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The Forgotten Story Of C341 — Or Félicette — The French Feline Who Was Launched Into Space In 1963 - Forbes
While the Soviets sent man's best friend into space, the French had other plans. Meet Félicette, the feline astronaut history forgot.
Walking At This Pace 'Significantly' Boosted Weight Loss In Women Over 50, Per Study - AOL.com
A study published in 'Nutrients' showed that postmenopausal women burned more fat from slower walks than longer ones. Here's why, according to a trainer.

Vinegar diet helps young adults melt away pounds - Rolling Out
Studies shows teens and young adults lost an average of 15 pounds by taking a daily tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, experts advise considering side effects.

Infertility rates continue to rise, experts say early fertility education could help - KXAN Austin
Experts say infertility numbers continue to rise each year, and studies show 7 in 10 women still have not spoken with their physician about their fertility health.

Is it a myth that seniors need to slow down their fitness routines? - The Globe and Mail
The record-breaking performances of older athletes is forcing many to rethink the limitations we’ve placed on aging

A Sign Deep Inside Your Eyes Could Warn of Early Dementia - ScienceAlert
Blood vessels at the back of your eye may one day alert doctors to signs of early dementia, a new study suggests.

Using Tech as You Get Older Could Help Reduce Your Risk of Dementia - ScienceAlert
Amid very real worries that tech is eroding our cognitive skills – why learn math or facts when you always have a calculator and Google? – a new study suggests that staying tech-savvy later in life can reduce dementia risk.

Researchers found a common sleeping pill that may help prevent Alzheimer’s - Boy Genius Report
Researchers discovered an unexpected Alzheimer’s preventative in the form of a very common sleeping pill you might already be taking.

Unable to urinate for two days, a patient was found to have a 12-inch worm living in his kidney. - evidencenetwork.ca
A 35-year-old man in India recently experienced an alarming medical situation when he found himself completely unable to urinate for two consecutive days. This concerning ... Read more
Sipping This Juice Can Dramatically Improve Gut Health - AOL.com
New research suggests that tart cherry juice could reduce gut inflammation. Here's why that is, and what experts have to say about the new study's findings.

A High-Fiber Diet Could Save Your Life, According to New Study - SciTechDaily
Rodents fed a diet high in soluble fiber showed improved resistance to a microorganism that causes diarrhea and can be fatal in weakened individuals. Researchers found that acetate plays a key role in regulating the immune response. A study published in Cell …

New Harvard Research Reveals Top Diets for Living a Longer, Healthier Life - SciTechDaily
A 30-year study found that plant-rich diets and low intake of ultra-processed foods significantly improve the odds of healthy aging, with AHEI and PHDI showing the strongest benefits. A new study conducted by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Pub…

Nonprofit reminds parents, caregivers to stay calm — don't shake babies - KSL News
A symbolic ribbon cutting marked the celebration of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome's, or NCSBS's, 25th anniversary as an organization, based here in Utah.

Popular Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic May Trigger Depression, Doctors Warn - SciTechDaily
Researchers link GLP1 agonists to depression risk in some users and call for personalized prescribing based on genetic testing. A study published in Current Neuropharmacology reveals a potential link between Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, …

This Overlooked Bodily Waste Product Is Proving Useful For Medical Research - ScienceAlert
Menstrual blood has historically been overlooked in research – considered only to be a waste product.

Brain health: Low vitamin K levels may affect memory, learning - Medical News Today
Mice fed a low vitamin K diet had lower vitamin K levels in the brain and had poorer cognitive function compared to mice eating a regular diet, in a new study that hints at a link between vitamin K and dementia.
Microplastics found in human ovaries for the first time: What it means for women's health - Times of India
Scientists have discovered microplastics in human ovarian follicular fluid, raising concerns about female fertility. These particles, found in a study

Cancer-Causing Arsenic Is Building Up in the World’s Rice - Gizmodo
Rice feeds more than half of the world’s population. Climate change is loading the beloved grain with arsenic, creating a “scary” health burden.

Parent advice: My mother-in-law keeps telling us we're failing our daughter in a major way. Enough! - Slate
I need her to stay out of it.

Portraits: A 10-year-old, a house painter and a mom who are running out of HIV pills - NPR
HIV medications were supposed to be exempt from U.S. aid cuts. In Zambia, for example, those on the ground say otherwise.