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The fats we eat could help turn the tide against cancer.
Dietary fats dramatically impact pancreatic cancer. Some accelerate tumors, others suppress them.
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New human blood group identified.
A decades-long hunt for a mysterious blood antigen is over. Researchers found a hidden genetic difference in a tiny number of people.
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Embrace fitness after 35: A new study shows you still gain strength.
Your body's quiet decline begins earlier than you think. A 50-year Swedish study reveals fitness, strength, and muscle endurance start slipping around age 35, accelerating over time.
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Feel the joy: Dance delivers surprising health benefits.
David Byrne's sold-out LA show had the crowd on its feet, dancing for two hours straight. That unfiltered joy sparked a journey back to dance, starting with "Groove Therapy.
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Chilly beaches now welcome cozy saunas, warming winter swimmers.
Forget sunny beach days. East Coast seaside saunas now blend wood-fired heat, ocean plunges, and Nordic wellness, transforming chilly shores into a growing outdoor ritual.
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Eating more plants could ease the pressure on your heart.
Want to lower your blood pressure? Eating more soy and legumes could be your answer. Moderate daily intake shows the greatest benefits.
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Is 72 the new perfect age to start medical school?
Denied medical school at 35 after divorce, Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft became a neonatal nurse. Despite a fulfilling career and two more children, her dream of becoming a doctor never faded.
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Bindi Irwin shares her health journey, inspiring others to speak up.
Women's health remains shockingly taboo, even as social media fosters unprecedented sharing. Platforms now build communities, bringing body image, pregnancy, and miscarriage to the forefront.
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From foggy memories to clearer days: One daily egg brightens Alzheimer's outlook.
Eating eggs could slash your Alzheimer's risk! Scientists tracked 40,000+ people for 15 years, finding a surprising link between egg consumption and reduced risk.
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What a "secret ingredient" in stem cells did for stroke recovery.
Transplanted stem cells don't just survive stroke—they actively repair damaged brain circuits. This groundbreaking discovery could revolutionize stroke recovery.
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Imagine feeling younger in just one month.
Want to reverse aging? New research reveals small dietary changes, practiced under a month, can improve your biological age, supporting key functions for a healthier, longer life.
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The quiet advance offering hope for MS nerve repair.
Two experimental drugs repaired myelin in MS models, pointing to a future where nerve damage is treated directly, not just inflammation.
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GLP-1 treatments could rewrite the future for kidney disease and sleep apnea.
Sustain weight loss on GLP-1s? New research suggests it significantly cuts your risk of multiple obesity-related diseases.
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The secret to happier dinner plates starts much earlier than you think.
Every parent knows the struggle: getting kids to eat veggies. From "The Boy Who Loved Broccoli" to hiding greens in ketchup, the battle is real.
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A daily pill helps people keep weight off long after stopping obesity jabs.
A new daily pill, orforglipron, could help maintain weight loss after stopping obesity jabs. It's available in the US and may soon launch in the UK.
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Preemie care ignites a Harvard psychiatrist.
Caring for premature babies ignited Alison Farrar's passion for psychiatry. Manning a COVID crisis hotline solidified it, revealing her own vulnerability in the tiny patients she served.
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Three muscle groups just unlocked better knee stability for millions.
Weak knees? Strong quads, hamstrings, and glutes are your best defense. Training these muscles prevents wobbling, pain, and keeps your knees aligned, protecting ligaments and cartilage.
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Imagine calmer blood pressure with this 800-year-old exercise.
Ancient Chinese exercise, Baduanjin, lowers blood pressure as effectively as brisk walking. This gentle mind-body routine requires no equipment, gyms, or intense workouts.
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A new blood test just predicted disease outcomes for hundreds of patients.
Big health wins! Mexico pledged free healthcare for all, Amsterdam banned fossil fuel ads, and a new blood test predicts disease progression and treatment response.
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A baby's DNA can stay with mom for decades, quietly protecting her health.
Pregnancy is a two-way street: a baby's DNA can cross the placenta, entering the mother's bloodstream and settling into her organs—even her brain—for life.
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Parkinson's spread now understood.
Parkinson's spread in the brain may be driven by two newly identified proteins on neuron surfaces. This discovery could unlock new treatment pathways.
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LeAnn Rimes shares a hopeful update from rehearsals.
LeAnn Rimes, recovering from "severe illness" that postponed concerts, assures fans she's in good spirits and will return to the stage soon. The Grammy winner shared an update while celebrating her album's anniversary.
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Managing weight helps brains age more gracefully, new study shows
New research reveals a startling link: being overweight could accelerate cognitive decline, making memory and clear thinking fade faster than typical aging.
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Barbara Eden, 94, still sparks joy on the red carpet.
Barbara Eden, "I Dream of Jeannie" star, still captivates at 94! Over 60 years since playing the mischievous genie, she remains a vision of health and a TV icon.
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Immigrant doctors quietly healed a healthcare gap for 60 years.
Immigrant doctors have been the silent backbone of U.S. healthcare, especially in underserved areas. Discover their vital role, America's last prison ship, and more from Harvard's top faculty authors.
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From gym bags to sharper minds: Creatine's unexpected brain boost.
Creatine: more than just gym gains. This powerhouse supplement impacts brain function, energy, and overall health.
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After 12 years, an Ethiopian mother welcomes five healthy babies.
After 12 years of trying, a 35-year-old Ethiopian woman's prayers for a baby were answered—with quintuplets! She's "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once.
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While headlines focused elsewhere, a simpler hotline quietly saved thousands of young lives.
Suicides among teens and young adults are down. A new study links this decline to the 988 crisis hotline's simpler 3-digit number and increased resources.
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The vision breakthrough the headlines missed: A brain implant bypasses the eye.
A wireless brain implant, designed to restore artificial vision, was successfully implanted in a third blind participant at Rush University Medical Center, advancing a US clinical study.
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Male birth control turns on, off.
Cornell scientists just made a huge leap: safe, reversible, nonhormonal male birth control. This long-awaited breakthrough could change family planning forever.
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B12 unlocks healthier aging.
Vitamin B12: a surprising new player in metabolism and aging. Its impact may be far greater than we ever imagined.
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The daily habits that turn around heart health risks.
Want a healthier heart? Structured psychological interventions might be the key. Research shows they can measurably influence cardiovascular health.
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The tiny lab-grown cells bringing blood sugar back for diabetic mice.
Swedish scientists just made a huge leap in type 1 diabetes research! They created insulin-producing cells from stem cells that respond to glucose and restored blood sugar control.
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Building muscle just got a little easier.
Want to get stronger? Stop pushing so hard. New research suggests slowing down your reps, not speeding up, is the key to unlocking serious muscle gains.
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A 9-week treatment helps colon cancer patients stay cancer-free for years.
Immunotherapy before surgery? A UK trial shows just 9 weeks of pembrolizumab kept colorectal cancer patients cancer-free for nearly 3 years.
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Flipping an immune switch could quiet gut inflammation for good.
Gut immunity just got a plot twist! Scientists discovered a new mechanism maintaining gut balance, upending old assumptions about immune tolerance.
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A new vaccine brightens futures for those living with Lyme risk.
A Lyme disease vaccine could arrive next year! Two successful Phase III trials make scientists confident, with FDA approval the final hurdle.
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The story of a midwife, his mother, and a quiet revolution in global health.
May 5 is International Day of the Midwife. This year's theme, "one million more," highlights a critical shortage of midwives identified by World Health Organization research.
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A natural compound quietly disarms a dangerous superbug.
A natural molecule could stop bacteria from causing disease. It blocks critical behaviors pathogens rely on, offering a new way to fight infections.
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Could your next trip actually help you stay younger?
Travel isn't just fun—it's a powerful anti-aging tool. New research views tourism through the lens of entropy, finding positive travel experiences may boost body balance and resilience.
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