Muscle strength, cardio linked to 46% drop in cancer death risk, study says - Global News

For cancer patients, maintaining physical fitness and muscle strength could be a powerful weapon in the fight against the deadly disease, according to a recent study.

Harsh parenting linked to poorer emotional and social outcomes in children - PsyPost

A recent study found that harsh parenting, both moderate and severe, is linked to worse emotion regulation, lower self-esteem, fewer prosocial behaviors, and more peer relationship problems in children by age 18.

Scientists find Ozempic may treat cancer, Alzheimer's and more. Is it hype or truly a "wonder drug?" - Salon

A diabetes and obesity drug in Ozempic opens the door to a vastly improved understanding of how our bodies wor

How a UM lab is unlocking the secrets of the brain. It starts with a personal message - Miami Herald

UM’s new biorepository is a global library of genetics, helping researchers conduct studies on Alzheimer’s in Black and Hispanics.

Think It Takes 21 Days to Form a Habit? Science Says Think Again - Gizmodo

A new review of the evidence shows that the 21-day rule isn't a rule after all.

'Snow mold' to wreak havoc on St. Louis allergies, expert warns - KSDK.com

Rising temperatures and heaps of remaining snow and ice create the perfect growing conditions for a pesky allergen.

Hotels and travelers heed US surgeon general’s alcohol-cancer warning - New York Post

Sober travel, also known as “dry tripping,” was one of 2024’s hottest vacation trends, according to Hotels.com, with more than 40% of travelers saying they are likely to book a detox tr…

Georgia confirms CWD case, becoming 36th US state to report fatal prion disease - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The 2.5-year-old buck was found on private land in Lanier County, in the south-central part of the state.

Black bear that chased and attacked Poconos hiker tests positive for rabies - New York Post

A shockingly rare bear attack on a Pennsylvania pedestrian took a wild twist when authorities confirmed the black bear who charged after the local man was infected with rabies, according to a repor…

Science Recommends a Surprising Way to Burn Calories While Walking—And It's Not About Long Distances - Jason Deegan

Walking has long been championed as one of the simplest ways to stay active and shed a few pounds. But according to new research, how you ... Continue Reading →

Over 100,000 ducks to be euthanized at New York farm after bird flu outbreak - USA TODAY

A Long Island farm will reportedly euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after a bird flu outbreak transpired at the eastern New York facility.

A Cold or Something Else? Helpful Symptom Guide - Newsmax

With all the viruses going around, when you start feeling sick you may wonder if it is just a cold or something more serious. According to USA Today, it's hard to know which virus you've come down with since many of the symptoms such as fever, runny nose, sor…

WMed researchers make groundbreaking discovery into cause of common kidney disease - WWMT-TV

A research team at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine has made a significant discovery.

Roundup: Bird flu / Ten Commandments / Airfare cost - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Cat diagnosed with it: The state of Louisiana identified a case of a domestic cat with bird flu in New Orleans, according to a spokesperson from the city’s health department and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The cat was collected earli…

Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Risk for Car Crashes - Newsmax

Many major maladies have been linked to disturbed slumber caused by sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes. Add car wrecks to that list, a study published Jan. 21 in the journal Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, says. People with un…

Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits - CNN

Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking.