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Doctor shares 3 simple changes to stay healthy and independent as you age

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Doctor shares 3 simple changes to stay healthy and independent as you age

6 things to know about pancreatic cancer after former senator’s diagnosis

Health December 24

6 things to know about pancreatic cancer after former senator’s diagnosis

Former Senator Ben Sasse announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2025, calling it "a death sentence" while vowing to fight the disease.

New Wegovy pill offers needle-free weight loss — but may not work for everyone

Health December 23

New Wegovy pill offers needle-free weight loss — but may not work for everyone

The FDA has approved the first Wegovy pill for weight loss, with the oral GLP-1 offering a 16.6% average weight reduction as a needle-free alternative.

Best time of day for cancer treatment to maximize survival, according to new study

Health December 23

Best time of day for cancer treatment to maximize survival, according to new study

Timing matters: Lung cancer patients receiving immunochemotherapy earlier in the day had a 52% lower risk of progression in a new medical study.

Simple daily habit could help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar

Health December 22

Simple daily habit could help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar

A new study suggests that spending time near windows could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar, with research linking natural light to better glucose regulation.

Frequent heartburn may be a warning sign of a more dangerous condition, doctor says

Health December 22

Frequent heartburn may be a warning sign of a more dangerous condition, doctor says

Trouble swallowing and chronic cough could signal serious GERD complications. A digestive health expert explores when heartburn becomes a cancer risk concern.

Obesity expert reveals the best way to decide if GLP-1s are right for you

Health December 21

Obesity expert reveals the best way to decide if GLP-1s are right for you

Expert Dr. Salas-Whalen reveals that body composition testing, not just the number on your scale, is key to knowing whether GLP-1 weight-loss medications are right for you.

Aging-related joint disorder increasingly affects people under 40, study finds

Health December 19

Aging-related joint disorder increasingly affects people under 40, study finds

A global study reveals an alarming rise in gout cases among young people aged 15 to 39, with rates increasing 66% from 1990 to 2021 across 204 countries worldwide.

New study questions whether annual mammograms are necessary for most women

Health December 19

New study questions whether annual mammograms are necessary for most women

A new study finds that risk-based breast cancer screening could be as safe as annual mammograms, but an expert warns it may miss early-stage cancers in some women overall.

Common supplements deliver breakthrough results against brain cancer in early study

Health December 19

Common supplements deliver breakthrough results against brain cancer in early study

Breakthrough study shows inexpensive resveratrol and copper supplements "dramatically weakened" deadly glioblastoma brain cancer without side effects.

AI photo match reunites Texas woman with lost cat after 103 days

Artificial Intelligence December 19

AI photo match reunites Texas woman with lost cat after 103 days

Texas family reunites with missing 11-year-old cat Grayson after 103 days using Petco Love Lost's AI photo matching technology and community help.

Detransitioner Chloe Cole shares complications after gender procedures: 'I am grieving'

Health December 18

Detransitioner Chloe Cole shares complications after gender procedures: 'I am grieving'

Detransitioner Chloe Cole joined HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday to advocate for ending gender transition procedures on minors, sharing her experience.