Diet change tied to ‘younger’ biological age in older adults after 4 weeks
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements
The 'age' of your blood could predict dementia risk, new study suggests
A new U.K. study suggests that biological age, measured through blood markers tied to inflammation and metabolism, may help predict dementia risk.
A new U.K. study suggests that biological age, measured through blood markers tied to inflammation and metabolism, may help predict dementia risk.
What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests
A new study reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.
A new study reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.
Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds
Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in this area, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.
Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in this area, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.
Kennedy fires heads of preventive health screening task force
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy notified two leaders of a health screening task force that they were being removed from their appointments immediately, years before the end of their terms.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy notified two leaders of a health screening task force that they were being removed from their appointments immediately, years before the end of their terms.
Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
From snack foods to seasonings: The products pulled after dry milk recall
The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.
The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.
Planet Fitness free summer pass returns for teens: What to know
Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.
Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.
Colorado reports adult death linked to hantavirus
Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
Heart disease may start in the womb, new study finds
Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.
Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.
How does Ebola spread? What to know as Congo outbreak worsens
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
Prepare, not panic: Local public health leaders talk Ebola misinformation ahead of Houston World Cup travels
Following more confirmed cases, the CDC has restricted entry from Africa's Ebola outbreak zones just as Houston prepares to host the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the World Cup. Local epidemiologists assure that Houston’s advanced systems are ready.
Following more confirmed cases, the CDC has restricted entry from Africa's Ebola outbreak zones just as Houston prepares to host the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the World Cup. Local epidemiologists assure that Houston’s advanced systems are ready.
Sexual enhancement supplement recalled over three undeclared drugs
The FDA published the recall by the capsule’s manufacturer, Best Supplements Best Prices, saying that the pills contain three undeclared drugs.
The FDA published the recall by the capsule’s manufacturer, Best Supplements Best Prices, saying that the pills contain three undeclared drugs.
American doctor tests positive in Ebola outbreak that spurred global health emergency
An American doctor is among the hundreds of people who have contracted the rare virus linked to an Ebola outbreak that led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency over the weekend.
An American doctor is among the hundreds of people who have contracted the rare virus linked to an Ebola outbreak that led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency over the weekend.
New study shows increase in cruise demand despite recent outbreaks
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
Canada confirms 1st positive hantavirus case
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Ebola outbreak in Africa spurs global health emergency declaration
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
USDA adds to list of frozen pizza, snack food varieties included in public health alert
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.