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How This Woman Lived to 117

Spanish researchers say Maria Branyas Morera won a genetic lottery. But experts caution that healthy genes and microbiomes don’t explain longevity on their own.

Chimps consume alcohol equivalent of nearly 2 drinks a day

It's the latest evidence in support of Robert Dudley's controversial "drunk monkey" hypothesis.

Scientists Discover Weird Connection Between Oral Health and Heart Attacks

Plaque from heart disease patients and autopsies of people who died form heart attacks were examined for bacteria, and uncovered some interesting findings.

Trump Says U.S. Military Attacked a Third Suspected Drug Boat, Killing Three

On Friday, the president announced another American attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea that he said was “trafficking illicit narcotics.” He also posted a one-minute surveillance video showing a speedboat being blown up.

The US is tracking 14 potential rabies outbreaks in 20 states. Here’s what to know

Dogs are responsible for the majority of human rabies deaths worldwide, and young children are frequent victims.

Trump signs order looking to decrease number of drug ads on TV and on social media

Current regulations specify that drug ads cannot create a “misleading impression” and must provide a “fair balance” of information. But FDA enforcement in recent years has been lax.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it limit passport sex marker choice for trans and nonbinary Americans

CNN – The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to let it limit passport sex markers for transgender and nonbinary individuals. Just after taking office in January, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that said it’s the policy of the federal government to recognize only two sexes and that those sexes “are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality.” The State Department later suspended its processing of passport applications...

Foods to Help Improve Your Circulation

WEBMD – Blood is your body’s superhighway. It carries nutrients and oxygen to your heart, brain, muscles, and skin. A healthy diet is one way to optimize your blood flow. Next time you head to the grocery store, consider including these items in your shopping cart. Cayenne Pepper Thanks to a compound called capsaicin, cayenne pepper can help your arteries work well. It can also help relax the muscles in your blood vessels so blood can...

Couple hurt in bear attack, family’s dog contains bear until cops arrive

Bears may be coming to town because they're struggling to find food.

Trump called Catherine ‘beautiful’ — but was it a breach of royal protocol or just cringey?

U.S. president kicked off his historic 2nd state visit to Britain at Windsor Castle

Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?

KFF HEALTH NEWS – For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California. A few years ago, though, he started to experience problems staying upright. “If another dog came toward us, every single time I’d end up on the ground,” recalled Vickers, 69, a retired electrical engineer. “It seemed like I was falling every other...

Robert Redford, movie star and Sundance founder, dies at 89

He won a massive following with “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All the President’s Men.” Through the Sundance Institute and festival, he became a patron saint of American independent film.

USDA Changes “Jerky” Definition

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has, after a three-year review, approved the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) petition requesting the deletion of the Moisture Protein Ratio (MPR) reference from the “Jerky” entry in the FSIS Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book. The North American Meat Institute is now known simply as the Meat Institute, following various mergers. Its history dates back to 1946. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. The...

Health care costs are soaring. Blame insurers, drug companies — and your employer

There's good and bad news about why prices are rising.
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