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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 finds contraceptive pill may lower breast cancer risk

A small U.K. study suggests that a medication better known for emergency contraception may alter breast tissue in ways that could lower future cancer risk.

New model aims to predict Alzheimer’s much earlier

A long-running Mayo Clinic project has led to a new model that estimates who is most likely to develop Alzheimer's.

Spanish congress warns that antibiotic resistance is outpacing new treatments

Researchers cautioned that antibiotic-resistant bacteria could become one of the world’s deadliest health challenges.

Research indicates elevated heart failure risk in people using melatonin long-term

A large study suggests that extended use of melatonin may be linked to higher rates of heart failure.

Oral bacteria linked to increased cancer risk, study finds

A large U.S. study suggests that the microbes living in our mouths may do more than influence our gums.

Cardiologist warns against the viral olive oil shot trend

Wellness influencers say a morning shot of olive oil can boost health, but a cardiologist warns it may not be as beneficial as it seems.