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<ul><li>Death rates for Americans ages 25 to 44 shot up 71.2% between 2010 and 2021, the largest jump of any age group.</li><li>Drug overdoses became the single lea… [+9073 chars]

US life expectancy now trails 37 countries, with some states ranking below North Korea. Overdoses, disease, and policy all play a role.

Studyfinds.com

Death Rates For Young American Adults Jumped 71% In Just Over A Decade - StudyFinds

In anti-aging skin care, collagen is everything. Products like retinol and peptides are all about rebuilding this protein that gives skin its youthful firmness and bounce.
But if youre only focused … [+2932 chars]

Peptides and retinol rebuild collagen, but vitamin C is needed to protect those collagen gains, one dermatologist says. For daily antioxidant protection in your anti-aging skin care routine, she recommended a vitamin C serum by La Roche Posay as a daytime com…

Real Simple

Retinol Isn’t the Only Anti-Aging MVP, Experts Say—This On-Sale Serum Handles ‘a Different Part of the Aging Picture’ - Real Simple

It might not take an all-out sprint or long trail run to lift your mood and sharpen focus, according to a new study.
A small new study out of the University of Tsukuba in Japan looked at 24 healthy … [+3416 chars]

A University of Tsukuba study found that a slow 10-minute jog boosted attention, self-control and mood in young adults by activating the prefrontal cortex.

Fox News

Scientists reveal surprisingly easy exercise that may boost your mood in just 10 minutes - Fox News

Your funky belly button could hold vital clues about your health including signs of Parkinson’s, which is notoriously hard to diagnose.
No single lab or test can confirm a Parkinson’s diagnosis, and… [+3393 chars]

New research is uncovering how Parkinson’s may leave a detectable chemical signature in body odor, and opening the door to earlier and more accessible diagnoses.

New York Post

The way your belly button smells could be an early warning sign of Parkinson’s - nypost.com

A tube of antibiotic ointment has become almost automatic first aid for a scraped knee, paper cut or minor nick. But Washington Post gastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha, MD, says that habit deserves a… [+2108 chars]

A gastroenterologist says antibiotic ointment may work no better than plain petroleum jelly for minor cuts and scrapes and could even cause allergic reactions.

Men's Journal

The Common Medicine Cabinet Staple That Doctors Say You Should Stop Using - AOL.com

When people reduce or stop taking their antidepressant medication, they often experience a surge in negative emotions like anxiety and low mood. A new study published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomat… [+10602 chars]

When people stop taking antidepressants, a sudden wave of anxiety or depression can feel like a devastating setback. But new research suggests these emotional spikes are usually a temporary physical withdrawal reaction, rather than a true relapse.

PsyPost

Emotional distress when stopping antidepressants appears to be due to withdrawal, not relapse - PsyPost

For some, abstaining from alcohol can subsequently increase compulsive drinking. Our researchteam found that, in abstaining mice, this urge to drink is preceded by changes in the activity of a partic… [+4596 chars]

Alcohol abstinence alters brain activity in ways that may drive someone with alcohol use disorder to relapse.

The Conversation Africa

Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice - Yahoo Health

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The original version of this story was published on HuffPost at an earlier date.

Neurologists and dietitians reveal who’s most at risk, and how alcohol makes it worse.

HuffPost

This 1 Vitamin Deficiency Can Cause Fatigue, Headaches And Memory Problems - BuzzFeed

NEW YORK (AP) Preteens may soon have something to celebrate: Medical experts are discussing the possibility that one dose of a life-saving cancer vaccine, instead of two, may be enough to protect the… [+6495 chars]

Medical experts are discussing whether one dose of the HPV vaccine may be enough to protect preteens instead of the current two. This potential change comes amid disagreements between federal officials and doctors' organizations over how vaccination guideline…

Associated Press

One shot or two? What to know about HPV vaccination recommendations - apnews.com

Caroline McCaffrey usually ran in the morning, but on Father's Day 2025, she was feeling tired and decided to exercise in the evening instead. She invited her mother Kim to bike alongside her.  
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Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.

CBS News

Teen's headache reveals alarming health risk for family: "Saving people's lives" - CBS News

It engages multiple brain areas at once, acting like a full-brain workout, experts say.

“It engages multiple brain areas at once, acting like a full-brain workout,” experts say.

Researchers Are Saying This 1 Common Activity Is Probably Helping To Lower Your Dementia Risk - BuzzFeed

Best known as a tropical paradise and honeymoon destination,the island nation of Fiji now has the unfortunate distinction of facing two intertwined epidemics: HIV and addiction to crystal meth.
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In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.

Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected - npr.org

For many people, it can be hard to go. 
The American College of Gastroenterology says constipation is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal-related complaints in the U.S. and Western countries, … [+6781 chars]

Yes, you can train yourself to go to the bathroom consistently. Here's how to do it.

6 Everyday Habits That Will Help You Poop On A Regular Schedule - HuffPost

Heres a basic truth of human life: No one plans a visit to the emergency room, and no one really wants to be there. The unexpected, oh-crap-now-Im-in-trouble nature of the place means that everyone w… [+7694 chars]

For everyone’s sake, please don't be this patient.

Medical Professionals Say This Is The Absolute Worst Thing You Can Do In The ER - HuffPost

Going without sleep makes it harder to concentrate and learn new information. And for people who work overnight or face an occasional period of severe sleep loss, getting enough rest may not always b… [+7613 chars]

Exercise and naps may protect memory after sleep deprivation in different ways. A doctor explains what these results from a recent study mean.

Nap or quick workout? A doctor explains the cognitive benefits after sleep deprivation - CNN

Changing the balance of your diet could help you turn back your body's biological age in just a matter of weeks, a new study suggests.
Scientists from the University of Sydney conducted a trial look… [+2078 chars]

A simple change to the balance of your diet could reduce your biological age in just four weeks, according to a new study

BBC Focus Magazine

This simple diet change could slow your biological age in just four weeks, study suggests - BBC Science Focus Magazine

Talk to any young athlete, and they'll know about creatine.
It's one of the most popular supplements for improving muscle recovery and preserving muscle mass used by gym junkies around the world.
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Talk to any young athlete, and they'll know about creatine.