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For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

Global childhood obesity rates tripled from 2000-2022 according to UNICEF, with ultra-processed foods and junk food marketing fueling the epidemic in 190 countries.

Hospital fires healthcare worker for controversial Charlie Kirk social media post

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital terminated an anesthesiologist's contract after she posted inappropriate comments supporting violence against Charlie Kirk.

Fitness expert reveals 6 pillars of strength training that older adults should master

Health experts recommend strength training as the main priority for older adults to prevent muscle decline and maintain functional fitness for daily activities.

New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop

Scientists developed a non-invasive MRI technique to measure brain iron levels, which may help identify patients at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease early.

News anchor reveals cancer diagnosis, plus doctor promotes Ozempic for all

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Common heart drug doubles as off-label anxiety aid, driving surge in prescriptions

Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen explains how beta blockers work for anxiety by blocking adrenaline effects, as the medication is growing rapidly in popularity.

Fox News' Eric Shawn reveals cancer and respiratory illness from 9/11 toxic dust

Fox News correspondent Eric Shawn reveals he was diagnosed with cancer this year from 9/11 toxic dust exposure while reporting on the 24th anniversary ceremony.

Common prescription drugs linked to surge in fall-related death rates among seniors

Certain prescription medications, including beta-blockers and gabapentinoids, could increase fall risk in older adults, as some experts claim that reducing unnecessary drugs could prevent injuries.

Diabetes study reveals diagnosis gap affecting millions of people

Researchers are warning of a diabetes crisis, as nearly half of 1.3 billion affected adults go undiagnosed, with young people and low-income regions most at risk.

Why microdosing Ozempic could become as common as taking a multivitamin

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise for multiple health conditions, as experts explore microdosing benefits for blood sugar control and longevity.

Heart surgeon reveals what to eat (and not eat) for optimal cardiac health

Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Jeremy London discusses the 80/20 diet approach for heart health, emphasizing whole foods 80% of the time while limiting alcohol and processed foods.

Popular sweetener could make cancer treatment less effective, study finds

A new study reveals that sucralose may reduce cancer treatment effectiveness, but supplementation could counteract the artificial sweetener's negative effects.

Psychedelic drug popular in 1960s could ease anxiety as doctors share warnings

A new study shows that LSD reduced anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder, with 100-microgram doses proving most effective in a clinical trial.

'Next Ozempic' aims to deliver 30% weight loss with fewer side effects

Scientists have created a pre-clinical weight loss drug combining GLP-1, GIP, glucagon and peptide YY hormones to match bariatric surgery effectiveness.

'Harmless' virus found lurking in Parkinson's patients' brains, new study shows

Researchers discovered Human Pegivirus in brain tissue from five of ten Parkinson's patients, suggesting the virus may play a role in the neurodegenerative disease.

Long-distance running tied to higher risk of colon cancer, early study suggests

Researchers suggest intense marathon training may cause gut stress leading to colon adenomas, with 41% of studied runners having at least one polyp.

Additives in ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk in major study

Research identifies five food additive categories including flavors, sweeteners and coloring agents that may significantly increase all-cause mortality risk.

Knee pain is becoming more common in younger adults for two specific reasons

Orthopedist Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf of NYU explains how knee pain affects more young people in their 30s and 40s due to obesity and high-intensity sports.

Hollywood icon has used the same 12-minute workout routine since the 1960s

Helen Mirren's simple XBX workout routine from the Royal Canadian Air Force demonstrates how a vintage 12-minute plan remains effective decades later.

Scrolling on your phone on the toilet raises health risk no one wants to talk about

A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston finds that using smartphones in the bathroom increases hemorrhoid risk by nearly 50%.

Skipping breakfast and eating dinner late linked to surprising bone health risk

A new study reveals that eating dinner within two hours of bedtime and frequently missing breakfast correlates with increased osteoporotic fracture risk in adults.

Three active tuberculosis cases reported in Maine as deadly disease continues to tick up across country

Health officials investigate three tuberculosis cases in Maine's Greater Portland area, working to test contacts of infected patients for the bacterial disease.

Your daily diet soda could be aging your brain faster than you think, study finds

A study of 12,772 adults reveals artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin are linked to accelerated cognitive decline and memory problems.

Using marijuana to cope with stress or trauma may backfire, studies warn

Cannabis users with childhood trauma experience worse paranoia effects, according to new studies, as researchers warn against self-medicating with marijuana.

Protein boosters and superbug scares, plus a trending military workout

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