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A new study suggests that middle-aged men may be more vulnerable to faster biological aging, potentially linked to exposure to "forever chemicals."The research, published in the journal Frontiers in Aging, examined how perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS, could impact aging at the cellular level.PFAS are synthetic chemicals commonly used in nonstick cookware, food packaging, water-resistant fabrics and other consumer products, the study noted. NIGHTLY BATHROOM HABIT WAS […]

A drug that has long been used to treat seizures has shown promise as a potential means of Alzheimer’s prevention, a new study suggests.The anti-seizure medication, levetiracetam, was first approved by the FDA in November 1999 under the brand name Keppra as a therapy for partial-onset seizures in adults. The approval has since expanded to include children and other types of seizures.Northwestern University researchers recently found that levetiracetam prevented the […]

Older adults who avoid meat in their golden years may be less likely to reach age 100 than their meat-eating counterparts, new research suggests.Researchers tracked more than 5,000 adults aged 80 or older who were enrolled in the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey.Between 1998 and 2018, data showed that those who did not eat meat were less likely to reach their 100th birthday than those who consumed animal products regularly.SCIENTISTS […]

In a dramatic turn of events that's captured the attention of animal lovers worldwide, Punch — the young macaque at a zoo in Japan famous for his inseparable bond with a stuffed orangutan toy — has reached a major milestone in his journey toward social integration.On Thursday, visitors and staff at the Ichikawa Zoological and Botanical Garden witnessed a breakthrough: Punch was seen cuddling with and hitching a ride on […]

Researchers have developed an mRNA therapy that could help prevent or slow the development of type 1 diabetes.With this chronic autoimmune disease, the body’s immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, according to the American Diabetes Association. People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily to survive and manage blood sugar levels.Aiming to prevent the disease — which affects around 1.9 million Americans — University […]

TEL AVIV, Israel: The Israeli Health Ministry reported Monday that 777 people have been evacuated to hospitals since the start of the joint Israeli-U.S. war against Iran.At least 10 people were killed directly by Iranian missile attacks on Israel, and two died on their way to shelters.Since fighting began Saturday morning, hospitals nationwide have restructured operations, relocating patients underground to maintain functionality.TEL AVIV ANALYST SHELTERS FROM 30 MISSILE SIRENS IN […]

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Artificial intelligence has been touted as a boon to healthcare, but a new study has revealed its potential shortcomings when it comes to giving medical advice.In January, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, the medical-focused version of the popular chatbot tool. The company introduced the tool as […]

Americans consume foods every day that are marketed as "healthy," when they could be quietly destroying their health, one doctor warns.Dr. Mark Hyman, physician and co-founder of Function Health in California, says that much of America’s daily diet is filled with unhealthy ingredients."The amount of refined starches and sugars that are everywhere is just staggering to me, given what we know about how harmful they are," he shared in an […]

Small fragments of plastic were found in the tumors of most prostate cancer patients, according to a new study from NYU Langone Health. In past studies, microplastics have been found in almost every human organ and in bodily fluids, but their impact on human health still isn’t fully understood.The researchers analyzed tissue samples from 10 patients with prostate cancer who underwent surgery to remove the entire organ. PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS SEE LONGER […]