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Airfare could become cheaper due to people slimming down, a new theory suggests. Analysts at Jeffries are predicting that the expanded use of GLP-1 obesity drugs may reduce fuel consumption,…
Colorectal cancer is now officially the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women 50 and younger, a significant increase from the 1990s, when it was the fifth deadliest.…
Sleep apnea sufferers may soon have a new path to a good night’s sleep. A Massachusetts biotech startup is preparing to file for FDA approval of a once-nightly pill that…
Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the…
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a study on whether radiation from cellphones could harm Americans’ health. “The FDA removed web pages with old conclusions about…
A potentially deadly fungus has been spreading throughout Tennessee, health officials have warned. Over 35 cases of histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by exposure to the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, have…
A few small changes to your daily routine could add years to your life. Combined shifts in sleep, exercise and diet may significantly extend lifespan and years spent in good…
Flight passengers may want to think twice before ordering drinks or washing their hands on the plane, a new analysis suggests. The Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity, based…
A substance the body makes from vitamin A can make the immune system less effective at fighting cancer, a new study reveals. Vitamin A itself is an essential nutrient, but…
Discontinuing the use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications triggers weight regain more than previously thought, a new study suggested. The research, which was published in The BMJ, found that stopping the…