Health

Eating this breakfast daily can lower Alzheimer’s risk by almost half and boost brain health

Eating this breakfast daily can lower Alzheimer’s risk by almost half and boost brain health

As the world continues to grapple with the rising tide of Alzheimer’s and age-related cognitive decline, researchers continue to explore everyday lifestyle choices and food items that can offer protection from this early cognitive decline, and among them is one surprisingly simple food item that is drawing attention from millions of people worldwide: An egg. A recent study published in …

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What you should know before travelling with any medication

What you should know before travelling with any medication

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Rare ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria claims 4 lives in Florida: What to know

Rare ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria claims 4 lives in Florida: What to know

Florida health officials reported that four people died and over a half dozen others were made sick this year by a rare “flesh-eating” bacteria. Vibrio vulnificus, which is found in saltwater, brackish water and inside contaminated raw or undercooked seafood, led to four deaths in four counties across the state and made at least seven people ill, the state’s Department …

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Weight Loss Drugs Work – but Only if You Do These 3 Things

Weight Loss Drugs Work – but Only if You Do These 3 Things

July 18, 2025 – You know them by names like Ozempic and Wegovy, and for what they can do – help people lose weight. But if you’re among the roughly 1 in 8 Americans who’ve tried GLP-1 drugs – including newer options like Zepbound and Mounjaro, which target more than one hormone – you could be at risk of nutrient …

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Walking 10,000 steps every day? Is it really worth the hype |

Walking 10,000 steps every day? Is it really worth the hype |

Research suggests that walking, even less than 5,000 steps daily, reduces mortality risk, with greater benefits at higher step counts and intensity. Experts recommend incorporating walking into daily routines and climbing stairs to improve cardiovascular health. Aiming for 10,000 steps at a brisk pace can significantly lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and dementia. Fitness enthusiasts are obsessed with …

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Startling immune hack that makes tumors disappear could unlock a universal cancer vaccine

Startling immune hack that makes tumors disappear could unlock a universal cancer vaccine

Scientists may be one step closer to a universal cancer vaccine that could revolutionize how the disease is treated. The vaccine uses mRNA, messenger RNA, the same technology behind the COVID-19 vaccines, which carries instructions for cells to produce specific proteins. However, instead of directing cells to make a protein that triggers an immune response, researchers at the University of …

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CPW investigating dead bats found near Black Forest

CPW investigating dead bats found near Black Forest

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) confirms that they’ve received a report of dead bats found around the Black Forest area and are looking into the issue. CPW says they got a call from a resident who said that there were a number of dead bats on or near their property. The resident said they’ve noticed …

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