A good night’s sleep does far more than leave you feeling refreshed. It also triggers the release of growth hormone, a key hormone that helps build muscle and bone, burn fat, and support healthy growth. That’s why athletes value quality sleep for recovery, and why teenagers need enough sleep to…
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Light switch wakes sleeping cancer cells and makes them vulnerable again
Some cancer cells can enter a dormant, sleep-like state that helps them survive treatment. Instead of continuing to grow and divide, these cells become largely inactive, allowing them to avoid the effects of many cancer drugs.
In certain forms of cancer, including some types of lung cancer,…
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The secret to healthy aging may be hidden in your blood
People who live to age 100 and beyond often owe their exceptional longevity to a mix of protective genes and healthy habits. Researchers estimate that genetics account for as much as 50% of the ability to reach extreme old age, while lifestyle factors such as eating a plant forward diet, staying…
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A hidden weakness in deadly cancers could lead to powerful new treatments
Researchers at UCLA have identified a hidden weakness in some of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancers, raising hopes for a new way to attack tumors that have resisted treatment for decades.
Small cell neuroendocrine cancers can develop in the lung, prostate, and ovary. These…
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Why Norway Brought In 1,276 Pounds Of Food For The 2026 FIFA World Cup
Team Norway has reportedly imported 1,276 pounds of food from their country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here Norway’s forward Erling Haaland (#9) is in action during the FIFA World Cup 26 Round of 32 match against Côte d’Ivoire on June 30, 2026 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by…
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Busy Philipps On Her ADHD. How Women Can Face Additional Challenges
Busy Philipps, known for her roles in TV shows like Freaks and Geeks, Dawson’s Creek, Cougar Town and ER and hosting the TV talk show Busy Tonight on E!, talked about her being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder just seven years ago at age 39. (Photo: Courtesy of Busy…
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9 Ways To Relax Without Alcohol This Summer, From A Doctor
There’s no healthy amount of alcohol. But there are plenty of ways to unwind this summer without it, from herbal tea rituals to sunset paddles on the water.
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Every summer, the same script plays out: long days, backyard barbecues, rooftop happy hours and a cold alcoholic drink in hand to help…
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Johns Hopkins scientists develop nose spray DNA vaccine for tuberculosis
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have developed an experimental therapeutic DNA vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) that is delivered through the nose. The vaccine is designed to help the immune system identify and attack drug-tolerant TB…
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Drinking to cope with stress may permanently rewire your brain
Recent research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that using alcohol to cope with stress in early adulthood may have lasting effects on the brain that do not disappear with years of sobriety. The study found that these changes can begin to surface by middle age, reducing…
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Hydration Breaks At 2026 World Cup Raise Controversy For FIFA
France’s head coach, Didier Deschamps, speaks with his players during the hydration break during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between France and Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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You could call this a heat of the moment decision by…
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