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New Study Puts a Hard Number on the Maximum Human Lifespan
A new study suggests humans could theoretically live as long as 156 years under the right conditions. Researchers used a scientific model to estimate …
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 24, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Golden Retriever Grandma Lucy Goes Viral for Her Endless Patience With a Tiny Puppy
A gentle golden retriever grandmother has won hearts online by patiently allowing a tiny 5-week-old puppy to climb and play all over her. The sweet ol…
By Jordan Hayes · Jul 24, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
New Zealand Races to Vaccinate Endangered Birds as H5N1 Arrives for the First Time
New Zealand is taking urgent action after confirming its first bird flu case, launching a vaccination campaign to protect its most vulnerable wildlife…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 23, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Fall Risk That Starts Decades Earlier Than Most People Realize
Falls are a serious health risk, and experts say your vulnerability begins earlier than most people realize. A specialist in accidental falls shares t…
By Drew Mitchell · Jul 23, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Common Hormone Condition Raises Women's Heart Disease Risk Fourfold, Major Study Finds
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, which affects around one in eight women in the UK, are four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease,…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 22, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Manhattan Legionnaires Outbreak Claims Fourth Life as City Declares Source Eliminated
A fourth person has died from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan, New York City health officials confirmed. The cluster of cases is centere…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 22, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your Daily Coffee Habit May Actually Be Good for Your Heart
The American Heart Association has released a new report examining the relationship between caffeine consumption and cardiovascular health. The findin…
By Quinn Foster · Jul 21, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Why Five Minutes of Dancing Could Be the Best Brain Boost of Your Day
Taking a short dance break can deliver real brain benefits, even if you only spare five minutes. Research suggests that dancing boosts concentration a…
By Hayden Walsh · Jul 21, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Night Shift Work Is Quietly Destroying Millions of Workers' Health
Over three million people in the UK work night shifts, and the health consequences can be significant. Disrupted sleep patterns associated with overni…
By Reese Coleman · Jul 20, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Podcaster Facing Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis Now Wants to Help Others Fight the Disease
A popular Utah podcaster recently diagnosed with cancer is now focused on giving back after receiving an outpouring of financial support from his comm…
By Jordan Hayes · Jul 20, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Rabid Bat Discovered on Busy Seattle Street Near UW Campus
A rabid bat was discovered near the University of Washington in Seattle, prompting a public health warning. Authorities are urging anyone who may have…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 19, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A 40-Year Veteran Trainer Reveals the 5 Bodyweight Moves Everyone Over 50 Needs
A personal trainer who specializes in working with older adults says five key bodyweight exercises should be part of every routine for people over 50.…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 19, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Cyclospora Cases Rise in Hamilton County as Taco Bell Lettuce Fuels Nationwide Outbreak
Hamilton County is seeing a rise in cyclosporiasis cases as the parasitic illness continues to spread across multiple counties and states. Cyclosporia…
By Jordan Hayes · Jul 18, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Federal Investigators Target Pesticides After Rare Cancer Cluster Strikes Orange County Children
A cluster of rare cancer cases in an affluent Southern California community has caught the attention of federal authorities. California congressman Bi…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 18, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Keto Diet May Fuel Small Intestine Tumors Through Fat Not Ketones, MIT Finds
New research suggests that when a ketogenic diet promotes intestinal tumor growth, dietary fats are the main driver rather than ketone bodies themselv…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 17, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Maryland Cyclospora Cases Nearly Double as Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to National Outbreak
Cyclosporiasis cases in Maryland have more than doubled in just one week, according to state health officials. The sharp rise in cases of the parasiti…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 17, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Simple Blood Test Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk a Decade Before Symptoms Appear
A blood test commonly used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease may also predict whether healthy older adults will develop the condition years down the lin…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 16, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Massachusetts Stays Calm as Cyclospora Parasite Ravages the Midwest
Massachusetts has recorded 18 cases of cyclosporiasis between May 1 and July 1, though a Tufts physician says the state is unlikely to be hit as hard …
By Casey Morgan · Jul 16, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
She Outlived Every Prediction — America's Last Iron Lung Patient Dies at 78
The sister of the last known polio patient in the United States to rely on an iron lung has shared details about her sibling's remarkable life. The li…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 15, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Ticks, Mosquitoes and Flies Are Getting Worse — Here Is Why
Bug populations are growing worse due to a combination of factors including climate change, shifting weather patterns, acorn abundance, and land use d…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 15, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Woman With Dairy Allergy Goes No-Contact With Mother-in-Law After Shocking Kitchen Sabotage
A woman with a dairy allergy repeatedly warned her mother-in-law to keep dairy out of her meals, but the mother-in-law ignored the requests. After bei…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Everyday Habits Are Quietly Stealing Your Hearing and You Can Stop It
Hearing loss isn't just caused by loud concerts or extreme noise events — everyday activities can quietly damage your ears over time. Experts warn tha…
By Hayden Walsh · Jul 14, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
GLP-1 Users Are Losing Fat in Their Feet and Doctors Say It's a Real Problem
Doctors are warning about a new side effect of rapid weight loss called "Ozempic feet," where significant fat loss causes the feet to appear bonier, l…
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 13, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
America's Last Iron Lung Patient Dies at 78, Closing a Chapter on Polio
Martha Lillard, the last known American polio patient dependent on an iron lung, has passed away at the age of 78 in Oklahoma. Lillard contracted poli…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 13, 2026