruses like the cold and flu. The economics of sniffles are worse than you think.
Writing this now, I'm in a "body doubling" session: muted Zoom, shared to-do lists, focused faces. We'll celebrate our work in an hour. This technique boosts focus.
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Prolonged sitting harms health. Counteract sedentary risks and boost happiness at work with a simple five-minute walk.
Forget "no pain, no gain." Your body just wants to move! Harvard experts say total movement matters most, not how you break a sweat.
LSD for depression? Definium Therapeutics' single-dose DT120 just aced its Phase 3 trial for MDD, hitting all primary and key secondary goals in a groundbreaking study.
Want to age stronger, sharper, and more independently? A new review suggests exceeding minimum exercise and protein recommendations could be your key to extending healthspan.
Knee pain stopping you? GAE, a minimally invasive treatment, offers years of relief by reducing joint inflammation. Get back to gardening and cycling without surgery!