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Flu spike hits Iowa: Health officials report 'very high' activity - KWWL

Iowa is experiencing a significant increase in flu cases, according to the latest report from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

South Carolina measles outbreak grows to 185 cases amid vaccination worries - Al Jazeera

The outbreak comes after the US charted its highest number of annual measles cases in more than three decades in 2025.

Flu hospitalizations in New York hit record high - Gothamist

State numbers show hospitalizations jumped by almost 1,000 people week over week.

Scientist who homebrewed a beer vaccine: ‘It gave me immunity to virus’ - The Times

Chris Buck, a virologist at the National Cancer Institute, says his ale protects against a virus thought to cause certain types of bladder cancer

6 longevity rules experts follow for healthier aging in 2026 - Fox News

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about healthcare, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

The ‘Super Flu’ Is Hitting Kids Hard—and Some Aren’t Surviving - Gizmodo

Several states have reported their first pediatric flu deaths this week.

Children who miss early vaccines more likely to not get the MMR shot by age 2: Study - ABC News

How to be a ‘super ager’ - The Washington Post

For her 80th birthday, she went to trapeze school. For her 90th, she threw a house party. E.J. Truax says the secret to thriving into old age is simple: Be active. And it turns out, research backs her up.

How juvenile lobsters fall into a deadly natural trap in the Florida Keys - Phys.org

In the shallow waters of the Florida Keys, juvenile Caribbean spiny lobsters are unwittingly meeting their doom by stumbling into naturally occurring ecological traps, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

My Favorite High-Protein Recipe Helped Me Lose 25 Pounds - EatingWell

A simple, flavorful, spice-filled roasted chicken and chickpea recipe helped a writer improve her bloodwork, boost her energy and lose 25 pounds.

A "herculean" genetic study just found a new way to treat ADHD - ScienceDaily

Attention depends on the brain’s ability to filter out distractions, but new research suggests this works best when background brain activity is quieter. Scientists found that lowering certain versions of the Homer1 gene improved focus in mice by calming neur…

Nanoparticle therapy reprograms tumor immune cells to attack cancer from within - Phys.org

Within tumors in the human body, there are immune cells (macrophages) capable of fighting cancer, but they have been unable to perform their roles properly due to suppression by the tumor. A KAIST research team led by Professor Ji-Ho Park of the Department of…

Video: Golden Retriever Puppy Hits Reverse After Failing To Turn Around - Yahoo

Early puppyhood is often filled with clumsy movements, curious discoveries, and moments that are unintentionally hilarious. For many pet parents, these...

Video: Golden Retriever Puppy Hits Reverse After Failing To Turn Around - DogTime

An Instagram video captures a Golden Retriever puppy adorably walking backward after realizing he cannot turn around.

Why Dermatologists Aren’t Recommending Collagen Supplements for Aging Skin - SciTechDaily

As people grow older, the body makes less of this protein. However, taking a supplement does not necessarily reverse signs of aging, according to a dermatologist.

Turns Out This Fruit May Boost Collagen and Renew Skin — but There’s a Hitch to Maximizing Benefits - Money Talks News

First-of-its-kind research suggests that the right diet can improve your skin from the inside out.

Scientists Warn of an Invisible “Brain-Eating” Threat Lurking in Water Systems Worldwide - SciTechDaily

Scientists are raising concerns about free-living amoebae, resilient microbes that can survive in water systems and enable the spread of deadly infections.

Blamed for the nation’s historic measles outbreak, West Texas Mennonites have hardened their views on vaccines - HPPR

Months after public health officials say they caused the nation’s largest measles surge in 30 years, some West Texas Mennonites have grown more skeptical of the mainstream medical system.

3 Supplements You Should Take at the Right Time for Better Results - Verywell Health

Some supplements work better when you take them at certain times. Learn more about how to maximize the effectiveness of iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin D supplements.

Combining These Two Drinks Will Help You Live Longer, According to This Study - Vogue

Is water, tea, or coffee healthiest? Science says the answer isn't as straightforward as you'd think.