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26 Sep

Study of the World’s Oldest Person Reveals Secrets to Longevity

Researchers unlock the molecular secrets behind Spanish supercentenarian who lived 117 years free of cancer, heart disease, and dementia.

25 Sep

Surprising Surge in Memory Struggles Among U.S. Adults Under 40

"Challenges with memory and thinking have emerged as a leading health issue reported by U.S. adults," especially those under 40, according to the author of a new study in the journal Neurology.

24 Sep

Severe Pregnancy Nausea Linked to Major Mental Health Risks

A new study finds women with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, are more than 50% more likely to develop 13 serious mental health conditions.

Tylenol Refutes Old Post as Pregnancy Safety Debate Resurfaces

The maker of Tylenol is pushing back against resurfaced claims that its popular pain reliever is unsafe for pregnant women.

Kenvue, the parent company of Tylenol, issued a statement Thursday after an old and now-deleted 2017 social media post resurfaced suggesting it did not recommend “any of our products while pregnant.” ...

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September 26, 2025
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New World Screwworm Parasite Detected in Northern Mexico Near U.S. Border

A dangerous parasite once eliminated in the United States has been detected in northern Mexico, close to the U.S. border.

Mexico’s agriculture ministry confirmed Sunday that an 8-month-old cow in Nuevo León tested positive for New World screwworm. The animal was part of a shipment of 100 cattle from Veracruz, but only one show...

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September 26, 2025
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Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Disease in Early Trial

A new gene therapy has shown promise in slowing the progression of Huntington’s disease, according to early trial results released Wednesday.

In a Phase 1/2 study, patients given a high dose of UniQure’s experimental therapy AMT-130 experienced a 75% slowing of disease progression after three years, the company said. The therap...

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September 26, 2025
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Sprout Organics Widens Recall of Baby Food Pouches for Possible Lead

Sprout Organics has widened its recall of 3.5-ounce Sweet Potato, Apple & Spinach pouches because some lots may contain elevated levels of lead.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall, first announced Sept. 16, now covers additional lots sold online at Walgreens and through independent retailers in 28 states.

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September 26, 2025
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Dangerous TikTok Challenge Still Active, Five Years Later

Teenagers and young adults are still harming themselves as part of a social media challenge that’s now five years old.

The Benadryl Challenge, which started in 2020 on TikTok, has spread to other social media platforms and is still being attempted by foolhardy young folks, researchers will report Sunday at an American Academy of Pedi...

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September 26, 2025
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Early MS Patients Fare Worse If They Eat Junk Food

Ultra-processed foods could be making matters worse for people in the early throes of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study says.

Higher consumption of ultra-processed eats is linked to more frequent relapses in early MS patients, researchers reported Thursday at the annual meeting of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Mul...