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Should drinkers pay more for health insurance? Surgeon general warning stirs debate

Health insurers are allowed to charge smokers more in monthly premiums than what they charge people who don't use tobacco. With the growing body of medical evidence...

When does your brain think something is worth the wait?

People with brain injuries differ in their ability to figure out when waiting pays. Whether it’s braving the long line at a trendy new restaurant...

These Are The 7 Things Stroke Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do

In the United States, strokes are a top cause of death and a major cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. This is a scary...

Is suicide risk higher during the holidays? Experts weigh in on study and how to cope

For many people, celebrating New Year’s Day can include reflecting on a life well lived or a chance to start anew. But for some, the...

Bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic. Here’s why.

First come the horseshoe crabs. Hoisting their round, tank-like shells, they trundle out of the Delaware Bay under the first full moon in May...

Drinking coffee reduces the risk of certain cancers

New research suggests your daily coffee habit might do more than just wake you up – it could help protect against head and neck...

Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary

Twenty big cats - including a Bengal tiger and four cougars - have died of bird flu over the past several weeks at an...

What to know about infectious diseases during this holiday season

It's that time of year, when families and friends come together to share their holiday cheer and a few circulating pathogens. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious...

The Holiday Eating Mistakes Everyone Makes and How to Fix Them

Holidays can challenge even the most disciplined individuals, but experts suggest enjoying special treats in moderation without guilt. Misguided strategies like skipping meals or detox...

Fungal disease Valley fever up over 200% in one California county

Cases of Valley fever rose statewide in 2024, data from the California Department of Public Health shows, with some places seeing spikes of over 100% year...

Up to 13% of Dementia Cases Could Be a Misdiagnosed Treatable Condition

As the global population ages, more of us face frightening cognitive decline, personally or in our loved ones. There are over 10 million new cases of dementia...

Stanford Scientists Rewrite the Ketosis Rulebook: Metabolites That Suppress Hunger and Promote Weight Loss

A Stanford-led team discovered a new ketosis pathway involving BHB-amino acids, shedding light on its effects like appetite suppression and offering new avenues for...

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