Study: Some suicide cases had no typical prior warning signs
Researchers said people who die by suicide without showing prior warning signs, such as suicidal thoughts,…
Stop heartburn before it starts: 5 dinner mistakes to avoid, from a GI doctor
The holidays are a time for family, food and festive cheer — but for many people, they also bring an unwelcome guest: heartburn. It’s no coincidence that cases of reflux spike…
Weeklong social media breaks associated with improved mental health
A new study suggests that stepping away from social media, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety,…
Common sleep problem tied to serious neurological disorder in major new study
A major new study has found a notable connection between untreated sleep apnea and an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. A team of researchers from Oregon Health and…
Study warns of heat wave dangers to seniors with heart disease
A study of U.S. veterans in California found seniors with diabetes or heart disease have an increased risk…
On a GLP-1? How to survive holiday meals without derailing your progress
While being on a GLP-1 can help to accelerate weight loss and regulate blood sugar, it also has the potential to change how people interact socially. As the holidays approach,…
Research suggests pesticides are harmful to gut microbes
Pesticides used on commercial farms, and even your backyard flower bed, could be harming the healthy…
‘Green Wednesday’ surges as Americans swap alcohol for cannabis ahead of Thanksgiving
The biggest shopping day of the year may be Black Friday, but the cannabis equivalent happens the day before Thanksgiving. Despite potential health risks, "Green Wednesday"…
Buttocks’ shape could help predict diabetes risk, other aging factors
Shrinkage or inflammation of the buttocks' gluteus maximus muscles may reflect frailty, fat deposition and…
Researchers say human hair could soon be key to repairing teeth damaged by cavities
A team of scientists in London may have found a way to repair tooth enamel using an ingredient found in an unexpected place: human hair. Researchers at King’s College London…
Stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy linked to complications
Women who stop taking GLP-1 medications just prior to a pregnancy appear to be at higher odds for weight…
The deadly cancer hiding in plain sight — and why most patients never get screened
A new study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that current lung cancer screening guidelines may be missing most Americans who develop the disease — and researchers say it’s…
Sudan: As children continue to suffer, school remains a distant hope
© UNICEF/Mohammed Abdulmajid Girls attend a…
Researchers say fitter bodies keep brains younger
Healthier bodies with more muscle mass and less hidden belly fat are more likely to have healthier,…
Aggressive cancer warning signs revealed after JFK’s granddaughter’s diagnosis
Days after Tatiana Schlossberg announced that she has terminal cancer, the spotlight is on the warning signs of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter,…
Ukraine: Russian attacks on energy could trigger major ‘crisis within crisis’
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‘Tidal wave of emotion’ secures win for young Turkish writer in UN competition
© UPU Fifteen-year-old Reyyan Demiriz from Türkiye…
Ultra-processed foods potentially linked to overeating in teens
People in their late teens and early 20s kept eating excessive calories after two weeks on a diet high in…