Can the flu shot actually give you influenza? Doctors set the record straight
Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the…
Flight passengers warned as airline water systems test positive for contamination
Flight passengers may want to think twice before ordering drinks or washing their hands on the plane, a new analysis suggests. The Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity,…
Cold and dark: UN rights chief condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid
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Doctor warns many Americans eat ‘food-like substances,’ not real food
Nearly half of Americans try to lose weight each year, and roughly 17% (about 43 million adults) follow a special diet like keto, vegan or Mediterranean, data shows. With so…
Does golf count as exercise? Only if you avoid one thing, say experts
Amateur golf might be known as a "leisurely" pastime or a way to network with business colleagues, but recent research suggests that it could double as a form of exercise.…
Ukraine: Families in ‘survival mode’ amid Russian strikes and deadly cold
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Blood test flags digestive disease risk years before symptoms appear
A simple blood test may detect Crohn’s disease years before symptoms appear, according to a new study reported by SWNS. Canadian researchers say the discovery could enable…
Ukraine war: UN appeals for $2.3 billion to support aid teams’ ‘heroic work’
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Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes push civilians deeper into winter crisis
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Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals
Missing out on adequate sleep could be taking years off your life. New research from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), published in the journal Sleep…
Ukraine: Massive overnight attack leaves millions in the dark
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Drones, fear and exhaustion: The daily reality of providing aid to Ukraine
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UN agency rolls out three-year plan to safeguard Ukraine’s bread basket
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Survey: Teen substance abuse rate declines for fifth straight year
For the fifth consecutive year, the number of American teenagers using drugs and alcohol remains at a…
Elon Musk shares plan to mass-produce brain implants for paralysis, neurological disease
Elon Musk’s company Neuralink will start "high-volume" production of its brain implant device in 2026, according to a post on X from Musk. The Neuralink implant is designed to…
Study finds money worries increase speed of heart aging
Financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated heart aging, Mayo Clinic…
Aetna agrees to cover fertility care for same-sex couples
Aetna agreed in a landmark legal settlement to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples the same…