WA seniors scramble amid insurance dispute - The Seattle Times

Some seniors were forced to switch insurance providers to keep their doctors. Behind the scenes, a giant health care group is tightening its grip on the market.

The 5 Apples With the Most Fiber, Ranked - Verywell Health

Some apples contain more fiber than others. Red Delicious apples typically contain the most fiber, at 4.5 to five grams per medium apple. Other high-fiber apple varieties include Granny Smith apples, Fuji apples, Gala apples, and Honeycrisp apples.

Norovirus outbreak forces North Texas middle school to shut down - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

A Tarrant County middle school will be closed Friday, Feb. 27, following a norovirus outbreak that has affected both students and staff, school officials announced.

Video Captures a Golden Retriever Meeting a Friend Mid-Flight - Yahoo

Imagine looking across the aisle and realizing the most interesting passenger is actually a very polite dog. That is exactly the scene in this Reel by...

The Y Chromosome Is Vanishing, And the Effects on Men Have Already Begun - The Daily Galaxy

The biological anchor for maleness is moving, and the Y chromosome is no longer required.

People with a preference for staying up late show higher tendencies for everyday sadism - PsyPost

A new study published in Chronobiology International suggests that night owls tend to exhibit higher levels of everyday sadism. Researchers provide evidence that a natural preference for staying up late is linked to enjoying others' pain.

A Hidden Brain Process May Help Explain Why Alzheimer's Risk Rises With Age - ScienceAlert

The brain's 'garbage disposal' system falters with age, a new study finds, with long-lived neurons offloading clumpy, old proteins onto other brain cells.

5 Exercises Women Over 55 Should Do Each Morning to Reduce Bra Bulge, According to a Trainer - Eat This Not That

Bra bulge exercises to tighten the bra line. A NASM-certified trainer shares 5 morning moves plus posture tips.

Federal panel behind cancer screening recommendations hasn’t met in nearly a year - NBC News

The federal task force that shapes recommendations for cancer screenings, heart disease prevention and other preventive services has not convened in almost a year — and it’s unclear whether the panel will convene again.

Big Dog Pauses Before Reacting to the News That She’s Going on a Walk - Yahoo

While dogs love going out for walks, this Great Pyrenees’ excitement skyrocketed when she learned that her beloved Billy was going to take her out for a walk...

Keep Forgetting Things? This Simple Hobby Can Literally Train Your Brain, According to Neuroscience - inc.com

Is birdwatching a magic anti-aging pill? No, but neuroscience shows that it reinforces sustained, effortful learning changes the adult brain.

World-first stem-cell therapy shows promise for treating spina bifida in the womb - Nature

Six pregnant women participated in a small trial in which placenta-derived stem cells were applied to fetal spinal cords and the treatment was found to be safe.

Evaluating the analytical performance of direct-to-consumer gut microbiome testing services - Nature

Comparative analysis of DTC gut microbiome testing services reveals significant methodological variability, underscoring the need for standardized reference materials and guidelines to ensure reproducibility and reliability in commercial microbiome testing.

Brain Tumor Survivors Are Forcing a Rethink of Cancer Care - Bloomberg.com

By studying patients who outlive their prognosis, scientists are learning how glioblastoma spreads, adapts and might finally be contained.

Vegetarian diets and cancer risk: pooled analysis of 1.8 million women and men in nine prospective studies on three continents | British Journal of Cancer - Nature

Another Clackamas County location labeled measles exposure site - KATU

Oregon health officials identified another place in Clackamas County where people may have been exposed to measles.