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Number of family caregivers has skyrocketed in U.S.
Overall, 1 in 4 Americans (24%) is now a family caregiver, according to the Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 report from the AARP and the National Alliance on Caregiving.…
Forget 10,000 steps — research reveals the real number you need for better health
You may not need as many steps as you thought. Ten thousand steps per day has been widely recommended as the standard benchmark for physical activity — but a new study suggests that just 7,000 could be enough to boost essential health…
State Department to burn birth control worth $9.7M
The U.S. government plans to destroy $9.7 million of contraceptives for poor nations, mainly in Africa, after the nation "explored all possible options to prevent the…
Age no barrier as golf lover sinks ‘miracle’ hole-in-one for 90th birthday
A 90-year-old amateur golfer is celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime moment as he hit his very first hole-in-one just a day after his milestone birthday. (See the at the top of this article.) John Payne, who said he's been playing…
African psychedelic might help combat vets recover from brain injury
The drug ibogaine, derived from the roots of an African shrub called iboga, can safely and effectively treat long-term symptoms of traumatic brain injury in veterans,…
Hulk Hogan of WWE fame faced multiple health issues leading up to his death
WWE superstar Hulk Hogan, 71, died on Thursday after a reported cardiac arrest. Although there has been no confirmation of what led to the fatal event, the famed wrestler had allegedly been facing multiple health issues in the months…
The difference between palliative care and hospice
People tend to confuse palliative care with hospice. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News If a doctor diagnoses you with a serious…
Ozzy Osbourne’s rare form of Parkinson’s sparks questions about lifestyle factors
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died on Tuesday at 76 after battling a rare form of Parkinson’s disease. The Black Sabbath lead singer had been open about his condition for the last several years, first discussing it during an appearance on…
Intense grief may nearly double risk of early death
People intensely grieving a loved one are nearly twice as likely to die within a decade of their loss, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Two cancer drugs show promise in reversing Alzheimer’s devastating effects
Two cancer drugs could potentially slow or even reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) explored how the common dementia changes gene expression…
‘Significant evidence’ ties air pollution with dementia, study finds
Smoke from fires in Northern California covers the Bay Bridge in San Francisco in 2020. A British study published this week appears to strengthen the suspected link…
Ambien use not recommended for people with certain occupations, doctors say
Ambien is under scrutiny following recent claims about Joe Biden’s use of the popular sleep aid. In an interview with YouTube host Andrew Callaghan that was released Monday, Hunter Biden alleged that the sleeping pills could have…
Mercury preservative to be removed from all flu shots, CDC says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signs panel's decision to ban thimerosal. A nurse gives an influenza virus vaccine…
Clint Eastwood’s longtime secrets of good health and longevity revealed
At 95, American movie star and film director Clint Eastwood is still going strong. Celebrity biographer Shawn Levy, author of the book "Clint: The Man and the Movies," has written about the health practices that have contributed to the…
Not sleeping well? Columbia researcher suggests changing your diet
1 of 3 | Complex carbohydrates and fiber from fresh and fruits and vegetables are a key part of a diet designed to promote better laid out in a new…
Man’s deadly brain cancer tumor disappears after experimental drug trial
A man with the deadliest form of brain cancer has no signs of the disease after taking an experimental drug. Ben Trotman was 40 when he was diagnosed in 2022 with glioblastoma, the most aggressive cancerous brain tumor. Patients…
New study vindicates eggs, says they don’t hike bad-cholesterol levels
People who ate two eggs a day experienced reductions in their "bad" LDL cholesterol levels, as long as the rest of their diet remained low in saturated fat,…
Organ donors’ lives endangered by rushed transplant procedures, investigation finds
As a new report claims that premature organ transplants have endangered donors, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans for a new initiative to reform the system. Several families have stated that surgeons attempted to…
The hidden dangers of feeding wild animals
Researchers at the University of California San Diego say feeding wild elephants can lead to serious harm. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo…
Alzheimer’s risk could rise with specific sleep pattern, experts warn
A new study has found a link between rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. The research from China, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, analyzed the sleep cycles of 128…