A recent scientific review challenged the idea that consuming more protein necessarily leads to better health,…
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Hiker’s unexplained death exposes deadly alcohol withdrawal risk many don’t recognize
When hiker Joanna Ruth Shields, 37, was found dead near Sykes Hot Springs in California’s Ventana…
Tick-borne ‘rabbit fever’ spreads with cases reported near major metro area
Health officials on Long Island are warning residents about a rare but potentially serious tick-borne illness.Three…
Drink-spiking defense: New bracelet aims to expose drugs with a drop of your cocktail
A University of South Florida (USF) graduate student is developing a high-tech new way to stay…
DR Congo: New centre opens at heart of record Ebola outbreak
New UN-backed centres will serve eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as confirmed Ebola cases…
Living longer could hinge on one surprising dietary change, study review suggests
Eating less protein, not cutting calories, may be an easier path to a longer, healthier life…
Millions could gain easier access to popular peptides after FDA panel vote
An FDA advisory committee has voted by a majority to recommend broader access to certain peptides.Peptides…
Financial hardship may age the brain faster, researchers say in new study
Adults who faced persistent financial hardship showed poorer cognitive performance and signs of accelerated brain aging…
No cure, no vaccine: Experts warn of rare Bourbon virus after first NY case
A rarely diagnosed tick-borne virus with no vaccine or specific treatment has been confirmed in New…
American Red Cross declares national blood crisis as type O supply drops to dangerous levels
The American Red Cross has declared a “blood crisis” across the nation.The organization released a warning…
Shark Week warnings as experts reveal 6 ways to reduce your risk of a shark bite
Shark sightings are common each summer from coast to coast — and though attacks are rare,…
Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death…
Daily eating habit linked to better brain health in older adults, new research suggests
Eating within a shorter daily window could help support brain health as people age, according to…
Shark Week puts shark bite survival in focus with ER doc’s expert tips
While shark encounters are exceedingly rare, an unexpected bite can pose an immediate, life-threatening emergency.In the…
Cancer cases could nearly double by 2050 without urgent action, WHO warns
The number of new cancer cases worldwide could rise to almost 35 million a year by…
Hunger hampers Ebola response as cases top 3,200 in DR Congo
The UN emergency food agency appealed for immediate funding on Wednesday, warning that deepening hunger is…
Carly Simon reveals the common condition that masked her Parkinson’s diagnosis
Singer Carly Simon has revealed that her Parkinson’s disease was initially mistaken for arthritis, highlighting how…
Men switched at birth uncover hospital mix-up after DNA test decades later
Two North Dakota men are suing a local hospital after discovering they were switched at birth…
Taking the world’s temperature: WHO chief spotlights global health emergencies
The hantavirus global outbreak is officially over, Ebola outbreaks are growing in Africa and responders are…