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August 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM

A laboratory blood test used in Alzheimer's disease research to measure p-tau217, a biomarker linked to future cognitive decline.

That new Alzheimer blood test isn’t a clean bill of health for healthy people, and doctors are warning why you might want to wait

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August 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Researchers at Umeå University study an experimental antibody designed to slow the spread of advanced prostate cancer.

Scientists in Umeå may have cracked the spread of advanced prostate cancer, and the treatment they built could rewrite what comes next

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August 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM

A gynecologist consults with a woman in her 40s about early perimenopause symptoms and progesterone changes.

Gynecologist Laia Sánchez warns that the first perimenopause signs in your 40s get brushed off as stress, and progesterone starts dropping before your period ever changes

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August 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM

An elderly marathon runner training outdoors, representing lifelong fitness, endurance, and health.

At 82 he keeps getting faster despite taking up running only after retiring: the strange breakfast this Spanish marathoner swears by every day

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August 3, 2026 at 10:35 AM

Used coffee grounds in a small bowl with coffee beans and green leaves, representing sustainable household and garden uses.

Do not toss your used coffee grounds: 10 uses that hold up, from compost and garden to odor control, with one caution before you put them anywhere near your skin

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August 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM

Nicotine pouches and wellness products displayed on a desk, representing social media health trends.

Influencers sell nicotine pouches as a focus booster, but doctors in a German fact-check say the lift is modest and brief while the dependence lasts much longer

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August 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

A reflective individual pausing to think deeply, representing clarity and problem-solving patience.

“The water is muddy at first, but later it becomes clear”: the Chinese proverb about drilling a well explains why your confusion at the start of a hard problem is not failure

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August 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Fresh Mediterranean foods like fish, olive oil, and vegetables arranged on a table to support health and wellness.

Swollen legs are not always about weight: in 86 women with lipedema, ultra-processed foods supplied 41% of calories at the worst stage, and a Mediterranean pattern tracked with less pain

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August 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Fresh fiber-rich foods like kiwis, oats, and vegetables arranged on a kitchen counter to support digestive health.

You do not need to go every day: doctors put the normal range anywhere from three times a day to three times a week, and fiber does most of the work

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August 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Mónica Bettencourt-Dias discussing cancer research focused on tumor cell heterogeneity and why some cancer cells survive treatment.

Mónica Bettencourt-Dias, the first woman to lead Barcelona’s genomics center, says the handful of tumor cells that escape treatment is why cancer keeps coming back

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August 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Assorted canned legumes, fish, and vegetables displayed as healthy pantry staples recommended by a dietitian for quick, balanced meals.

A dietitian keeps three cans in her pantry: legumes, fish and vegetables, the budget staples Vanessa Bedjaï-Haddad reaches for when there is no time to shop

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August 2, 2026 at 10:35 AM

Brain scan illustrating neurocysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by tapeworm eggs that can lead to cysts, seizures, and headaches.

Lowri Denman avoided meat on a trip to India to stay safe, and years later doctors found 38 parasitic cysts in her brain: the eggs came from water and unwashed hands, not pork

By Kevin Montien

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August 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM

Medical illustration of the human liver used to explain fatty liver disease, liver function, and the impact of diet on liver health.

Doctors say the everyday food on your plate is overloading your liver: in a survey of 1,322 physicians, 59.7% called it the top cause of abnormal liver results

By Kevin Montien

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August 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Medical professional displays an anatomical model while explaining how diabetes and metabolic health can affect the body and brain.

New findings suggest diabetes and dementia are linked more closely than you think, and it could change how you protect your brain

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August 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM

A patient meets with healthcare professionals to discuss persistent bloating, digestive health, and nutrition during a medical consultation.

That constant gas and bloated belly might not be a heavy meal: one nutrient deficiency could be the real culprit

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August 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Person using a GLP-1 weight-loss injection as researchers study possible links between the medications and smell or taste disorders.

Your weight-loss injection might do more than shrink your appetite: doctors are now tracking a strange rise in smell and taste problems

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August 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM

A lone star tick resting on green foliage, representing the insect vector responsible for transmitting alpha-gal syndrome.

It’s not just a bad meal: a single tick bite could change what you eat for the rest of your life

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August 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM

An older adult taking a healthy daily walk in a park, representing exercise benefits for cognitive health.

Walking protects more than your heart: experts say hitting a certain “golden step” count each day could slow how fast your brain ages

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August 1, 2026 at 10:35 AM

A microscopic view of lab-grown cells highlighting cellular structures and mechanisms linked to cancer research.

Scientists may have found a way to switch off the trick cancer cells use to survive treatment and spread