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Colon cancer rates are spiking among young people. Here’s why, and how to lower your risk - The Seattle Times

Experts point to a combination of environmental factors and lifestyle factors, such as diets high in red meat and ultra-processed foods and a lack of regular exercise.

Widely used pesticide linked to more than doubled Parkinson's risk - Medical Xpress

A new study from UCLA Health has found that long-term residential exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with more than a 2.5-fold increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want to know why - ScienceDaily

Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity. Its highly diverse population harbors millions of genetic variants missing from standard datasets, including rare changes linked to i…

7 Best Proteins to Eat If You’re Taking a GLP-1 Medication, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

Dietitians share top protein foods for GLP-1 users to support muscle, energy and healthy, sustainable weight loss.

6 "Bad" Fruits You Should Be Adding to Your Smoothies, According to Dietitians - Yahoo

Fruits are a mainstay ingredient of smoothies—even those higher in natural sugars. Here’s what to toss into your blender for a nutrition boost.

Creatine Supplements Are Everywhere. Do I Need Them? (2026) - WIRED

The Most Common Early Warning Signs Of The Flu - HuffPost

Pay attention to these initial symptoms.

5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors - NPR

Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes - WQOW

Common preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to a higher risk of several cancers and type 2 diabetes, according to two new studies

Ocular Therapeutix faces looming test of a more durable eye treatment - statnews.com

Ocular Therapeutix is nearing the completion of a head-to-head clinical trial that could be key for the company, investors, and patients.

The problem with blaming everything on inflammation - vox.com

Wellness influencers are hawking inflammation tests and anti-inflammation diets left and right. Scientists say the debate misses important nuance about this vital biological process.

Will mpox go global again? Research shows it's evolving in curious ways - Nature

Analyses of mpox clades currently in circulation provide clues to how the virus managed to spread worldwide in 2022 — and how it might go global again.

Scientists find eating refined foods for just three days can impair memory in the aging brain - PsyPost

New research indicates that the aging brain’s emotional memory center is uniquely vulnerable to processed foods. Regardless of macronutrient makeup, refined diets caused mitochondrial dysfunction and memory loss in older rats within days.

Flu activity spikes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as new variant threatens a longer season - WHYY

A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.

Just 3 Days of Binge Drinking Triggers Rapid Gut Damage in Mice - ScienceAlert

A few nights of binge drinking alcohol may have a surprisingly sudden and deleterious impact on the mammal gut, according to new research on mice.

Mapped: America's healthiest, least healthy states - Axios

A state-by-state report card, out today from the United Health Foundation, found encouraging signs.

Just 10 minutes of exercise can trigger powerful anti-cancer effects - ScienceDaily

A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that switch on DNA repair and shut down cancer growth signals. When these molec…

What’s in Allegheny County’s wastewater? Testing tracks fentanyl, xylazine and more flowing through Western Pa. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Officials issue warning over travel to popular tourist destination due to concerning disease — here's what you need to know - Yahoo

The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel notice, advising travelers to take enhanced precautions.

Humans were built to walk—a doctor explains why we all need low-intensity movement and balance work to live longer - Fit&Well

Up your step count gradually to improve your healthspan