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Illnesses & Conditions
Colorectal Cancer Surges to No. 1 Cancer Killer in Americans Under 50
Colorectal cancer now ranks as the top cause of cancer deaths in Americans under 50, with…
Heart Disease Deaths Drop in US for First Time in Years
Cardiovascular disease deaths in the US dropped to 915,973 in 2023 from 941,652 in 2022 according…
Obesity in Midlife Directly Causes Higher Vascular Dementia Risk, Major Study Shows
Higher body mass index in midlife causally increases vascular dementia risk by about 50 to 60…
New Hope for Parkinson’s: Blocking Toxic Protein Interaction Revives Brain Energy and Movement
Case Western Reserve study reveals alpha-synuclein disrupts ClpP enzyme, impairing mitochondrial energy production in Parkinson's disease.…
Will Policy Action Ever Catch Up With the Mental Health Emergency?
Mental health drives public health priorities as anxiety and depression surge among all ages. Economic costs…
Why Obesity is Now America’s Fastest Growing Silent Killer in 2025
Excess weight raises risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, 13 cancers, stroke, and shorter life…
Young Americans’ Memory and Focus Issues Double in a Decade
US adults' self-reported cognitive disabilities increased from 5.3% to 7.4% over a decade, with rates among…
Breakthrough Gene Therapy Offers First Glimmer of Hope Against Huntington’s Relentless Advance
Experimental gene therapy AMT-130 cuts Huntington's advancement by 75% over three years, per trial data from…
Emotional Events Can Rescue Fragile Memories, Making Them Endure
Boston University research shows emotional events strengthen nearby weak memories via conceptual similarity, aiding recall. Findings…
Dehydration’s Sneaky Role in Amplifying Stress and Anxiety
New research reveals that low fluid intake amplifies stress responses, with cortisol spikes linked to heart…
Long COVID in 2025: Persistent Struggles Unveiled
The shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to loom large, even in 2025. For millions worldwide,…
Why Anxiety Dominates Online Health Talks
Anxiety has become a cornerstone of online health conversations, capturing attention across forums, social media, and…
Boost Your Heart Health with Physical Activity
The heart beats tirelessly, pumping life through every corner of the body. Yet, this vital organ…
Can Dementia Be Reversed? Key Strategies to Boost Brain Health
Dementia affects millions worldwide, casting a shadow over memory, thinking, and independence. The question of whether…
How Your Biological Age May Predict Dementia Risk
Age has traditionally been measured by calendar years, but emerging research suggests that the body’s internal…
The Bacterial Connection: How Childhood Exposure to Gut Toxins May Drive the Rise in Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer was once considered primarily a disease of older adults. However, in a troubling shift,…
The Resurgence of Whooping Cough in 2025: A Public Health Crisis Fueled by Declining Vaccination Rates
In 2025, the United States is grappling with a alarming resurgence of whooping cough, also known…