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The INVISIBLE Killers Claiming 50,000 Lives Every Year

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

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Why Shedding Pounds in Your 50s Could SAVE Your Heart

Losing weight during midlife may benefit cardiovascular health for years to come, researchers say. adamkaz/E+/Getty Images Adults who lost more than 5% of their body weight in their early 50s saw improved heart health later in life, according to a recent study. Participants’ blood pressure, “good” cholesterol and inflammation changed at about the same rate as adults who stayed at a healthy weight. Weight gain in the early 50s sped up the decline in heart health markers, according to the repo

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What Doctors Just Changed About Women's HEART Health

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

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The Weight You Carry NOW Could Trigger CANCER Decades Later

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

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Why That Fish Oil You're Taking Might Be WORTHLESS

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

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The Daily Ritual That Cuts Heart Disease Risk by 11%

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

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The EXACT Walking Speed That Could Extend Your LIFE

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

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Why Wegovy Works BETTER When Combined With This Therapy

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

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The Coffee Addition That DOUBLED America's Calorie Intake

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

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The Simple Fix for Perimenopause That Doctors OVERLOOKED

A regular exercise routine has been shown to help with perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes and anxity. Galina Zhigalova/Moment/Getty Images A new study reports that exercising more frequently may help alleviate perimenopause symptoms. While increased physical activity was linked to improved perimenopause symptoms overall, the strongest association was with psychological symptoms like anxiety. Finding exercises you enjoy and creating accountability can help increase your physical activit

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Why Mark-Paul Gosselaar's Health Battle Is PERSONAL Now

After seeing people in his life face cancer diagnoses, the “Saved by the Bell” star is speaking out about the importance of biomarker testing and sharing how his approach to managing his own health has changed in his 50s. Photo: AstraZeneca “Saved by the Bell” star Mark-Paul Gosselaar is raising awareness about cancer biomarker testing after seeing people in his life navigate cancer diagnoses. Biomarker testing can help doctors better understand a person’s cancer and identify more personali

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What 10 Years of Bedtime Stories Taught Me 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 Hospitals That Just Topped the List for Specialty CARE

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

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