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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.

Study of 30,000 families finds parents’ genes can influence children without being inherited

Parents’ genes can play a role in children’s development, even when the children have not inherited those genes themselves.

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.

Study suggests new weight-loss pill could compete with Ozempic

A major international study suggests that a new tablet could become an alternative to the well-known weight-loss medications.

Warning: Dietary supplement falsely marketed as a diabetes treatment

Authorities are warning consumers about a dietary supplement that is being falsely marketed as a treatment for diabetes.

The more languages you speak, the younger your brain may be, new study suggests

A new study suggests that learning multiple languages may benefit the brain.

Rare parasite spreads as authorities investigate source

A rare parasite is spreading across several regions. Authorities are now investigating the source of the infections as the number of reported cases continues to rise.

New study: Lifestyle changes reduced diabetes risk by 31 percent

A major European study shows that small changes in diet and exercise can have a significant impact on health.

New research links air pollution to changes in sperm cells

A new study has investigated whether air pollution may affect men's sperm cells.