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Researchers have developed a new “body clock” tool that measures biological age and may help forecast a person’s risk of disability or death. A longevity expert explains how it works.

A new study finds that psilocybin — a psychedelic compound in certain mushrooms — can improve mood, cognitive function, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis banned fluoride in Florida’s public water, declaring it a “forced medication” and championing informed consent in the “Free State of Florida.”

Some scientists are raising concerns about Aspergillus, a potentially deadly fungus that could spread across regions of the U.S., Europe, and Asia. This mold flourishes in warm, humid environments.

Measles has returned to North Dakota after more than a decade, infecting an unvaccinated child. The case adds to growing national concerns, with outbreaks in 30 states and 935 confirmed infections.

A Minnesota woman was told her stage 4 colon cancer couldn’t be cured. Two years later, she’s cancer-free — and says a last-chance clinical trial gave her back her life.

States with higher tax income were found to have increased cancer screening rates and decreased cancer mortality rates, according to the results of a new study.

Scientists have created what they believe to be the most broadly effective antivenom to date — and its key ingredient came from a single man’s blood. Both the researchers and the donor reveal how it all came together.

Psychology experts say indulging in gossip can benefit mental health, but too much can damage reputations. A career expert discusses an uptick in workplace gossip.

A Grammy-winning singer who was diagnosed in December 2023 with glioblastoma—the most aggressive and rapidly progressing type of brain cancer—began showing signs that something was wrong the previous month.

Semaglutide injections reversed some cases of MASH liver disease in clinical trials, reducing inflammation in 62.9% of patients and offering new hope for those with the life-threatening condition.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here’s what you need to know.

Researchers at NYU Langone Health discovered that daily exposure to chemicals in common household items could have been a factor in more than 356,000 heart disease deaths in 2018 alone.

Streptococcus Group A affects close to 20% of U.S. children, according to Dr. Joshua Osowicki, senior research fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia.

The WHO announced its plan to support GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, like Wegovy and Zepbound, to address the global obesity epidemic, according to Reuters.

Once a viral fundraiser for ALS, the Ice Bucket Challenge has resurfaced to benefit the mental health group Active Minds, drawing backlash from some in the ALS community.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday released a comprehensive review of best practices for children and teens with gender dysphoria.

Research shows belly fat accumulation is linked to aging cells, not just sedentary lifestyle choices. Stem cells transform with age and continue producing fat cells, but healthy behaviors can help.

A simple urine test was found to detect prostate cancer with greater accuracy than the standard PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, according to a new study.

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