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Sedative medications in older adults prescribed at hospital discharge raise fall risk by 20% and increase death odds
Know the early leg cancer signs: one-sided swelling, DVT pain, skin redness, night bone pain, and numbness may signal serious cancer.
Three everyday foods — avocados, walnuts, and blueberries — can help lower liver fat, regulate blood sugar, and improve cholesterol
Not all vegetables are equal. These 11 common unhealthy vegetables may be holding your diet back
A 2025 YouGov survey of 2,239 Americans reveals the most hated foods in the U.S., from anchovies to spinach. See the full ranked list here.
New 2026 research reveals that 38% of cancers are tied to modifiable cancer risk factors.
Discover 22 toxic things in home environments backed by current research — from radon and PFAS to mold and microplastics
The longevity secrets centenarians share aren't about diet. Research from Blue Zones and multiple global studies points to specific personality
A landmark Nature study of 6 million people found schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share up to 70% of genetic risk
Research links thyroid drug heart death risk to both over- and undertreatment with levothyroxine
The EPA approved two forever chemicals pesticides never before used in the U.S. on corn and soybeans on June 30, 2026