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The INVISIBLE Killers Claiming 50,000 Lives a Year — And They're WINNING

A CDC report shows an increase in drug-resistant superbugs across the United States. Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez · Moment/Getty Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi cause roughly 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hospital-acquired infections account for over 42,000 deaths and cost more than $12 billion. Overuse of antibiotics — particularly for viral infections where they offer no benefit — c

The SURPRISING Drug Combo Making Wegovy Work BETTER for Weight Loss

New research shows that using hormone therapy with a GLP-1 during menopause may lead to greater weight loss. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty A study presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society found that women using menopause hormone therapy (MHT) alongside semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) experienced greater weight loss than those taking semaglutide alone. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) combined with MHT showed only modest early differences in weight loss, with no statistic

Why Doctors Are Completely REWRITING the Rules on Women's HEARTS

Women have unique biological components that can make their risk of heart disease higher than that of men. SDI Productions/E+/Getty Images Four medical organizations have published a trio of reports aimed at improving female heart health. The recommendations include a comprehensive plan to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease across all stages of the female life span. The organizations say that females have unique biological components that can make their risk of heart disease higher th

What Your Weight in Your TWENTIES Is Doing to Your Body RIGHT NOW

New research shows that having obesity in your 20s and 30s may increase your risk of developing cancer before midlife. Anchiy · E+/Getty Young adults with obesity may face a higher risk of developing cancer before midlife compared to those at a moderate weight, according to new research. Cancer risk increased progressively with weight, from 1.84% in people at a moderate weight to 2.62% in those with severe obesity. Abdominal obesity (measured by waist circumference) was also linked to eleva

The Fish Oil MYTH That Just Got Destroyed by a 2-Year Study

Research suggests that fish oil supplements may offer no benefit for Alzheimer’s prevention. Anastasiia Sienotova/Moment/Getty Images A 2-year clinical trial found that high dose omega-3 supplements didn’t improve memory, thinking skills, or brain structure in older adults at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The supplements raised omega-3 levels in participants’ blood and in the fluid around the brain, yet their test scores and brain structure matched those of the placebo group. Expert

The Daily Habit That Slashes Your Heart Disease Risk by 11% — But ONLY at This Dose

Recent research has found that regularly drinking tea may help reduce your risk of heart disease. Guido Mieth · Moment/Getty Regular tea drinkers may have an 11% lower risk of vascular disease, including a 37% lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 17% lower risk of heart attack, according to a large study. Both black and green tea may support heart health when consumed without added sugar, though the findings show an association rather than prove that tea prevents disease. People who drank tea

The Walking SPEED That Determines How Long You'll LIVE

People who walk faster may have better underlying health. Lol2368/E+/Getty Images A study found that walking speed can help predict people’s risk of dying from any cause. Both a clinical test and a test done in daily life were able to predict mortality risk. Experts say walking speed predicts death risk because it’s an indicator of overall health. If your walking speed slows, it’s a good idea to talk with your healthcare professional. New research shows that how fast you walk, whether measur

The ADHD Pill That's Secretly Fixing Menopausal BRAIN Fog

Recent research has found that ADHD medications may help reduce menopausal brain fog. WhiteTea · E+/Getty A recent review found that ADHD medications like lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) and atomoxetine (Strattera) may help improve self-reported symptoms of brain fog in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Menopausal brain fog — including forgetfulness, slow thinking, and difficulty concentrating — may be linked to hormonal fluctuations that affect brain function during perimenopause and meno

The Coffee Ingredient That DOUBLED Your Morning Calories Without You Noticing

Recent research shows that additions to coffee have increased its calorie content by 40%. Boy_Anupong · Moment/Getty The average number of calories U.S. adults consumed from coffee beverages increased by nearly 40% between 2003 and 2018, rising from 43 to 60 calories per day, even as the amount of coffee consumed remained relatively stable. Non-dairy creamer became the largest source of calories added to coffee by 2018, contributing about 19 calories per day, more than double the amount reco

The Hospitals That Just Earned the Nation's HIGHEST Specialty Care Honors

Healthgrades announced its 2027 Specialty Excellence Outpatient Awards and Specialty State Rankings, recognizing hospitals with outstanding patient outcomes across 19 specialty care areas and outpatient procedures. Getty Images Healthgrades announced its 2027 Specialty Excellence Outpatient Awards and Specialty State Rankings, recognizing hospitals with outstanding patient outcomes across 19 specialty care areas and outpatient procedures. Around 80% of patients consider hospital quality whe

What a Decade of Bedtime Stories Taught One Editor About HEALTH

Healthline Editor-in-Chief Robin Hough reads a bedtime story with his children, Amelia and Henry. Photo courtesy of Robin Hough. October is Health Literacy Month: a reminder that even the best health information only helps if people can read it and understand it. That’s what the Healthline Editorial team works toward every day, but literacy starts much earlier: with a child, a bedtime, and a book. Research links regular reading for pleasure to better mental health, a lower risk of cognitive

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The Beloved Star Trek Icon Who Just Lost His FINAL Battle

2018 Star Trek Convention Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 04: Actor Sir Patrick Stewart speaks during the 17th annual official Star Trek convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 4, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images) Actor Patrick Stewart, best-known for his roles in “Star Trek” and “X-Men,” has died at age 86 after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia are progressive neurological condit

The Debut Filmmakers With POWERFUL Stories — And Even More Powerful Producers Behind Them

Sanfic Industria, the industry section of the Santiago International Film Festival (Sanfic), is turbocharged for an even stronger edition this year. Running concurrently with the festival, which runs Nov. 2 – 8, Sanfic Industria unspools Nov. 2-6 with Sanfic co-founder Gabriela Sandoval at the helm. Now on its 15th year, Sanfic Industria has several new […]

Why Liam Neeson's Latest Action Thriller Is Already Being Called BLAND

Since the days of “Vanishing Point” and Steven Spielberg’s “The Sugarland Express,” Hollywood has been making films about fugitives in fast cars who become media-sensation folk heroes. Companies like American International Pictures and Roger Corman’s New World Pictures would deliver movies like this a few times a year back in the 1970s, while simultaneously introducing […]

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The ONE Mistake That Kills Your Ability to PERSUADE Anyone

Here’s the bad news: The deeper your understanding of an issue and the stronger your conviction about the solution, the worse you often become at persuasion. It’s due to a cognitive trap that the fields of behavioral economics and neuroscience have spent decades documenting: the curse of knowledge. In other words, your knowledge has fundamentally altered your perception of what you believe others are experiencing. It applies to your persuasion—especially when you are the well-informed expert in