Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives - CBS News

Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.

Uncle Sam wants YOU to get jacked — but at what cost? - Business Insider

Americans are t-maxxing to optimise their testosterone levels. Doctors are alarmed.

Harvard Said Loneliness Was Killing Us. A New Study of 10,217 People Just Revealed a Surprising Twist - inc.com

A new study shows that loneliness is linked to worse memory early on. Its biggest impact happens before cognitive decline begins.

As wildfires worsen, exposure to smoke may increase risk of several cancers - The Washington Post

As cigarette smoking decreases and fires rise in frequency, “wildfire smoke may emerge as an increasingly important driver of cancer burden in the United States,” a study author said.

RFK Jr. Blames Immigrants, Not Himself, For Measles Outbreaks In U.S. - HuffPost

The Health and Human Services secretary regularly rails against vaccines that have been proven to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Early Warning Signals of Esophageal Cancer May Be Hiding in Plain Sight - SciTechDaily

New research provides compelling evidence that Barrett’s esophagus underlies all cases of esophageal adenocarcinoma, even when it is no longer visible.

First measles case confirmed in Ottawa County since 1991 - WOODTV.com

Ottawa County’s first case of measles in 35 years has been confirmed, according to the department of public health.

“Iʼm a cardiologist and I stopped eating this popular breakfast item that every American household has in their fridge” - Iowa Park Leader

What does it take to protect brain health? 10 habits to start now - NBC News

Brain health is of paramount importance to nearly all Americans, yet few are aware of the latest science on how to nurture it

Scientists Just Discovered a Hidden Benefit of Coffee That Has Nothing to Do With Caffeine - inc.com

New research out of Ireland found that both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee alter gut bacteria in ways that ease stress, lift mood, and in some cases, sharpen cognitive performance.

Health Officials Warn of ‘Hyper-Mutated’ COVID Strain That First Appeared In US Last June - SFist

While the numbers and health risks are low, the new “Cicada” strain has been slowly — but heavily — mutating since it arrived at SFO last summer. Officials say it may be capable of evading immunity, and they warn that COVID typically spreads more rapidly in t…

8 Subtle Stressors You Don’t Notice—but Your Body Does - Real Simple

These eight subtle environmental stressors may be quietly draining your energy and increasing tension—here’s how to spot them.

Heartbeat Rhythms Unveil Hidden Brain Activity - Neuroscience News

Is your heart rhythm chaotic? Researchers found that chaotic heartbeat patterns, not traditional HRV, are the secret to tracking cognitive brain activity.

US states took divergent actions in absence of federal COVID vaccine guidance last respiratory virus season - CIDRAP

How does imagination really work in the brain? New theory upends what we knew - The Conversation

There’s a lot going on in your brain all the time. To power your imagination, the neurons need some silence.

Redefining Neuroplasticity Through Selective Deactivation - Neuroscience News

Does the deaf brain "see" with its ears? New research shows the auditory cortex maps visual space through selective deactivation, a breakthrough in neuroplasticity.