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Aging seems to occur in a linear fashion throughout the human lifespan, from childhood to the "golden years," but a new study has revealed one specific turning point when aging starts to accelerate in the body.Researchers in China discovered that at around age 50, tissues and organs begin to age at a faster pace.‘BODY CLOCK’ COULD DETERMINE BIOLOGICAL AGE AND LONGEVITY, RESEARCHERS SAYThe findings were based on a study of […]

As tick season continues to pick up steam across the U.S., a Maine resident has been diagnosed with a potentially serious tick-borne illness.The adult, who lives in Hancock County, was hospitalized with Powassan virus after developing "neurological symptoms," according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC).Powassan virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected woodchuck tick, or from an infected deer, though that […]

When it comes to declining mental health, the focus is usually on therapy, medication or lifestyle changes like exercise and mindfulness – but could the culprit be on your plate?Experts spoke to Fox News Digital to shed light on the surprising connection between gluten, gut health and how we feel."Nutrition is one of the most under-appreciated factors in mental health," said Dr. Pete Sulack, a health practitioner based in Tennessee […]

Your heart may be older than you are, according to new research.A study from Northwestern Medicine found that most American adults have a "heart age" that is several years older than their chronological age.The gap is wider among men than women, the researchers found, as well as in Black and Hispanic people and those with lower education and income, according to a university press release.FORGET 10,000 STEPS — RESEARCH REVEALS […]

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Experts agree that seven to nine hours of sleep is ideal for most adults — but when it comes to your health, the total number of hours might not be the most important factor.In a major new study led by teams from Peking University and Army Medical University, sleep irregularity has been linked to an increased risk of 172 different diseases.The researchers analyzed nearly seven years of UK Biobank sleep […]

Watermelon for weight loss is a new trend that’s taking off on TikTok.The watermelon diet is billed as a weight-loss and detox method that is attempted for several days in a row – some people commit to it for three, five or even seven days.On TikTok, multiple creators have documented their experiences with this technique, marking several pounds of weight loss at the end of their "fast."THIS JUICY SUMMER FRUIT […]

Dental floss could eventually do much more than improve oral hygiene.A new study led by Texas Tech University and the University of North Carolina suggests that the thin filament could eventually double as a vaccine mechanism.In animal models, the researchers showed that dental floss can effectively release vaccines through the tissue between the teeth and gums, according to a press release.SCIENTISTS CRACK THE CODE ON NEW VACCINE FOR DEADLY PLAGUE […]

Although it’s been more than five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting vaccine hesitancy still lingers to this day — something Professor Margie Danchin is committed to helping solve.A pediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, Danchin is also a vaccine expert at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), also in Melbourne. Her biggest focus, she told Fox News Digital, is fighting the erosion of […]