Simple brushing routine could reduce dementia risk, dental health experts say
Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile. It may also help you live longer.Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a red...
Heart disease threat projected to climb sharply for key demographic
A new report by the American Heart Association (AHA) included some troubling predictions for the future of women’s health.The forecast, published in the journal...
5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, according to an ophthalmologist
As people age, vision naturally declines and the risk of eye conditions increases. That includes age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that typica...
Weight-loss medications could impact sexual health in unexpected ways
Popular weight-loss medications may also affect aspects of sexual health, recent research has shown.In obese and overweight men, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)...
Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once
A single spritz could eventually offer simultaneous protection against several infectious diseases.Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed a new vaccine...
Alzheimer's symptoms could be predicted years in advance through one simple test
A simple blood test could predict not only a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but also the year symptoms will begin.Researchers at the Washingto...
Some supplements may pose risks for people with diabetes, experts say
Some surveys find that about 75% of U.S. adults have used supplements, while federal survey data shows that 58% used one in the past 30 days — but some groups s...
Iran didn’t adapt to America's playbook. Russia and China already have
The world now knows that, in a daring daylight strike on a clear Saturday in Tehran, the United States and Israel opened what President Donald Trump, in his add...
Cancer-linked herbicide in the spotlight after controversial order: 'Toxic by design'
There has been a shake-up in the Make America Healthy Again movement regarding glyphosate, a widely used herbicide that has been the subject of significant cont...
Man confesses to killing 7-year-old while on the lam after DNA links him to 30-year cold case: authorities
A man who was an escaped fugitive at the time of a 7-year-old Kentucky girl's abduction has been charged in her killing 30 years later, according to authorities...
World leaders split over military action as US-Israel strike Iran in coordinated operation
World leaders reacted swiftly Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, exposing a deep divide between governments backing the attac...
Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures
Hundreds of geese have reportedly died in New Jersey, and bird flu is suspected to be the culprit.More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds — almost all of them C...
Iranian-American Democrat 'incredibly disappointed' with party's response to US-Israel strikes
Iranian-American advocate Moj Mahdara called on Democrats to wake up on Sunday in response to many members of the party's reaction to the U.S. and Israel's acti...
Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue
Small fragments of plastic were found in the tumors of most prostate cancer patients, according to a new study from NYU Langone Health. In past studies, micropl...
Common nighttime noise exposure may trigger heart problems, study suggests
Living near heavy traffic could negatively impact your heart health.A European study, published in the journal Environmental Research, found that exposure to ni...
Video appears to show gas mask-wearing roommate allegedly spraying poison on couple's food
A couple in California say their worst nightmare was confirmed after they captured their roommate on surveillance video spraying their food with poison. Timothy...
Flu season could linger into spring as doctors warn of second wave on the way
Health experts are warning that the 2025-26 flu season isn't over yet. In fact, people should prepare for the virus to linger well into the warmer months, accor...
Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics
Scientists have discovered that a bacterium trapped in an ice cave for 5,000 years is resistant to several modern antibiotics.The bacterium was found in Scariso...
Researchers develop face 'e-tattoo' to track mental workload in high-stress jobs
Scientists say that they have formulated a way to help people in stressful and demanding work environments track their brainwaves and brain usage — an electroni...
Iran vows 'decisive' self-defense at UN after Trump kills supreme leader in Operation Epic Fury
Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani condemned U.S. strikes against Iran that targeted the country’s military leadership and killed Supre...