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Health news • Apr 05

One Major Factor in Cancer Survival Has Nothing to Do With Biology

Cancer is becoming increasingly common among young people, with cases slowly and steadily rising every year for the past decade.

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Health news • Apr 05

Suspected measles outbreak kills nearly 100 children in Bangladesh

Health ministry data show children aged six months to five years with suspected measles symptoms soared to 6476.

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Health news • Apr 05

More Than Half of People with Diabetes Are Deficient in These Key Nutrients, According to Researchers

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes, and between 90% and 95% of them have type 2 diabetes.1 The good news is that most type 2 diabetes cases can be...

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Health news • Apr 05

The Health Benefits of Chia Seeds—and How to Enjoy Them Every Day

Learn about the benefits of chia seeds for satiety, digestion, gut health, disease risk, and more according to nutrition experts.

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Health news • Apr 05

US county sees record surge of flea-borne typhus cases

Los Angeles County is experiencing a record surge in flea-borne typhus cases, with 220 reported in 2025, marking the highest number ever documented and an...

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Health news • Apr 05

Diabetes rates are lower in high-altitude environments — and scientists may have discovered why

A new study finds that in low-oxygen environments, red blood cells absorb more glucose and convert it into a molecule that helps release oxygen into tissues...

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Health news • Apr 05

Genes may matter more than thought in human lifespan, study finds

A new study by the Weizmann Institute of Science suggests that genetics and lifespan may be more closely linked than previously believed.

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Health news • Apr 05

Neanderthals Used Ancient Gloop as Antibacterial Medicine, Study Suggests

Relatives of modern humans may have created and used a sticky substance both as a glue and to treat their wounds, preempting modern medicine by as much as...

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Health news • Apr 05

Cases of dangerous disease 'as old as the plague' hit record high in California

Cases of flea-borne typhus recently surged in Southern California. The disease can be dangerous if left untreated.

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Health news • Apr 05

Longevity Isn’t Equal: Why Life-Extending Treatments May Be a “Biological Lottery”

Extending life is only part of the goal in aging research. Scientists also want more people to reach old age in good health, with fewer differences in when...

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Health news • Apr 05

What's your biological age? Experts explain the benefits and risks of at-home tests

It's important to understand what over-the-counter biological age test kits can — and can't — do before buying them.

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Health news • Apr 05

Scientists found a protein that drives brain aging — and how to stop it

Scientists have uncovered a powerful new clue in the mystery of brain aging: a single protein called FTL1. In aging mice, higher levels of this protein...

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Health news • Apr 05

Your ‘normal’ cholesterol and blood pressure may not be normal anymore

Americans should start guarding against heart disease earlier — and aim for lower cholesterol and blood pressure than ever before, according to new...

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Health news • Apr 05

6 Things You Should Do At Night If You Want To Be Happier In The Morning

Setting yourself up for a good day doesn't just mean having a solid morning routine in place (though that's important too). How you spend your evenings is a...

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Health news • Apr 05

5 things a cardiologist and a British Masters track champion want every cyclist to know about heart health

Dr Nigel Stephens and Phil Cavell, author of best-selling book The Midlife Cyclist, reveal how you can ride your bike safely through the shadow of heart...

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Health news • Apr 05

One way to live longer: Win the genetic lottery

A study resets the longevity discussion, after previous research focused on those born between 1870 and 1900, and shows genetics and environment play...

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Health news • Apr 05

This Is the Best Time of Day to Eat Fiber, According to New Research

Fiber does a lot for your body, but most Americans still don't get enough. As researchers take a closer look, there's growing evidence that starting your...

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Health news • Apr 05

Hypnotism can curb chronic pain, University of Washington study finds

University of Washington researchers think they might be able to use hypnosis to offset pain for patients with spinal cord injuries.

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Health news • Apr 05

11-Month-Old Girl Diagnosed with Rare Genetic Disorder That Affects Fewer Than 100 People: ‘Breaks My Heart,’ Mom Says

Kayleigh and Ryan Dunn's 11-month-old daughter daughter, Lorelei, was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder CACNA1E, which affects fewer than 100 people.

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Health news • Apr 05

Six Science-Backed Tests To Show How Well You're Ageing

There's no way to predict exactly how long any of us will live or precisely how well we're ageing, but scientists have created a series of tests they think...

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