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Last summer, Courtney Bailey opened her front door to get the mail and found an unfamiliar black-and-white cat staring at her. Bailey, who already had three cats, barely managed to say hello when the cat marched into the house, straight to a litter box, and used it like he owned it. Courtney Bailey “I was stunned,” Bailey told The Dodo. …

Can just one workout reduce cancer risk? Research says it may—by as much as 30%  The Times of India Study Finds One Workout Can Cut Cancer Cell Growth by 30%  SciTechDaily It’s Time to Make Lifestyle Interventions Standard in Oncology  MedCity News VisualAbstract: 3-Year Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy Improved Survival for Colon Cancer  2 Minute Medicine Can you exercise during cancer treatment? Michelle …

Phoenix summers no longer just feel unbearable. They may age your body faster too. In 2023 alone, the city recorded over 140 days with temperatures surpassing 100°F. Now, new research suggests that these extreme heat conditions do more than cause short-term harm. A recent study published in the journal Science Advances has revealed that long-term exposure to high heat …

Caffeine may help some bacteria keep antibiotics out of their cells, potentially reducing the therapeutic effects of the drugs, a new laboratory study hints. However, experts caution that it’s not yet clear how this effect might play out in humans, so caffeine drinkers needn’t panic yet. Scientists have known for decades that bacteria can protect themselves by pumping out harmful …

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Louisiana health officials are warning residents to take precautions after a rise in cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially deadly, flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters and raw seafood. So far in 2025, the Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed 17 Vibrio vulnificus infections statewide. All required hospitalization, and four people have died. Over …

Officials in Bridgewater confirmed the presence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE, in a mosquito sample collected on July 22, marking the second time the deadly virus has been confirmed in Massachusetts this year. No human or animal cases have been reported, Bridgewater officials said Wednesday. EEE was also found in a mosquito sample collected in Belchertown on July 21. …

In general, all three experts say that avoiding ultra-processed foods and fatty meats (like sausage or bacon) at breakfast is one big way to ensure your morning meal is adding years to your life instead of subtracting them. Scientific research shows that a diet high in ultra-processed foods is directly linked to reducing lifespan. Similarly, eating red or processed meat …

CDC Says Childhood Vaccination Rates Have Dropped Again  The New York Times Vaccine exemptions rise in 36 states  Axios Fewer kindergarteners are being vaccinated, CDC data show  The Hill Childhood vaccine exemption rates hit a record high, CDC data shows  NBC News US vaccination rates for measles, other diseases drop further, government data says  Reuters Source link

There is probably no better fruit to eat during hot summer days than watermelon. It’s refreshing, sweet, and juicy. You would probably have a hard time finding a person who doesn’t like it.  Besides its great taste, watermelon also offers several health benefits, including aiding hydration, providing essential nutrients, and exhibiting anti-cancer effects, as well as reducing inflammation. At the …

Plastic surgeons are being swamped with patients desperate to get a ‘quick fix’ for an unseemly side effect of weight loss drugs. Many are thrilled to shed 20lbs or more, but horrified by the sagging skin, hollow cheeks and excess folds they are left with from the sudden loss of volume. This ‘deflation’ in various parts of the body has …