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Want to Stay Youthful? Avoid These Mistakes

You Don't Sleep Enough If you don't get your ZZZs, your skin can start to wrinkle and sag early. That's in part because your body releases more cortisol, a "stress hormone" that breaks down the collagen that keeps your skin smooth and springy. Try to set up a quiet, soothing bedtime ritual with regular hours, and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and electronics before bed. You're a Smoker If you use tobacco, besides raising your chances of getting cancer, you...

With U.S. vaccine policy in flux, four members of CDC advisory panel receive termination notices

It’s unclear if the move results from bureaucratic dysfunction or is an effort to replace ACIP members ...

Runaway zebra named Ed caught after a week on the run in Tennessee

"This has been a long, stressful week and I am so happy that it ended the way it did and no one got hurt." – Ed's custodian, Laura Ford

Your coffee habit could be linked to healthier aging, study finds

Drinking one to three cups of coffee daily was associated with lower disease and better cognition in older age, the study showed.

Calls for RFK Jr. to Resign Grow Louder

"RFK Jr. is unfit to lead. We're calling for his immediate resignation ... "

The Best Part of Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’? Shredding Obamacare

KFF Health News – Millions would lose Medicaid coverage. Millions would be left without health insurance. Signing up for health plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces would be harder and more expensive. President Donald Trump’s domestic policy legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that cleared the House in May and now moves to the Senate, could also be called Obamacare Repeal Lite, its critics say. In addition to causing millions of Americans to lose...

Mayo Clinic researchers validate blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in outpatient memory clinics

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease, marked by memory loss, trouble concentrating and thinking, and changes in personality and behavior, devastates patients, their families and loved ones. With new treatments available for people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease, there is a growing need for accessible and cost-effective tests to diagnose Alzheimer's disease sooner. In a new study, Mayo Clinic researchers confirmed the accuracy of an FDA-approved blood test that can be used at outpatient memory clinics...

Tom Rafferty, a Dallas Cowboys stalwart known for ‘doing the right thing,’ dies at 70

Rafferty played in two Super Bowls as a Cowboy, seeing his career bridge generations from Roger Staubach to Troy Aikman.

Billy Joel’s Brain Condition, Explained

CNN – Billy Joel canceled part of his tour because of a brain condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and what you should know if someone in your life is dealing with it. Dr. Sanjay Gupta Many of you apparently have been following the news because you saw that music legend, Billy Joel, recently canceled part of his tour after being diagnosed with a condition called...

‘We Don’t Want Them’: Trump Signs Travel Ban on Citizens From 12 Countries

President Trump’s proclamation barred travel from a variety of countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East.

The Disappearing Funds for Global Health

These are the nearly 2,500 N.I.H. grants that have been ended or delayed.

“I noticed that my right hand wasn’t working.”

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Kristin Kramer woke up early on a Tuesday morning 10 years ago because one of her dogs needed to go out. Then, a couple of odd things happened. When she tried to call her other dog, “I couldn’t speak,” she said. As she walked downstairs to let them into the yard, “I noticed that my right hand wasn’t working.” But she went back to bed, “which was totally stupid,” said Kramer, now...

Review highlights food contamination risks

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – A review has looked into different types of food contaminants and the drivers behind food safety risks to help with their detection and control. The study focused on current types of food contaminants, advances in detection technologies, emerging risks, and the latest developments in regulatory frameworks through a review of 116 articles published between 2019 and 2024. Contaminants were put into three categories: biological, chemical, and physical. Six key drivers of current...

Exercising to counter the effects of aging

CNN – To maintain physical fitness, aging adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly and two days per week of muscle-strengthening activities of moderate intensity that involve all of the major muscle groups. Those minutes need to include a variety of exercises that build strength, enhance mobility, improve balance and increase cardiovascular health. Incorporate these types of exercise into your routine: 1. Resistance training: Resistance training is the key to combating muscle loss. It can include...

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