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Study Finds Zone 2 Cardio Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk and Extends Life

Researchers identified a specific type of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise as the most effective for brain and longevity outcomes.

Jun 7, 2026

Daily Avocado Intake Linked to Lower Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk

A study found females eating 30 to 38 grams of avocado per day showed a reduced risk of developing diabetes.

Jun 7, 2026

NC Medical Examiners Plan Mass Vacation to Protest Low Pay

The coordinated work stoppage could disrupt death investigations across North Carolina at a time when the state already faces a shortage of forensic pathologists.

Jun 7, 2026

LSU Health Shreveport Launches Clinical Study for Heart Condition in New Mothers

The trial targets peripartum cardiomyopathy, a potentially life-threatening heart condition that develops in women during or after pregnancy.

Jun 7, 2026

Ancient Chinese Herb May Offer New Path to Treating Hair Loss

A review of research on Polygonum multiflorum finds the root may block hormones and activate growth signals tied to pattern hair loss.

Jun 7, 2026

Simone Biles Reveals She Was Hospitalized Earlier This Week

The Olympic gymnast disclosed the medical emergency on social media, saying it was unexpected.

Jun 6, 2026

Unregulated Peptide Injections Gain Popularity Despite No Proven Safety Data

The FDA is expected to decide in July whether certain compounded wellness peptides should be officially regulated.

Jun 6, 2026

Detroit Summit and Chicago Column Both Focus on Mental Health Awareness This Week

A men's wellness event in Detroit and a Chicago Sun-Times column on children's mental distress both call attention to recognizing warning signs early.

Jun 6, 2026

Franklin County Jail Launches Program to Address Inmate Mental Health

The new initiative in southern Illinois brings mental health services directly into the county jail system.

Jun 6, 2026

Study Questions Whether Mental Health Diagnoses Hold Up Under Scrutiny

Researchers found that structured diagnostic interviews produced inconsistent results across different evaluators, raising concerns about how mental illness is identified.

Jun 6, 2026

Minnesota Becomes Latest State to Require Mental Health Education in Schools

The mandate covers all students statewide under a law that uses the message "You Are Not Alone.

Jun 5, 2026

Pancreatic Cancer Drug Trial Results Show Unexpected Survival Gains

Experts described the outcomes as a surprise in one of the hardest cancers to treat.

Jun 5, 2026