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New research reveals FTL1 protein drives brain aging by reducing neural connections, slowing metabolism and impairing cognition in the hippocampus of older mice.

Gerontologist Macie P. Smith reveals the health complications seniors may face due to extreme heat, as well as risks to look out for and solutions for caretakers to implement.

Kansas health officials monitor 6 West Nile virus cases, with 5 classified as serious neuroinvasive infections in north-central and south-central regions.

A California resident went camping in South Lake Tahoe and tested positive for a plague after a suspected infected flea bite, and health officials are investigating.

Medical experts warn that artificial intelligence in colonoscopy procedures could weaken physicians' natural abilities to detect tumors without technology.

Medical experts warn that artificial intelligence in colonoscopy procedures could weaken physicians' natural abilities to detect tumors without technology.

Some believe college students should carry Narcan to campus, though there are training concerns. There are also Good Samaritan policies for opioid overdose emergencies.

Central Harlem communities face a Legionnaires' disease cluster, with dozens contracting the bacterial pneumonia that is spread through contaminated water systems.

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Jackie Bezos, mother of Jeff Bezos, has died at 78 after battling Lewy body dementia, a complex neurological disorder that affects brain chemicals and cognitive function.

"Chocolate cysts" affect up to 44% of people with endometriosis, causing painful periods, pelvic pain and fertility issues that often require surgical diagnosis and treatment, experts say.

The Vernon Fire Department and first responders rescued a 40-year-old man who was stuck headfirst inside a playground school slide in the sweltering August heat.

The Texas health department has declared the end of the measles outbreak after 42 days without new case, with officials urging continued vigilance as global outbreaks pose future risks.

A pediatric medical group contradicts CDC guidance by including COVID-19 vaccines in its annual immunization schedule for children at the highest risk of severe illness.

Health experts urge earlier blood pressure treatment to prevent heart disease, as well as cutting out alcohol, as new guidelines focus on comprehensive risk factors.

Health officials are sounding the alarm after hundreds of people were potentially exposed to rabies while staying in cabins at Grand Teton National Park.

Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen recommends diaphragmatic breathing as the easiest way to manage anxiety and reduce cortisol levels caused by chronic stress.

Valley fever fungal infection surges across California, affecting thousands with symptoms similar to COVID-19 and potential serious health complications.

Skin specialists caution that the viral "sunburn tattoo" trend causes cumulative UV damage to teens' skin, accelerating aging and elevating cancer risks over time.

Wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin shares her endometriosis journey to encourage conversations about women's health and reduce the stigma around the condition.