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Children who consume a diet packed with sweeteners may be at higher risk of reaching puberty earlier, concerning research suggests.  Commonly-used sweeteners including aspartame, found in drinks like Diet Coke and products like Extra chewing gum and Muller Light yoghurts as sugar alternatives, have long been linked to certain cancers and heart issues.  But now, Taiwanese experts have found that high …

A Hudson County resident with measles could have exposed others at a hospital, a coffee shop, a mall, and several other locations, the state Health Department announced Tuesday. Anyone who visited the following locations during the dates and times could have been exposed to measles and should monitor for symptoms that could appear as late as August 2, health officials …

Flesh-eating bacteria kills 4; what is Vibrio vulnificus  WHIO-TVView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

How Exercise Fights Anxiety and Depression  The New York Times You Might Be Missing the Biggest Mental Benefit of Exercise—Here’s Why  Real Simple Does Exercise Actually Improve Mental Health?  SciTechDaily Medical Bulletin 15/Jul/2025  Medical Dialogues Physical activity as an ally for mental health and well -being  evidencenetwork.ca Source link

At just 25 years old, Savannah Caldwell had her whole life ahead of her. The Kentucky native was healthy, active, and cherished time with her friends and the four stepchildren she helped raise. But when she began experiencing persistent exhaustion and aching bones, she turned to doctors for answers. Physicians initially denied her tests saying she was ‘too young for …

Summary: Long-term musical training may help older adults maintain youthful brain patterns and better speech perception in noisy environments, according to new research. Scientists found that older musicians showed more efficient brain connectivity and better performance than non-musicians of the same age. This suggests that musical training builds cognitive reserve, preserving brain networks and reducing the need for age-related compensatory …

Cancer deaths related to obesity have risen sharply over the past two decades, especially among older adults, women, non-Hispanic Black individuals and people living with obesity in rural areas, a US study found. “Obesity is a well-known risk factor for various cancers, but its contribution to cancer-specific mortality over time hasn’t been systematically quantified at a national level,” lead investigator …

If you were diagnosed with cancer, what are the signs or symptoms you experienced that ultimately made you see go see a doctor? Let us know in the comments, or you can anonymously submit your story using the form below. Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity. Source link

Prediabetes affects a third of people in the United States and most of them will develop Type 2 diabetes, yet effective dietary intervention strategies remain limited. Pistachios have shown promise in improving markers of diet quality, yet little is known about how they influence the gut microbiome – a key player in glucose regulation and inflammation. A new study led by Kristina Petersen, associate …

What if the secret to turning back the clock was as simple as lacing up your sneakers? Research suggests 1that just 75 minutes of jogging or running per week could reduce biological aging by up to 12 years, offering a compelling reason to hit the pavement. Source link