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Scientists discover a village where women are three times more likely to reach 100

In the village outside the blue zone, women aged 70 have a roughly 1 in 7 chance of reaching 100.

AI detects deadly cancer 475 days before doctors diagnose it

Researchers took hundreds of scans that experienced radiologists had read as unremarkable and asked a new model what the human eye had missed.

These 8 symptoms could mean your thyroid is overactive

The symptoms look just like life catching up with you, but something quieter in the neck may be setting the pace.

What your hair can reveal about your thyroid, iron and stress levels

Dry strands and sudden shedding can trace back to the same handful of common, treatable problems inside the body.

How to get the most out of your skincare: Expert recommends this order

The order in which you apply your skincare products can make a significant difference to how effectively they...

Scientists discover a village where women are three times more likely to reach 100

In the village outside the blue zone, women aged 70 have a roughly 1 in 7 chance of reaching 100.

AI detects deadly cancer 475 days before doctors diagnose it

Researchers took hundreds of scans that experienced radiologists had read as unremarkable and asked a new model what the human eye had missed.

These 8 symptoms could mean your thyroid is overactive

The symptoms look just like life catching up with you, but something quieter in the neck may be setting the pace.

What your hair can reveal about your thyroid, iron and stress levels

Dry strands and sudden shedding can trace back to the same handful of common, treatable problems inside the body.

Cannabis extract shows potential to ease chronic back pain

For millions struggling with lower back pain, finding relief can be a long and frustrating journey.

Microwaving won’t ruin your food’s nutrients, research confirms

For years, people have feared microwaves ruin nutrients, but research shows they’re likely harmless, and even helpful.

4,000 steps a week may be enough for older adults, study suggests

Even a single day of walking each week may offer surprising health benefits for older adults, according to new research.

Why cutting out gluten might do more harm than good

Many people cut out gluten to feel better, but new research suggests that for most, gluten is not the real problem.

Researchers discover a way that could make cancer cells self-destruct

New studies from Harvard and New York University reveal a way to disable a key protein that helps tumors survive.

New research shows the brain may have its own way to fight Alzheimer’s

A new international study has identified special brain cells that help protect memory and slow Alzheimer’s, offering fresh hope for future treatments.