Healthy Living

Ozempic-style drugs linked to major slowdown in cancer spread, new study finds

A Cleveland Clinic study finds Ozempic-style GLP-1 drugs may significantly slow the spread of several obesity-related cancers, including lung cancer.

One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests

New research suggests the type of sitting matters for dementia risk, with mentally engaging activities linked to a significant reduction in risk.

Experimental Alzheimer’s drug could reduce alcohol withdrawal damage, researchers say

Researchers say an experimental Alzheimer's drug may calm brain inflammation linked to alcohol withdrawal, potentially reducing relapse and neural damage.

Filtered water at specific ages could add months to your lifespan decades later, new study finds

A new study finds that exposure to water filtration systems early in life can extend a person's lifespan by an average of 3.2 months, researchers say.

5 common walking mistakes that could hurt your progress, according to an expert

Walking has many proven health benefits, but common mistakes like scrolling and wearing the wrong shoes could cause more harm than good, expert says.

RFK Jr announces 'largest autism fraud bust in American history' with $46.6M Medicaid scheme indictment

The DOJ indicted two in an alleged $46.6 million Minnesota Medicaid autism fraud scheme that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls the largest autism fraud bust in U.S. history.

Diet change tied to ‘younger’ biological age in older adults after 4 weeks

University of Sydney researchers found that short-term diet changes may reduce biological age in older adults, with plant-based diets showing top results.

At 14, I endured ‘gender-affirming care.’ I’ll suffer with that for the rest of my life

A woman shares her story of being put on testosterone at 14 and receiving a double mastectomy, detailing the irreversible damage to her body and her life.

Taxpayer spending on 'exorcisms' derails Senate testimony: 'What the hell are we doing about it?'

Sen. John Kennedy rails against California's Medi-Cal program for allegedly covering exorcisms and faith-based healing amid fraud investigations.

Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests

A new study in Nature reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.