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The rise of longevity fixation syndrome and its mental toll

A single pitta bread — served with hummus instead of the crudites he had preordered — pushed Jason Wood to a breakdown. His attempts to control every aspect of life had spiralled: strict organic or raw diets with calories counted, twice-daily workouts, constant tracking of heart rate, blood pressure, body fat, sleep

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I cared for my grandfather until he died — now I don't know who I am

For the last six months of my grandfather's life, my mornings had a rhythm: wake up, check on Papa, get him coffee, and make sure he took his medicine. After my grandmother died in September 2024, it was just my Papa and me in the house where I

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How Kevin Hart stays ripped at 46: tips from his personal trainer

At 4:30 a.m. youll find Kevin Hart in the gym. While best known as a comedian and actor, he trains like a serious athlete: six days a week, about an hour and a half a day. He began the work more than a decade ago with a goal

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Grail's $700 blood test screens 50 cancers but misses many early cases

Telehealth company Hims & Hers is offering Grail's Galleri test — which uses two vials of blood to screen for more than 50 types of cancer — as part of a $350 annual lab membership. The company is selling the Galleri draw at a $250 discount, bringing the out-of-pocket cost

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Green time over screen time: how to look after your eyes

"The eyes are 'the lamp of the body'" reads a biblical phrase used here for good reason: eyesight shapes how we meet the world, and its loss can be shocking. "Blindness is a very scary disability," says Prof Lauren Ayton, deputy director of the

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One person dies from Nipah virus in Bangladesh, WHO says

The World Health Organization said a woman died in northern Bangladesh in January after contracting the Nipah virus. The case, in a country where Nipah infections are reported almost every year, follows two cases identified in neighbouring India and has prompted stepped-up airport screenings across Asia. The patient, aged between

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Heat It dongle uses smartphone heat to ease insect bites

Heat It is a tiny smartphone-powered dongle that plugs into your phone (USB-C for Android and newer iPhones, Lightning for older iPhones) and fits on a keychain. After installing the app you heat the tip to a maximum of 124°F/51°C, press it onto the bite and follow

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RHOC alum Lynne Curtin's daughter says she's homeless and using fentanyl

Alexa Curtin, the youngest daughter of former Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Lynne Curtin, says she is homeless and addicted to drugs. The 33-year-old spoke in an impromptu interview with the YouTube channel “L.A. To You Int.” at a gas station in Lancaster, Calif., and was described

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Bianca Censori reveals rehab stint after self-medicating

Bianca Censori revealed she recently had a stint at an inpatient rehabilitation program in Spain. "I needed to work on myself," the former architect told Vanity Fair, saying she had patterns of behavior that not only hurt her but also the people around her. She admitted she would

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Deafening, draining and potentially deadly: are we facing a snoring epidemic?

When Matt Hillier was in his 20s a friend told him she was shocked by the snoring coming from his tent. He delayed seeking help until he woke one night with a racing heartbeat; a recording and further tests revealed moderate sleep apnoea. His condition was classed as supine, meaning

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I'm 81 and still love going to the gym

When my family moved to Oregon from Southern California in 1974 for my husband's new job, I missed the sunshine and pools I'd enjoyed in California. When the community college where I taught offered free memberships at a new gym, I signed up expecting exercise and

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11 celeb-approved French skincare brands you can shop without a trip to Paris

Skin like a Parisian’s without the plane ticket? Oui, merci. The French have long been celebrated for simple, effective skincare, so this round-up draws on expert advice and A-lister favorites to highlight formulas you can buy without a trip to Paris. “French women tend to be attracted by products

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TrumpRx: What to Know About Insurance Benefits, Pricing and Savings

The new government website TrumpRx.gov offers Americans another way to find prescription prices, but it does not sell drugs directly. The site lists 43 medications with prices ranging from $3 to more than $5,500 and links users to drugmakers or pharmacies to complete purchases. Each product page notes

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I swore I'd never buy my kid a cellphone — then I changed my mind at 11

As a parenting and health writer who has covered the mental-health risks of phones, I had vowed not to buy my child one. Over time I reminded myself that every child is different and that I am the expert on my own kid. When my son turned 11, I decided

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Five high-protein snacks that are good for vegetarians, according to a dietician

A report from Theguardian features registered plant-based dietician Desiree Nielsen, who recommends high-protein snack alternatives to protein bars for people who don’t eat meat. The piece notes the author’s own reliance on bars but says Nielsen dislikes them and offered creative strategies to meet protein goals. Nielsen suggests

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60-year-old lost ACA subsidies, can't afford $903 healthcare premium

In a report from Businessinsider, CJ Richey, 60, is among millions who lost enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies when they expired on December 31; her monthly marketplace premium rose from $265 to $903, and she says the spike will likely push her to drop coverage this spring. Richey, a self-employed

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What Does It Mean to Be Touch-Starved?

Nytimes reports that being touch-starved, or lacking wanted physical connection, has become increasingly common and can affect both physical and mental well-being. People who want but do not receive regular touch may feel lonely, anxious, stressed or emotionally depleted. Research cited in the article finds that wanted, consensual touch helps

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F.D.A. Relaxes Rules on ‘Naturally Derived’ Dyes as Kennedy Pushes Protein

Nytimes reports that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and F.D.A. officials said the agency will no longer enforce the rule that bars food makers from advertising 'no artificial colors' so long as companies are not using petroleum-based dyes. The agency also approved beetroot red and

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Baylen Dupree Shows How Her Tics Differ With and Without Her Dog

People reports that TikTok star Baylen Dupree shared a video demonstrating how holding her dog, Fluffy, affects her Tourette syndrome tics. In a compilation filmed at an airport, Dupree is seen in one clip gently stroking the small white dog in a pink sweater while seated and exhibiting few verbal

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He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data

A report from Nytimes says Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. He led the Native Biodata Consortium, described as the first nonprofit data and sample repository within the geographic bounds and legal jurisdiction of an American Indian nation on the Cheyenne

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Kate Middleton reflects on 'moments of fear' after cancer battle

Pagesix writes that cancer-free Kate Middleton reflected on the "moments of fear and exhaustion" she faced before entering remission, sharing an Instagram video of herself visiting with cancer patients on World Cancer Day. "On World Cancer Day, my thoughts are with everyone who is facing a cancer

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Girl, 4, Drowned After Being Left Unattended at Pool

People reports that a 4-year-old girl in Michigan drowned after she was left alone in a pool with other children and no adult supervision. Oakland County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the Deer Lake Athletic Club at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, for

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Jesy Nelson says her 8-month-old twins with SMA will 'defy all the odds'

In a report from People, Jesy Nelson said she believes her 8-month-old twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, will "defy all the odds" after being diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1. On the Feb. 4 episode of Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast, the 34-year-old

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Potential biological lab found in Las Vegas garage

People reports that more than 1,000 samples of potentially hazardous materials were recovered from a Las Vegas home over the weekend. The house on Sugar Springs Drive was identified during an investigation that linked it to a prior illegal biolab probe in Reedley, Calif. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police arrested

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Doctors’ Group Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors

Nytimes reports that the American Medical Association said gender-related surgical procedures for minors generally should be deferred until patients reach adulthood. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued a similar recommendation, saying such surgeries should be delayed until age 19. The plastic surgeons’ society said its review of existing science