Health

Diet drinks containing sugar substitutes were found to be as effective as water for supporting weight loss in overweight or obese adults, according to a two-year randomized trial.The study, led by the University of Liverpool, England, included 493 participants ranging from 18 to 65 years old, all of whom had a body mass index (BMI) between 27 and 35 (overweight or obese).Half of them received 22.3 ounces of water each […]

People taking GLP-1 medications for obesity or diabetes experience nail detachment and hair loss at significantly higher rates than people with similar overall health who do not take GLP-1s.That's according to research presented Oct. 1 at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2026 in Vienna, Austria.Two studies evaluated 575 users of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs and a control group of 1,329 non-users, all of whom had type […]

Shingles rates have dropped sharply among younger U.S. adults, as the first generation eligible for routine childhood chickenpox vaccination is now in their late 20s.That’s according to a major study led by Epic Research, which analyzed the electronic health records of more than 85 million adults.The biggest drop was between people born from 1991 to 1995 and those born from 1996 to 2000.FDA APPROVES FIRST-EVER MRNA FLU VACCINE FOR MILLIONS […]

In the world’s "blue zones" — regions such as Sardinia, Italy, and Okinawa, Japan, known for unusually high concentrations of long-lived residents — researchers have studied dietary and lifestyle habits for clues to healthy aging and longevity.In a recent video post, longevity researcher Dan Buettner highlighted three beverages commonly consumed in blue zones — and studies offer some clues about how each may affect health and longevity.Buettner ranked water first […]

Alan Alda is sharing his surprising method of coping with Parkinson’s.The actor, 90, best known for portraying Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime sitcom "M*A*S*H," was diagnosed with the degenerative motor disease in 2015 and publicly shared the news in 2018. The diagnosis came after the actor learned that his own behavior of acting out dreams could be an early Parkinson's symptom.DAD JOKES MAY BE GOOD FOR YOUR […]

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak spreading from Pennsylvania.It is the first time an emergency declaration has been issued since measles began surging in the U.S. in 2025.Pennsylvania has reported 977 measles cases and five deaths as of Oct. 2, with most cases centered in rural communities. Meanwhile, New York has reported 108 cases.WORLD’S MOST CONTAGIOUS VIRUS HITS MAJOR US AIRPORT […]

As scientists increasingly investigate how everyday habits may influence health and aging, one longevity doctor says the keys to a longer, healthier life don't require expensive supplements, elaborate biohacks or cutting-edge treatments.Dr. Michael Hall, a Miami Beach longevity physician and author of the new book, "Infinite Youth," has identified what he calls the "10 commandments of longevity," which he believes can help people extend their healthiest years.Hall said the principles […]

Many older adults turn to glucosamine to manage aging joints, but for individuals with mild cognitive impairment, the supplement could be linked to faster progression to Alzheimer’s disease.To investigate how glucosamine affects dementia risk and mortality, University of Florida researchers analyzed medical records of patients with mild cognitive impairment, tracked laboratory mouse models and examined healthy versus Alzheimer’s-affected human brains.The study, which was published in Nature Metabolism, focused on glycosylation, […]

As Americans live longer, experts say everyday habits may be taking a toll on eye health earlier than expected.Dr. Douglas Lazzaro, professor of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health, warned that several everyday habits may be silently affecting eye health.Age-related eye conditions include glaucoma, which damages the optic nerve, and cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens that can block light and blur vision.POPULAR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION DRUG LINKED TO EYE DISEASE […]