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Dolly Parton’s cause of death revealed

New details reveal the brief illness Dolly Parton faced in the final days of her life.

Your bird feeder could be helping bird flu spread

A simple backyard habit could unintentionally help bird flu spread among wild birds, according to researchers.

Check your freezer: Outshine Fruit Bars recalled nationwide over possible glass

Dreyer's is pulling five Outshine flavors and a 24-count variety pack after consumers reported glass in the bars.

80 minutes less sleep may affect your weight

Even a modest reduction in nightly sleep may contribute to weight gain.

Home blood pressure monitoring reduced heart attack risk by 34 percent

A major study shows that regular blood pressure monitoring can have a significant impact on health.

Dolly Parton’s cause of death revealed

New details reveal the brief illness Dolly Parton faced in the final days of her life.

Your bird feeder could be helping bird flu spread

A simple backyard habit could unintentionally help bird flu spread among wild birds, according to researchers.

Check your freezer: Outshine Fruit Bars recalled nationwide over possible glass

Dreyer's is pulling five Outshine flavors and a 24-count variety pack after consumers reported glass in the bars.

80 minutes less sleep may affect your weight

Even a modest reduction in nightly sleep may contribute to weight gain.

Less than seven hours of sleep linked to shorter lifespan

Many health recommendations focus on diet and exercise. New research, however, suggests that sleep plays a greater role than previously assumed.

AI helps researchers find a new way to treat chronic pain

Researchers are exploring a new way to influence pain in the brain so that patients no longer need to rely on medication.

Why long COVID are difficult to treat

Treatment options are lacking and research remains fragmented. Nevertheless, a pattern is emerging in the understanding of the long-term effects of Covid-19.

New research suggests screen time can ease daily stress

Screen time is often blamed for stress. New research suggests it can sometimes do the opposite — especially at home.

AI may eventually be able to warn before an epileptic seizure

A new research project from Scotland offers hope for people with epilepsy, as researchers are working on a solution that could warn of impending seizures.

Study finds close contact does not always result in influenza infection

New research shows that influenza does not always spread, even when people are in close proximity.