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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 genetic study links impulsive choices to multiple diseases

A major study suggests that the tendency to pick quick rewards over delayed ones is rooted in our biology, and may influence risks for a wide range of medical conditions.

Orange juice may trigger gene shifts, study finds

A small nutrition study suggests that orange-juice consumption might influence gene activity in immune cells.

New research suggests rising heat might trigger earlier births

Scientists uncover molecular signals that may explain why hotter days raise the risk of preterm delivery.

New study: Even a few cigarettes a day can damage the heart

New research suggests that smoking just a few cigarettes a day is enough to raise the risk of serious heart problems.

Lab-grown cardiac patch shows early promise

Researchers are testing a lab-grown heart patch that could repair damaged cardiac tissue through a small incision.

Data show rising death rates among young people

Although people around the world are living longer, new research reveals that health conditions for teenagers and young adults are getting worse.