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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.

Novo Nordisk halts Alzheimer’s trial after disappointing results

Researchers had hoped for a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment, but the latest findings have created new uncertainty.

Important scientific developments of 2025

Medical research in 2025 highlighted a shift toward more accessible forms of care.

New research suggests certain foods may help reduce blood pressure

High blood pressure remains one of the most widespread chronic conditions, and even slight reductions are known to ease strain on the heart and blood vessels.

The needle-free weight loss drug could become available next year

A potential new treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes is moving closer to approval - will it become Ozempic 2.0?

10-minute test can reveal the cause of your high blood pressure

A fast imaging test may help identify why some patients don’t respond to standard hypertension treatments.

Study identifies cellular process that could change cholesterol treatment

New findings suggest that the body’s own immune cells may play a bigger role in clearing cholesterol than previously understood.