Healthy Living

Mediterranean diet paired with other lifestyle changes slashes diabetes risk

A major new study shows that the Mediterranean diet, combined with weight loss and physical activity, prevented diabetes in overweight older adults over a six-year period.

House Democrats call on Rubio to allow injured children from Gaza into US following visa halt

More than 140 House Democrats wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the administration to allow children injured in Gaza to enter the U.S. to receive emergency medical care.

Cannabis gummy poisonings surge among vulnerable group, experts warn

Medical experts report that children consuming cannabis gummies can experience lethargy, seizures and cardiac arrest, requiring intensive treatment and hospitalization.

Young lawyer dies after routine medical scan triggers fatal allergic reaction

A young woman died from a severe allergic reaction to iodinated contrast during a routine CT scan in Brazil, with such reactions occurring just once in every 5,000 to 10,000 cases.

Not drinking enough water floods your body with harmful stress hormones

Scientists show dehydration increases stress-related cortisol levels in both men and women, suggesting water intake plays key role in stress management.

Usha Vance backs books over phones as more schools implement no-cell policies

Second lady Usha Vance told students to focus on books instead of electronic devices during a visit to a Georgia school this week as part of her Summer Reading Challenge.

TikTok's viral '6-6-6' walking routine burns fat without grueling workouts

A celebrity trainer says the 6-6-6 walking method is an effective, low-intensity exercise routine that improves cardiovascular health and burns fat.

DNA test reveals which children are at higher risk of obesity in adulthood

A genetic test has been shown to identify obesity risk in children before age 5, according to researchers, allowing preventive interventions during early development periods.

Girl with heart failure calls dad with life-changing message after 200-day hospital stay

After suffering heart failure from a sinus infection, 11-year-old Ava Cooper successfully received a heart transplant and returned home after eight months in hospital.

Aging brains could 'become' younger when key protein is decreased

New research reveals FTL1 protein drives brain aging by reducing neural connections, slowing metabolism and impairing cognition in the hippocampus of older mice.