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Among those taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, exercise rates are decreasing, according to new research.The study, set to be presented at ENDO 2026 (the Endocrine Society's annual meeting) in Chicago this week, found that adults with obesity who lost weight with a GLP-1, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, "significantly reduced" their physical activity.In an Endocrine Society press release, study lead Sajana Maharjan, MD, of HSHS St. John's Hospital in […]

Higher levels of vitamin C were linked to healthier brain structure in older adults, suggesting a potential role for nutrition in brain aging.That’s according to new research from Japan, published in the journal PLOS ONE.The observational study included 2,044 participants living in Hirosaki City, Japan, who were originally included in a study exploring dementia and heart disease risk. The average age was 69, and 61% of them were female.SKIP THE […]

A parasitic tapeworm known as Echinococcus multilocularis — often called the "fox tapeworm" — has been detected for the first time in West Coast wildlife. University of Washington researchers discovered the tapeworm, which can cause a rare but potentially deadly disease in humans, in 37 out of 100 coyotes sampled near Puget Sound in Washington State. The findings were published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases earlier this year.Researchers noted that the […]

A newly identified muscle protein may help explain why people who stay active as they age often remain stronger and healthier for longer, according to new research.Scientists found that a protein called NOX4 naturally declines with age and inactivity. As levels dropped, researchers observed signs of frailty, muscle loss, insulin resistance and liver disease in mice.The findings were published in the journal Science Advances.7 COMMON FITNESS MISTAKES OLDER ADULTS MAKE […]

Sticking to a resistance or strength training routine for a certain amount of time may extend your life, according to a new study.Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine analyzed whether workouts involving weightlifting and weight machines are linked to a lower risk of death over time.The study followed more than 147,000 U.S. adults who participated in three large health studies spanning up to 30 years. More than […]

A vaccine created using artificial intelligence that could potentially provide broader protection against multiple coronaviruses and help prepare for future outbreaks has passed its first human clinical trial.Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Southampton developed a "universal vaccine" designed to protect against multiple Sarbeco coronaviruses, which the university explained in a news release is "the large group of viruses that occur in nature, including SARS-CoV-2, which caused the COVID […]

Former professional wrestler and actor Tyler Mane announced he has been diagnosed with breast cancer.Known for his roles in "X-Men" and "Halloween," Mane shared the news publicly to help raise awareness about a condition that is frequently overlooked in men."I have some bad news. I start chemo today," Mane stated in a video posted to his social media channels. "One in 750 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in […]

Divorcees and widows may face a higher risk of death than those who are still coupled up, a new study reveals.Researchers in Norway analyzed long-term national health data to weigh mortality risk among those who were divorced, ended situations where they lived with a partner, or became widowed.The study, published in the journal BMJ Public Health, looked at three groups of about 20,000 people each, from 1984 to 2019, who […]

Veteran New York news anchor Bill Ritter revealed Friday that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease, bringing an end to his more than two-decade run behind the WABC-TV anchor desk.Ritter, 76, who has anchored the station's 6 p.m. newscast in New York City since 2001, revealed during Friday's Eyewitness News broadcast that it would be his final night anchoring the program."After a series of tests, my doctors have […]