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'Relaxing' activity may help prevent weight gain in older women: study
Hormonal changes and a slowing metabolism have been shown to contribute to fat accumulation during menopause, which is diagnosed when a woman's gone 12 months without a period.
44,000-year-old mummified wolf discovered well-preserved in Russia
A 44,000-year-old mummified wolf was discovered in Russia, making history as being the first time a predator from that time period was found.
Many 'healthy' adults may have a troubling heart condition — and not even know it, study warns
Take this news to heart.
Exercise may lower the ALS risk for men — but not women: new study
ALS, also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease for the Hall of Fame baseball player who died of it in 1941, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease.
A shocking number of people orgasm from just tickling, study finds
The surprising study results were obtained by researchers examining the different ways in which people experience erotic pleasure.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin 'shielded' biotech firms in gain-of-function research audit, GOP senator claims
A recent audit of Pentagon funding of gain-of-function research outside the US “may have shielded” collaborations with Chinese biotech firms — including at least one linked to Beijing's military, a...
Millions of Americans take multivitamins to prevent disease — but here's why they shouldn’t
"We did not find evidence to support improved longevity among healthy adults who regularly take multivitamins," the National Cancer Institute researchers wrote.
The Earth's inner core is 'backtracking' — here's how it might impact daily life
The wheel of time isn't turning like it used to.
Decrease your diabetes risk with one cheap and easy move
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough insulin or doesn't use insulin well.
Here's how to lose weight — and keep your bones strong: study
Talk about a leg up.
Feeling lonely? Here's how those emotions could increase your stroke risk
Loneliness and social isolation are not the same.
Many older adults are taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack — despite the risks
Aspirin has been hailed for its ability to keep platelets from sticking together and forming a blood clot that can spur a heart attack or stroke.
Party too hard in your 20s? How it can affect your brain in the long term
Though alcohol affects everyone differently, blackouts often start when a person's blood alcohol concentration reaches about 0.16% — twice the legal driving limit.
Eight in ten Americans 'burnt out' with dating apps: new research
The survey of 1,000 Americans who have used a dating app at least once in the past year found that 78% of those polled feel fatigued with the dating app...
Women who fancy tall men are more likely to rate themselves as attractive: study
It's the height of self-confidence.
I'm a neurosurgeon — here's one easy way to prevent injuries on vacation
"It seems like common sense, and it seems a little silly," admitted Dr. Betsy Grunch, a spine specialist in Georgia.
'Easy' addition to your diet can help you live longer: new study
Researchers credited the "anti-tumor effects of vitamins A and D" as well as the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and support...
Father's Day spending expected to hit a whopping $22.4B — a number that's still no match for Mother's Day
Father's Day spending is expected to hit $22.4 billion dollars this year, the second highest amount recorded following last year's record of $22.9 billion, according to a survey from the...
You can burn more calories while walking just by making this simple change, experts say
It's a walk in the park when you do this.