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Higher LDL cholesterol levels (≥130 mg/dL) were linked to longer survival in Sardinian nonagenarians, challenging the conventional belief that lower cholesterol is always better. However, very high cholesterol levels, particularly in women, did not show additional longevity benefits. Read More.

Texas state health officials have confirmed an outbreak of 48 measles cases in West Texas in recent weeks. Read More.

In today's fast-paced world, where deadlines, responsibilities, and constant connectivity often take center stage, it's easy to view play as a luxury reserved for children. Read More.

For patients with a genetic predisposition to AMD, age may increase this risk. Read More.

The carnivore diet, an all-meat eating plan, has gained traction among fitness enthusiasts and influencers, with podcaster Joe Rogan being one of its most vocal supporters. Read More.

A new study found that cold-water immersion offers a number of short-lived potential health benefits. In the 12 hours after cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels. Brief cold showers were associated with a slightly higher quality of life. Read More.

As a psychiatrist, I've seen countless patients struggle with the debilitating effects of depression. While Prozac remains a common prescription, I'm excited to explore a natural alternative that is gaining attention: curcumin, the active compound in turmeric. Read More.

Super Bowl LIX champion Dallas Goedert of the Philadelphia Eagles shares his journey with plaque psoriasis. After 20 years of living with the autoimmune skin condition, Goedert is spreading awareness and hoping to inspire others. Read More.

Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in the brain. The same nerve cells that make us feel full after a meal are also responsible for our craving for sweets afterwards. Read More.

A clinical trial shows that people who were considered by medical researchers to report signs of alcohol use disorder drank significantly less after taking semaglutide for two months, compared to people with similar alcohol habits who didn’t take the drug. Read More.

Without enough quality sleep, children are more likely to have health and behavioral problems — and difficulty learning. Here are a few simple things you can do to help your child get ... Read More.

The commodification of people as brands has robbed everyone of the opportunity to be truly authentic. Read More.

Recent findings from UCLA researchers have illuminated the connection between early and long-term side effects of radiation therapy in prostate cancer patients. Read More.

In what could be a tail-wagging development for university mental health programs, new research from Washington State University suggests that regular, unstructured interactions with therapy dogs significantly improve first-year students' mental well-being. Read More.

It's a well-known statistic that men don't live as long as women. Life expectancy for an American man is almost 76, versus 81 for a woman. But it's not just older men dying sooner: those numbers are influenced by other deaths that come earlier in the lifespan. Read More.