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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.

New study: Plant-based diet is most effective for weight loss

A clinical trial suggests that cutting out animal products plays a key role in weight changes among adults with overweight.

New study: Fasting can reduce your muscle mass

A month-long trial from Singapore suggests that fasting every other day can produce quick drops in weight and body fat, but may also erode muscle mass.

Study shows cold feels different depending on the time of day

New research from Norway indicates that our tolerance for cold is not constant throughout the day.

Weight-Loss drugs doesn’t slow Alzheimer’s, study finds

A large study suggests that semaglutide may not slow early Alzheimer’s symptoms, though researchers say important clues remain in the data.

Study finds certain hand gestures make speakers more persuasive

A large-scale analysis of TED Talks suggests that the right kind of hand movements can make speakers seem clearer, more knowledgeable, and more convincing.

New research links lack of social connections to higher Alzheimer’s risk

Growing evidence suggests that the quality of our social lives in old age could reveal early warning signs of cognitive decline.