• Habits In 20s, 30s Affect Later Heart Attack Risk
  
  The healthy habits people adopt and stick with in their 20s and 30s have a massive and direct impact on their risk of a heart attack or stroke decades later, a landmark study says. Young adults who fail to keep heart-healthy practices can see their risk of future heart...
• Exercise 'Snacks' Boost Heart, Lung Function
  
  "Fun-sized" bits of exercise sprinkled throughout the day might help boost the fitness of inactive folks, a new evidence review says. These exercise "snacks" - intentional short bursts of physical activity - significantly improved heart and lung fitness among adults,...
• Simple Walking Technique Relieves Knee Pain
  
  New research shows that something as simple as retraining the way you walk may relieve knee arthritis pain as effectively as medication. The study, led by Scott Uhlrich, director of the Movement Engineering Lab at the University of Utah, involved 68 participants with...
• Foods That Boost Cognitive Function
  
  As people age - especially after 60 - many experience a gradual decline in cognitive function due to both biological and lifestyle factors. Natural brain changes, such as reduced blood flow, loss of neurons, and decreased production of neurotransmitters, can affect memory,...
• Experts Warn Against IV Hydration Clinics
  
  IV hydration spas are popping up across the United States, offering pricey vitamin infusions that promise energy, detox or immune support, but experts warn the science doesn't back up those claims. A study published Oct. 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine found that the IV...
• Sugary and Diet Drinks Raise Fatty Liver Disease Risk
  
  People could be at higher risk of fatty liver disease from both sugary sodas and diet drinks, a new study says. In fact, artificially sweetened drinks might pose a greater threat to liver health than sugary beverages, researchers reported Monday at the United European...
• Hello Fresh Meals May Have Listeria-Tainted Spinach
  
  Federal health officials late Monday warned people not to eat certain Hello Fresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria. The U.S. Agriculture Department issued a public health alert for the meals, which were produced by FreshRealm,...
• Chewing Ice Can Damage Your Teeth and Jaw
  
  Chewing on ice may seem harmless, perhaps even refreshing, but dental experts warn it can actually wreak havoc on your teeth. While the occasional crunch of an ice cube isn't likely to do severe damage, making it a daily habit can lead to enamel damage, cracked fillings and...
• Jane Goodall's 10 Healthy Habits to Boost Longevity
  
  Jane Goodall, the iconic primatologist who inspired the world with her lifelong work in conservation, animal welfare, and protecting the planet, passed away on October 1 at age 91. While genetics played a role - both of her parents lived to 94 - Goodall's lifestyle choices...
• What to Eat Before, After Flu Shot to Feel Better
  
  Flu shots remain one of the best ways to protect yourself during flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu vaccination has been shown in several studies to decrease the risk of getting the flu by 40% to 60% and reduce the severity of...
• Study: Microplastics Found in All Tested Beverages
  
  The concerning spread of microplastics - plastic fragments smaller than a grain of rice - has now been found to extend to nearly every drink we consume. Research just published in Science in the Total Environment revealed that every hot and cold beverage tested, including...
• Adrenaline Nasal Sprays as Effective as EpiPen
  
  People with extreme, life-threatening allergic reactions might do as well to use a nasal spray as jab themselves in a thigh with an EpiPen, a new evidence review says. Adrenaline delivered with liquid or powder nasal sprays is as effective, and sometimes even better, than...
• Walmart to Remove Synthetic Dyes in Food Brands
  
  Walmart said Wednesday it would remove synthetic dyes from its U.S. store-brand food products, including Great Value and bettergoods, by January 2027.
• Ultra-Processed Food Addiction Common in Gen X
  
  New research suggests that older adults, particularly Generation X women, have high rates of addiction to ultra-processed foods, such as fast food, sugary drinks and packaged snacks. These products - made with high levels of fat, salt and sugar to maximize their appeal -...
• LifeMD to Sell Ozempic in US at $499 Cash a Month
  
  Telehealth firm LifeMD said on Tuesday it would partner with Novo Nordisk to offer its diabetes drug Ozempic at $499 per month to eligible U.S. patients, including insured people whose plans do not cover GLP-1 therapies. Novo offers Ozempic for $499 a month to eligible...
• Corn Dogs, Sausage-on-a-Stick Products Recalled
  
  About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because pieces of wood may be embedded in the batter, with several consumers reporting injuries to date. According to a Saturday notice published by the Agriculture...
• Baby Food Pouches Recalled for Possible Lead
  
  Sprout Organics has widened its recall of 3.5-ounce Sweet Potato, Apple & Spinach pouches because some lots may contain elevated levels of lead. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall, first announced Sept. 16, now covers additional lots sold online at...
• Raw Cat Food Poses Risks for Pets, Owners
  
  Commercial raw cat food, particularly products sold on shelves at room temperature, may pose a considerable health risk to cats and the families who care for them, according to an analysis of the products. The analysis detected disease-causing microbes, including some that...
• The Health Benefits of Pumpkin Spice
  
  As fall arrives, pumpkin spice is everywhere - in lattes, pastries, pasta, yogurt, ice cream, even popcorn. Love it or not, the aroma of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice instantly signals autumn. Beyond flavor, these spices also offer powerful health...
• Pesticides in Fruits, Veggies Boost Levels in Body
  
  Eating fruits and vegetables is key to good health, but a new study suggests that choosing produce with higher pesticide residues may boost the amount of these chemicals leaching into the body. Researchers linked the types of produce people eat with levels of pesticides...
• Study: Any Drinking Increases Dementia Risk
  
  Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases a person's risk of dementia, a new study says. Even light drinking - once viewed as protective - is unlikely to lower dementia risk, and that risk increases with the quantity of alcohol a person consumes, researchers reported...
• Head Impacts Cause Brain Cell Loss in Young Athletes
  
  It's back-to-school time, and young athletes are preparing to hit the field once more for their school or college. However, participation in contact sports could be costing these athletes valuable brain power, according to a new study. Repetitive head impact-related brain...
• Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria Claims Fifth Life
  
  Louisiana health officials have confirmed a fifth death this year linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare and dangerous flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters. The bacteria is most common between May and October, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
• Why Women Are at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
  
  Women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer's disease - and new research may have uncovered an important clue as to why. According to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 7.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's. Nearly two-thirds of...
• Mediterranean Diet Protects Dental Health
  
  The Mediterranean diet might help you at the dentist, a new study says. People who follow a Mediterranean diet appear more likely to have better gum health, researchers reported Sept. 15 in the Journal of Periodontology. On the other hand, folks who chowed down on red meat...

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