Pancreatic cancer rates are rising fastest in younger women, new research has shown, amid concern that unhealthy lifestyles may be to blame. Drinking, smoking and eating too much junk food could be b

SACRAMENTO — An uptick in norovirus has some health experts cautioning people to ramp up safety protocols. California and Texas are among the top states in the country with the highest number of outbr

A big fireball and billowing smoke rose into the sky when officials released and burned toxic chemicals from the wreckage of a derailed train in an Ohio village where residents had been ordered to eva

The United Nations (U.N.) is sounding the alarm about drug-resistant superbugs—pathogens that are on track to kill millions of additional people around the world. In a new report Wednesday, the U.N.’

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The second episode of the HBO hit The Last Of Us opens with a scene in Jakarta, Indonesia. It’s set in 2003, at the beginning of a (fictional) fungal pandemic that goes on to destroy the world as we k

The most common number of talk-therapy sessions that people attend in their lifetime is one. That very first meeting with a mental-health practitioner is usually focused on asking the patient introduc

It was critical that residents within one mile of the accident leave the area. The toxins that burned in the wreckage of the train derailment in Ohio had the potential to be deadly if officials did n

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York state health officials announced that face mask requirements for hospitals and other health care facilities will be lifted on Sunday. Acting state Health Commissioner

What happens if you do this every day for 30 days? Is it even worth it? Have you heard about this challenge – 100 push-ups a day for 30 days? Find out what happens to your body if you do that. The p

Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory. Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland

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Can someone have a panic attack while sleeping? Answer From Craig N. Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P. Nighttime (nocturnal) panic attacks can occur with no obvious trigger and awaken you from sleep. As with a da

Obesity is on the rise almost everywhere, with more overweight and obese than underweight people, globally. According to accepted wisdom, blame lies squarely with overeating and insufficient exercise.

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British experts said the work had implications for polluted areas of cities such as London. The median nitrogen dioxide exposure in the study was 15.4 micrograms per cubic metre. However, in areas su

A recent study published in the journal Management Science has found that the quality of the air you breathe can affect your strategic decision-making skills. The research was conducted on chess playe

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(CNN) - People who struggle with chronic constipation have a new drug-free option to help get some relief. Vibrant is a pill that vibrates in the colon after it is swallowed and stimulates bowel move

A long-smoldering debate among scientists studying autism has erupted. At issue is language—for example, whether researchers should describe autism as a “disorder,” “disability,” or “difference,” and

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Hypothyroidism is a condition that results from the thyroid gland not producing sufficient amounts of hormones. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weight gain, and depression.

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It's no secret that ideology is one of the factors that influences which evidence people will accept. But it was a bit of a surprise that ideology could dominate decision-making in the face of a pande

CNN — Just when Beth and Kyle Long received the worst news of their life, an Ohio law made their searing pain even worse. For four years, the Longs tried to have a baby, enduring multiple rounds of

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Scientists working on an experimental anti-ageing therapy claim to have broken a record by extending the lifespan of a lab rat called Sima. Named after the Hindi word for “limit” or “boundary”, Sima

President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 7, 2023 President Joe Biden used the bully pulpit during the State of the Union address this week to

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Exercise is not only important for maintaining physical health, but it also has numerous benefits for mental well-being. Regular physical activity can boost confidence, improve body image, and enhance

Reading Time: 7 minutes Republican lawmakers have authorized an audit of the state Department of Safety and Professional Services after years of rejecting Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ requests to add

Last year's increase in severe strep infections in children amounted only to a return to levels of the disease from before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporte