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10 July 2025'Autofocus' specs promise sharp vision, near or far - BBC
Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus.
10 July 2025Woman takes 10x dose of turmeric, gets hospitalized for liver damage - Ars Technica
Although she eventually recovered, she was close to needing a liver transplant.
10 July 2025This influencer shares her active life. Offline, she's fighting for treatment of a painful condition. - NBC News
Influencer Aurora McCausland has lipedema, a painful disorder causing fat buildup. Her doctor said a surgery could fix it, but her insurance has refused to cover it.- 10 July 2025
UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029 - AP News
A new U.N. AIDS agency report says the sudden withdrawal of U.S. funding has caused a “systemic shock” to the global effort against AIDS and HIV. Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the… 
10 July 2025Here to help: Many falls are preventable. These tips can help - The Seattle Times
Falls are the primary cause of injury-related death among older adults. Here are tips that can help keep you on an even keel.
10 July 2025People share experiences with ‘Ozempic sex’ as little-known side effect revealed - UNILAD
Ozempic users have taken to Reddit to discuss how the drug has impacted their sex lives, though researchers say it might be down to biology
10 July 2025Mouth taping trend poses serious health risks, says Md. doctor - WTOP
The social media trend of mouth taping to improve sleep quality and ultimately boost athletic performance is largely unproven and potentially dangerous.
10 July 2025Major Study Links 4 Healthy Diets With Up to 28% Lower Dementia Risk - ScienceAlert
Sticking to the Mediterranean diet, rich in plants and nuts and low in meat, could drastically reduce your risk of dementia, according to a new study from researchers at Yonsei University in South Korea.
10 July 2025Vaccine waiver rates rise in Michigan as full vaccinations dip: state data - The Detroit News
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10 July 2025Antidepressant Withdrawal Is a Major Public Health Issue, Experts Warn - ScienceAlert
A new review of antidepressant withdrawal effects – written by academics, many of whom have close ties to drug manufacturers – risks underestimating the potential harms to long-term antidepressant users by focusing on short-term, industry-funded studies.
9 July 202516 Of The Best Foods For Gut Health, According To Dieticians, Nutritionists & Doctors - Vogue
From beans and legumes to dark chocolate and bone broth, here are the absolute best foods for gut health, according to leading gut experts.
9 July 2025Fungal infections are getting harder to treat - NBC News
Fungal infections are getting harder to treat as they grow more resistant to available drugs, according to research published Wednesday in The Lancet Microbe:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Scientists-Just-Discovered-a-Surprising-Health-Benefit-of-Sesame-54992d157e2d4730b7b856dac9f38d6c.jpg)
9 July 2025The Surprising Food to Eat More of If You Have Diabetes, According to a New Study - EatingWell
A new study finds sesame may help lower blood sugar, cholesterol and oxidative stress—key heart disease risks for people with diabetes.
9 July 2025Nearly 1 in 3 teens have prediabetes, CDC finds, in ‘wake-up call’ - STAT
Nearly 1 in 3 American adolescents have prediabetes, a CDC report finds. An official notes "it’s not too late to change course."
9 July 2025BPD Chief Announces Parade Route Change - Sheridan Media
There will be some changes to the parade route for the upcoming Johnson County Fair and Rodeo Parade in August. Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett, in his recent report to the city council, said changes are necessary due to construction on Buffalo’s Main Stree…
9 July 2025Study reveals how to make wheat bread even healthier while also improving taste - Earth.com
New research shows how wheat variety and baking methods affect the nutritional value of bread—from field to table.
9 July 2025The diseases that could return as vaccination rates decline — and why you should care - CNN
Falling vaccination rates could lead to the return of previously eliminated diseases, and many more people will be at risk of catching those diseases.
9 July 2025Popular Muscle Supplement Creatine Critical for Brain Function - Neuroscience News
Creatine is well known for its role in muscle energy, but it’s also critical for brain function and development.
9 July 2025The 4 psychological markers of ideological extremism - Big Think
How many boxes do you tick?- 9 July 2025
US measles cases surpass 2019 count, while Missouri is latest state with an outbreak - AP News
This year is the worst for measles spread in the U.S. since 1991. The news comes as Missouri has become the 18th state with an outbreak in 2025. Other states with active outbreaks include Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, … - 9 July 2025
Here's Exactly How To Walk For Weight Loss, According To Trainers - Women's Health
Low-intensity exercise like walking can help you burn calories and lose weight. Here's how to optimize walking for weight loss, according to certified trainers. 
9 July 2025Podcast #1,075: Tame the Dopamine Drive — How to Stop Chasing and Start Living - The Art of Manliness
All the neurochemicals in the brain have to do with life in the present. Except for one: dopamine. Dopamine is the one neurochemical that looks to the future. It anticipates what may be to come and drives you towards it. That can be a good thing — dopamine is…- 9 July 2025
Scientists May Have Accidentally Found a Way to Reverse Hair Loss Without Drugs - Yahoo
New research reveals deoxyribose sugar could reverse hair loss by stimulating blood vessel formation, offering a natural, cost-effective alternative to... 
9 July 2025Chagas disease–carrying kissing bugs establish new base in Florida homes - CIDRAP
9 July 20253 cups of coffee everyday can reduce the risk of fatty liver by 20%, and death from chronic liver disease - Times of India
Discover how drinking three cups of coffee daily can significantly reduce the risk of chronic liver disease and lower the chance of death related to liver issues, according to a new UK study.
9 July 2025Your Fitbit Could Become Your Post-Surgery Best Friend - Gizmodo
A new study shows wearable data can be used to predict whether kids will get sick again after having their appendix removed.
9 July 2025Glow-Up Gimmicks That Backfire: 5 Trends Dietitians Would Never Recommend - The Everygirl
from raw carrot salad to the carnivore diet, we're debunking it all
9 July 2025Science Says You Can Train Your Brain To Truly Enjoy Exercise—Here’s How - The Everygirl
it's all in the mind
9 July 2025These Genetically Modified Mice Make Their Own ‘Ozempic’ - Gizmodo
Would you get a one-time genetic modification such that you'd never have to take a GLP-1 drug for weight loss ever again?
9 July 2025Weight loss may 'rejuvenate' fat tissues, clearing away aged cells - Live Science
Weight loss is known to improve health in obesity. A new study provides clues to how: by rejuvenating fat tissue and changing fat cells' metabolism.
9 July 2025What long covid can teach us about future pandemics - The Washington Post
Experts are worried that despite the hard-won lessons of covid, we are not fully prepared for the next pandemic.
9 July 2025First central Indiana case of measles reported in Putnam County - WTHR
The Putnam County Health Department said there is not an outbreak, and the risk to the public remains low.- 9 July 2025
What Most People Overlook About Skin Cancer - AOL.com
Excessive sun exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer—but it's not the only one. 
9 July 2025'We're grateful we took that chance': 8-year-old with rare, fatal disease shows dramatic improvement on experimental treatment - Live Science
A child with a rare genetic disease that affects mitochondria is the first person to receive a new experimental treatment for the potentially life-threatening condition.
9 July 2025Hate exercising? Factoring in your personality type could help. - The Washington Post
Extroverts tend to enjoy higher-intensity training while people who score high for neuroticism are likely to enjoy independent exercise programs, a study found.
9 July 2025Joy and purpose make for a longer life full of better years. Aging expert explains how to get them - CNN
People first focused on living longer, then they got interested in staying healthy longer, and now it is time to enjoy life for as long as possible, experts say.- 9 July 2025
5 serious diseases Vitamin D deficiency can cause - Times of India
Vitamin D is much needed for bone health, supporting immunity, regulating mood, and inflammation-- thus making it important for our overall health and well-being. Apart from getting it from foods, Vitamin D is also synthesised in the body when exposed to sunl… 
9 July 2025South Carolina sees first 2025 measles case as nationwide outbreak spreads - Post and Courier
The first measles case of 2025 has been confirmed in South Carolina after officials worried the state was vulnerable because of low vaccination rates overall.
9 July 2025Encouraging new study reveals that one common activity can reduce dementia risk: 'A promising approach for maintaining brain health' - The Cool Down
Cycling during middle age may be one of the best ways to protect brain health later in life, according to a new study.
9 July 2025Major autism study uncovers biologically distinct subtypes, paving the way for precision diagnosis and care - Princeton University
The research is a transformative step toward understanding the condition's genetic underpinnings and potential for personalized care.
9 July 2025People with ‘young brains’ outlive ‘old-brained’ peers, Stanford Medicine scientists find - Stanford Medicine
A blood-test analysis developed at Stanford Medicine can determine the “biological ages” of 11 separate organ systems in individuals’ bodies and predict the health consequences.
9 July 2025Mindfulness Meditation Boosts Attention Across All Ages in 30 Days - Neuroscience News
A new study shows that just 30 days of daily mindfulness meditation significantly improves attentional control, regardless of age.
9 July 2025Cheap Daily Supplement Appears to Boost Brain Function in Older People - ScienceAlert
What's good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain.
9 July 2025How tea, chocolate and apples could help lower your blood pressure - The Conversation
Research shows flavan-3-ols in everyday foods like tea, apples, cocoa and berries may help lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel function.- 9 July 2025
7 reasons to walk backwards for 10 minutes daily - Times of India
While it might sound funny or unusual at first, but walking backwards actually has certain health benefits and so you should do it regularly. Intriguing, right? Also called retro walking, this is a simple and powerful way to boost your physical and mental wel… 
9 July 2025'Harmless' virus might trigger Parkinson's disease, researchers say - Medical Xpress
A common virus once thought harmless to humans might be linked to Parkinson's disease, a new study says. The germ, Human Pegivirus (HPgV), was found in half the autopsied brains of patients with Parkinson's, but not in any brains from healthy people, research…
9 July 2025I Hate My Weighted Vest - The Cut
Weighted vests are all over TikTok. But are the purported benefits really worth making walking less enjoyable?
9 July 2025New Study Confirms "Sex" Is More Effective Than Pills for Treating This Common Chronic Disorder - The Daily Galaxy
Orgasm is just as effective, if not more effective, than sleeping pills in combating insomnia.
9 July 2025Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Program Expanded Significantly After Anxiety Was Added As A Qualifying Condition, Study Shows - Marijuana Moment
Anxiety is now the number one health condition that Pennsylvania patients use medical marijuana to treat, according to a new study. Relying on data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, researchers with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pit…
9 July 202595-year-old ‘SuperAger’ reveals 9 daily habits behind her long and healthy life - The Times of India
Sally Froelich, aged 95, shares secrets to healthy aging. She started at Macy’s and hosted “The Sally Froelich Show”. Now, she participates in the Sup
9 July 2025Drinking this coffee could increase your blindness risk by 700% - The Manual
A recent study published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition found that instant coffee drinkers could be at increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition associated with blindness.
9 July 2025Diagnostic dilemma: Orgasm involving a kitchen whisk likely triggered person's fatal aneurysm - Live Science
Doctors report an analysis of a woman's fatal aneurysm, pinpointing its likely causes after her death.
9 July 2025First malaria drug for newborns and young infants expected to be approved in Africa within weeks - CNN
The approval of the first malaria treatment for newborns and young infants could lead to imminent widespread use in Africa, drugmaker Novartis said Tuesday.
9 July 2025The One Ingredient You Should Be Eating Daily For Heart & Gut Health - MindBodyGreen
Plus, 4 delicious ways to add more beans into your meals
9 July 2025This Ohio health system tested an AI tool to predict sepsis. Here’s how it went - STAT
Summa Health's experience with Sepsis Watch shows the difficulties in implementing AI in a community hospital.
9 July 202510 foods that help relieve constipation naturally - The Times of India
9 July 2025Ice baths are booming in popularity – but they come with health risks - The Conversation
Behind the marketing and influencer testimonials on podcasts and TikTok lies a less appealing truth. Ice baths can be dangerous.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/We-Asked-TK-RDs-the-Best-Pasta-for-Better-Blood-Sugar-7b536efa3fa44d0aafb4bb9e6330135f.jpg)
9 July 2025We Asked 4 Dietitians the Best Pasta for Better Blood Sugar—They All Said the Same Thing - EatingWell
We asked 4 dietitians the best pasta for better blood sugar and they all said the same thing: chickpea pasta. It’s high in fiber, protein and more.
9 July 20259 Foods That Scientists Say Can Lower Your Cortisol Levels (AKA That Pesky Stress Hormone) - BuzzFeed
A majority of these foods could already be sitting in your refrigerator.
9 July 2025How a glass of wine a day affects your heart, according to doctors - Earth.com
Drinking one glass of wine a day could improve health and significantly reduce cardiovascular risk in adults who follow a Mediterranean diet.
8 July 2025'Old people smell,' lung cancer risks and morning workout warnings - Fox News
The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about healthcare, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.- 8 July 2025
I Thought It Was Just A Zit. The Actual Diagnosis Took Me By Surprise. - AOL.com
Emily Haley had a small, red bump on her forehead that she first thought was a stubborn pimple. It was actually basal cell carcinoma. She shares her story. 
7 July 2025Oncologists share 15 surprising things they personally do (and don't do) to prevent cancer - Upworthy
“I used to drink very hot coffee but I drink it warm now since very hot drinks damage esophagus can cause esophageal cancer.”
