Share on PinterestResearchers say that 90–120 minutes of strength training per week can help reduce the risk of early death. Image Credit: People Images/Getty Images A new study found that 90–120 minutes of strength training each week could help promote longevity. Around 1.5 to 2 hours of weekly strength training lowered the risk of death […]
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Share on PinterestAn experimental new pill, daraxonrasib, significantly improved survival rates of participants with pancreatic cancer. Israel Sebastian/Getty Images A new medication performed remarkably well in a phase 3 clinical trial for treating pancreatic cancer. The drug daraxonrasib reduced the risk of death by nearly half, as well as shrank tumors in people who were […]
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Share on PinterestAnne Hathaway recently shared how an early onset cataract left her legally blind in one eye for a decade. Getty images Anne Hathaway recently shared about the early onset cataract that left her legally blind in one eye for 10 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 17.2% of […]
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Share on PinterestBMI measurements may drastically underestimate obesity rates among U.S. adults, new research suggests. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images A growing body of evidence suggests that a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) measurement is a better indicator of obesity and health than body mass index (BMI). New research suggests that BMI measurements may be significantly underestimating the number […]
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Share on PinterestSome people are more prone to mosquito bites than others, and scientists may have figured out why. Jaromir/Getty Images Researchers have identified several reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others. The scent you give off through carbon dioxide and through your skin can make you more prone to mosquito […]
Read MoreObjective This pilot project served as a proof of concept to assess the operational feasibility of integrating presymptomatic type 1 diabetes screening and monitoring, using islet autoantibody (AAB) testing, into routine clinical care at two pediatric T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI) centers. Additionally, it identified care team perceptions of operational challenges and surveyed healthcare […]
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Share on PinterestThe EWG reports that only 20% of sunscreens meet safety standards. Image Credit: Ani Dimi/Stocksy Only about 20% of sunscreens meet leading safety and efficacy standards, according to a recent report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Mineral sunscreens are generally considered safer, but the best sunscreen is one you use consistently and […]
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Share on PinterestCDC data show that more people are seeking emergency room treatment for tick bites, which can lead to Lyme disease. Image Credit: Iryna Shepetko/Stocksy Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that a rise in tick bites is causing higher-than-usual emergency room (ER) visits. Tick bites can lead to […]
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Share on PinterestNew colorectal cancer screening guidelines include blood-based and at-home stool tests. Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images The American Cancer Society has updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations to include new blood and stool-based tests. The new guidelines reflect the availability of new disease detection technology and the need to expand access to screenings. The ACS […]
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Share on PinterestNASCAR driver Kyle Busch recently died from sepsis, a deadly condition that may begin with “silent symptoms.” Image credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died on May 21, 2026, from a severe case of pneumonia that progressed to sepsis. Sepsis is the body’s extreme and potentially life threatening response to an […]
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