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The risk that alcohol poses to women’s health has mounted over the last two decades, as they have begun to drink more frequently and in larger quantities. Alcohol-related deaths among women more than doubled from 1999 to 2020. And deaths from alcohol-related hepatitis, a disease resulting in severe liver inflammation, nearly tripled among women over the same time period. A …

New Yorkers are facing an ‘imminent public health threat’ linked to a virus that parts of the state had eliminated years ago. Rabies is making a comeback in Nassau County – an area on Long Island about 30 miles east of New York City – with new infections among animals becoming ‘widespread,’ according to county health officials, who warn the city and island’s …

Getty Images The researchers hope their findings could shape future public health guidelines Walking 7,000 steps a day can be enough to boost your brainpower and help protect against a range of different diseases, a major study suggests. It may be a more realistic target than 10,000 steps, which is often seen as the benchmark to reach. The research, published …

One of the major concerns surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ signing of guard Marcus Smart has been his injury history, especially over the past couple of seasons. After playing in at least 60 games in seven of his nine seasons with the Boston Celtics, Smart appeared in just 54 games total over the last two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington …

Walking more could reduce your risk of dementia, depression and dying from cancer, as well as being good for your heart, according to research. And you may not need to walk as far as previously thought to reap those benefits. The NHS recommends a brisk 10-minute walk every day. Many people aim to walk 10,000 steps, but struggle to achieve …

There really is something to the concept of having a gut feeling. New research out today suggests our bodies can directly sense and communicate with the many bacteria lining our digestive tract. Scientists at Duke University led the study, published Wednesday in Nature. They found that nerve cells can respond in real time to bacterial signals from the gut—including signals …

More Than a Number: Sleep Quality Next Target for CV Health  Medscape Scientists pinpoint how many hours’ sleep will increase your risk of heart disease  AOL.com The many dimensions of a good night’s sleep  Harvard Health Study Reveals the Top Predictor of Heart Disease for Women Over 45  Yahoo Home Your Heart Wants More Sleep — Here’s Why (& How To Get It)  MindBodyGreen Source …

NORTH STONINGTON, CT — A cat found on Boombridge Road in North Stonington was tested and found to be positive for rabies, according to the Ledge Light Health Department. The testing was done Tuesday. “Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people,” the statement from the health district reads. “It is …

A kitchen staple could potentially reduce the risk of dementia by nearly half. A recent study has discovered a correlation between consuming one egg per week and a 47% decrease in the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This was observed when compared to individuals who ate eggs less than once a month. The study also revealed that regular egg consumption …

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) — An outbreak of Giardia has begun to migrate across Kentucky, according to health officials. A statement issued by Kentucky Public Health Monday states that officials are investigating a Giardia outbreak in Western Kentucky, with Hopkins County being the primary area affected. As of July 21, 2025, there have been 66 laboratory-confirmed cases of Giardia reported …