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If you're over 65 and can still do these 10 things without help, you're a rare gem of a person - VegOut
While many struggle with basic tasks as they age, there's a select group of seniors who continue conquering challenges that would intimidate people half their age—and the difference isn't just luck or good genes.
Seven feel-good science stories to restore your faith in 2025 - Nature
Immense progress in gene-editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025.
Is bird flu the next pandemic? The science so far - Nature
Key mutations and animal spread could raise the risk to humans.
Scientists find the biological footprint of social anxiety may reside partially in the gut - PsyPost
New research shows gut microbes from socially anxious teens induce anxiety-like behaviors and brain changes in rats.
6 Major Myths and Misconceptions About Sex, Debunked - Mental Floss
From blue balls to broken hymens, there’s a lot people don’t understand about sex.
What to know about norovirus as Bay Area holiday gatherings ramp up - The Mercury News
The first major mutation of the virus in about 30 years has made it more contagious.
The Lethal Danger Of Combining Welding And Brake Cleaner - Hackaday
With the availability of increasingly cheaper equipment, welding has become far more accessible these days. While this is definitely a plus, it also comes with the elephant-sized asterisk that as w…
People Are Paying to Get Their Chatbots High on ‘Drugs’ - WIRED
An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.
Want a younger, healthier brain? This type of exercise can help. - The Washington Post
More muscle mass was linked to younger brains in new research, suggesting resistance training can support long-term brain health.
Choice of Tea or Coffee Could Influence Risk of Osteoporosis in Older Women - ScienceAlert
Few old ladies would turn down a nice cuppa.
Beware the Christmas coronary. How to spot signs of holiday heart trouble - NPR
There's lots of data to show cardiac troubles spike during the holidays amid the mix of merrymaking, travel and stress. But there are ways to spot the signs of trouble before it's too late.
Absences at this Texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit - AP News
When a measles outbreak hit West Texas earlier this year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the number of children who likely became sick as students were excluded or kept home by their families to minimize the spread of the disease. That's accordin…
Stanford, UCLA-trained gastroenterologist highlights Harvard study list of 14 foods to avoid to reduce colon cancer risk | Health - Hindustan Times
Gastroenterologist Dr Wendi LeBrett highlights 14 food items that one should avoid to reduce risk of colon polyps, the precursor to colon cancer. | Health
Colorado sees first influenza-associated pediatric death of 2025-2026 season; doctor at Denver Health gives recommendation - CBS News
Colorado health officials have confirmed the state's first influenza-associated pediatric death of the 2025-2026 season. The child, who was elementary school-aged, died last week, according to state health officials.
New York flu hospitalizations surge 75% since last week with 1,400 cases just this week - ABC7 New York
New numbers from the New York State Department of Health cited nearly 1,400 flu hospitalizations statewide this week.
6 of the Strangest Snow and Ice Formations in Nature - Mental Floss
These unusual formations are worth a second look.
One Weight Loss Strategy Is 5x More Effective Than Ozempic, Study Finds - ScienceAlert
Ozempic and other semaglutide medications have been working wonders in terms of shedding pounds for many people, but a study shows that they're still not as effective as surgery when it comes to weight loss – and it's not even close.
Mom Thought She Was Just Tired from Parenting 2 Kids Under 2. Then Her World Came 'Crashing' Down (Exclusive) - Yahoo News Canada
Megan Decker was diagnosed with ALS; now she and her husband are creating "as many memories as possible with our children while mommy is still here"
Social Isolation Directly Speeds Up Cognitive Decline - Neuroscience News
Social isolation has a direct causal impact on how quickly cognitive function declines in later life, independent of whether someone feels lonely.
Second Medford school cancels classes after stomach bug breakout - WCVB
A second Medford school canceled classes after many students reported stomach-bug symptoms. The school will deep clean and urges families to keep sick children home.