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A team of researchers led by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, has identified a decades-old oral compound that produced substantial weight loss in obese mice.Rather than suppressing appetite, the compound appears to boost energy expenditure, according to a study published in Science Advances.The molecule, known as TOFA, reduced the mice’s body weight by an average of 18% without changing how much they ate or causing a statistically significant […]

A North Carolina teenager has died from a rare and often fatal infection caused by an amoeba found in warm freshwater, state health officials said.In a GoFundMe set up by the teen’s mother, she shared that his first symptom was "severe headaches.""I never imagined that something like this could be so serious," she said.BEACHGOERS WARNED AFTER DEADLY 'FLESH-EATING' BACTERIA KILLS 5 IN SOUTHERN STATEThe illness is caused by Naegleria fowleri, […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a major update to its guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.The second edition of the original 2019 report was updated to "reflect the latest evidence and advances in dementia risk reduction."The following seven additional health conditions and exposures were added to the list.LEARNING ANOTHER LANGUAGE MAY KEEP YOUR BRAIN YOUNGER, STUDY SUGGESTSThese new risk factors joined the previously existing […]

People who consume greater amounts of a popular artificial sweetener could face a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests.The research, which was presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress in Germany this week, showed that higher levels of xylitol in the blood were associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is commonly used as a low-calorie sweetener […]

How you eat can influence how you sleep, according to experts.Erin Palinski-Wade, a New Jersey-based registered dietitian, certified diabetes care specialist and author of "The Sleepdemic Solution," says certain foods can make, or break, a good night’s sleep."There are a number of foods that can help support sleep, and sometimes it's even a combination," she told Fox News Digital.5-STEP SLEEP RESET COULD PROMOTE HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS, NUTRITIONIST SAYSKeeping blood sugar […]

The death of Dolly Parton has prompted an outpouring of grief from fans around the world, many of whom have shared that they feel like they’ve lost someone they knew personally.Grief experts say it’s possible to experience genuine feelings of loss even if there wasn’t a personal relationship — particularly when the public figure has become woven into people’s memories and routines over a long period of time.Psychologists refer to […]

A respected drug treatment and mental health center in the Netherlands issued a warning against taking ecstasy pills shaped like President Donald Trump’s head, saying they could be fatal.The Trimbos Institute warned in a "red alert" that the pills contain a high concentration of PMMA, also known as para-methoxymethamphetamine, which is similar to ecstasy’s active ingredient MDMA but is slower acting.The slow onset could encourage users to take more and […]

"Quiet quitting," a workplace term for doing only the minimum required, has also been used to describe a pattern in some marriages.In relationships, the informal term refers to spouses who remain together while reducing their emotional effort, communication or involvement in the relationship.Couples may continue managing day-to-day responsibilities, such as household tasks and parenting, even as one partner becomes emotionally and physically disengaged, relationship experts say.‘NO CONTACT’ ON THE RISE: […]

Days after Pennsylvania health officials reported two measles deaths, a public dispute has emerged about whether other factors played a role in the fatalities.The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the two "measles-associated" deaths on Tuesday, noting that both individuals were unvaccinated.These were the state’s first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the release.FORMER CDC ADVISOR SAYS DECLINE IN KINDERGARTEN VACCINATIONS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT: 'KEEP CALM AND CARRY […]