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What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Start Drinking More Water - EatingWell
Can drinking more water lower blood pressure? Learn how hydration affects blood pressure, hypertension risk and heart health, according to experts.
Hydration and blood pressure are closely linked. After all, your blood is made up mostly of water.When youre dehydrated, your blood volume and blood pressure decrease, saysJacinta Anyaoku, M.D., DABO… [+7989 chars]
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After 60 years, scientists uncover metformin’s hidden brain effects - ScienceDaily
A decades-old diabetes drug just got a surprising twist. Scientists have discovered that metformin doesn’t just work in the liver and gut—it also acts directly in the brain, where it taps into a hidden control center for blood sugar. By switching off a protei…
Metformin has been the standard treatment for type 2 diabetes for more than six decades, yet scientists have never fully understood how it lowers blood sugar. Now, researchers at Baylor College of Me… [+4296 chars]
read more >A 33-year-old nurse thought her bleeding was caused by hemorrhoids. She was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. - Business Insider
A nurse had blood in her stool, a common colon cancer symptom, for years. She was diagnosed at stage 3.
When Bryce Ramsey first noticed on-and-off blood in her stool inher 20s, it didn't alarm her too much. She thought the bleeding was due to hemorrhoids caused by either larger bowel movements or chil… [+5716 chars]
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The Apple FaceID Co-Inventor Building a Frontier AI Model for the Human Brain
Gidi Littwin's new AI startup, Hemispheric, makes diagnostic brain scans for conditions like depression, PTSD, and Parkinson’s. He wants the technology to be as cheap and easy as a blood test.
The co-inventor of Apples FaceID and Vision Pro technology has spent the last six years building a frontier artificial intelligence model that could one day help decode electrical activity in the bra… [+4022 chars]
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How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?
Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.
Electrolyte powders, dissolvable tablets, and trendy ready-to-drink waters have graduated from the pockets of athletes to one of wellnesss buzziest categories. And its a crowded market, worth an est… [+4389 chars]
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Empathy for the optimizers
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. Bryan Johnson, best known as the man who wa…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Empathy for the optimizers Clowning on the longevity king is fun, but it ignores why people biohack in the first place. by Victoria SongClose Senior Reviewer… [+10250 chars]
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Spotify’s Daniel Ek is bringing his body-scanning clinics to the US
Spotify founder Daniel Ek's body-scanning startup, Neko Health, is setting its sights on the United States after raising $700 million from a star-studded group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and investment firms. It plans to open its first clinic in New York …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Neko Health just raised $700 million and plans to open its first clinic in New York this year. Neko Health just raised $700 million and plans to open its first… [+3707 chars]
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How Much Coffee Is Too Much? Heart Experts Have a New Answer
The American Heart Association has issued a new report on the link between caffeine and cardiovascular disease.
If you’re like me, coffee is one of the few constant joys of life. A new report out today should put your mind at ease if you’ve ever been worried about your habit’s effects on the heartso long as yo… [+4745 chars]
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More Than Half of NYC’s Street Cats Carry Parasites That Can Infect Humans
New research finds that outdoor New York City cats are often carrying parasites that can cause human disease.
Fellow street cat lovers beware: Research out today shows many felines we encounter outdoors are likely to be carrying all sorts of things that can sicken humans. Veterinary researchers studied free… [+3416 chars]
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The Disturbing Truth About How Extreme Heat Affects the Body
Much of the U.S. is grappling with severely high temperatures and choking humidity this week. Here's what that means for your health.
The eastern U.S. is in the grips of a brutal heatwave heading into July Fourth weekend. As millions head outside to attend parades, barbecues, and fireworks displays, excessively high temperatures an… [+7437 chars]
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Americans Are in the Dark About the Dangers of Hot Dogs, Survey Finds
Only 11% could name a specific health risk linked to hot dogs and other processed meats, such as cancer.
With the Fourth of July coming up, there’s almost certain to be a hidden and dangerous threat lurking in your refrigerator or freezer. I’m talking, of course, about hot dogs. A new poll this week, c… [+3563 chars]
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Tainted Beef Jerky Caused an Outbreak of Bear Worms
One person was hospitalized with severe symptoms of a Trichinella infection.
Beef jerky can be a delicious treat. But a recent report illustrates why you should be cautious about biting into a piece of homemade jerky made from wild bear meatit just might be teeming with paras… [+3969 chars]
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Viagra Could Be a Secret Weapon Against Cancer
Recent research suggests sildenafil might help disturb cancer's ability to spread elsewhere in the body.
Everyone’s favorite blue little pill might be even more impressive than we knew. A recent study suggests that sildenafil, the active ingredient in the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, may actually h… [+3687 chars]
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10 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Audiobooks Releasing in July
Mara Wilson narrates Chuck Tingle's latest, plus nine other exciting new audiobooks.
In July, you’ll find plenty of romantasy audiobooks to listen to as you lounge at the beach, including Brigitte Knightley’s The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy and Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth … [+7079 chars]
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All the New Books and Manga Announced by Kodansha at Anime Expo 2026
There's a new 'Witch Hat Atelier' story collection to tide you over until the anime's second season.
Anime Expo 2026 hasn’t just been a feast for anime anime fans; there have been some really exciting manga and video game announcements, too. Kodansha, in particular, brought a standout manga and nove… [+13883 chars]
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This Week’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Escalates Everyone’s Desperation
Ormund Hightower’s scheme gains ground as the Dance of the Dragons builds to the season three finale.
After this week, weve only got two episodes left in this season of House of the Dragon, and its increasingly looking like we’ll end with another famous event in the Dance of the Dragonsone even more … [+17788 chars]
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A Magical Ritual Keeps a Family’s Past Alive in This Speculative Short Story
Read 'Waru Waru' by Ruth Joffre right here on io9, courtesy of Lightspeed Magazine.
io9 is proud to present fiction from Lightspeed Magazine. Once a month, we feature a storyfrom Lightspeeds current issue. This months selection is Waru Waru by Ruth Joffre. Enjoy! Waru Waru by Ruth… [+37316 chars]
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Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
The test uses a sample of blood taken in a heel prick shortly after birth. Nelson said: "After years of campaigning, it means so much. "Today is a day of hope. Knowing that future families will hav… [+875 chars]
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ChatGPT medical advice brought man 'to brink of death', lawsuit alleges
An American man sues OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, claiming the popular chatbot "repeatedly misdiagnosed" him.
A man who claims medical advice from ChatGPT "brought him to the brink of death" has sued OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot, and its founder Sam Altman. A lawsuit filed by Scott Winters… [+3058 chars]
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Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms
Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who passed away on Monday at a Sydney hospital, died from pneumonia, his agent has confirmed. Best known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, the 78-year-o… [+2626 chars]
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Man Sues OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Gave Him ‘Dangerous Medical Advice’
Scott Winters alleges ChatGPT misdiagnosed him with dysautonomia. He later suffered a “massive pulmonary embolism,” according to the lawsuit.
A Florida man is suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company’s chatbot, ChatGPT, provided him with incorrect and “dangerous” medical guidance regarding a health condition that nearly became… [+3545 chars]
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Pythons' extreme biology may hold clues for treating human disease
These snakes can go for months without eating, grow and shrink the size of their hearts and jump start their metabolism on a dime.
For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines,follow NPR's Short Wave podcast. When Skip Maas first adopted Agrapina, a mottled ball python, she hadn't eaten in 14 mo… [+8037 chars]
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Fast walkers in their 80s cut their risk of cognitive decline by half, study finds
A new study of people 80 and older with exceptional gaits finds fast walkers have about a 50% lower risk of cognitive decline, showing the connection between physical health and brain health.
Crossword puzzles and brain teasers have long been touted as ways to keep the mind sharp. But a new study points to another strategy that may matter just as much: staying fast on your feet. Research… [+5366 chars]
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These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it
Thousands of people lost coverage over as little as $8 in delinquent payments. They didn't know their zero-dollar premiums had gone up and they owed money. Most now can't get coverage until 2027.
Stay up to date with our Up First newsletter, sent every weekday morning. Jude Pare and his partner, Diane Tix, live in rural Minnesota until temperatures dip below freezing, when they take refuge i… [+10718 chars]
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Eat your ice cream for a long, healthy life? This doctor says so
Dr. Zeke Emanuel, a renowned U.S. health policy physician, takes on the wellness industry with a back-to-basics approach to optimizing good health.
If you're hankering for a cool treat on a hot day, nothing screams summer like ice cream. And a physician renowned for shaping U.S. healthcare policy has a message: Go ahead and enjoy it. Zeke Eman… [+5683 chars]
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Bonnie Tyler, singer of ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday in a statement on her website.
LONDON Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983 and seeing new generations succumb… [+6587 chars]
read more >A 33-year-old nurse thought her bleeding was caused by hemorrhoids. She was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.
A nurse had blood in her stool, a common colon cancer symptom, for years. She was diagnosed at stage 3.
Bryce Ramsey, 40, was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in her 30s after dismissing a common symptom for years.Bryce Ramsey <ul><li>Bryce Ramsey, 40, first noticed blood in her stool when she was … [+6046 chars]
read more >Liver health is the latest wellness obsession
Interest in liver health and sales of liver-focused supplements is soaring as people become more aware of the organ's role in overall health, and rates of liver disease rise.
insta_photos/Getty Images <ul><li>Liver health content is trending online, and supplement sales are through the roof.</li><li>Liver disease is rising, and people are becoming more aware of the organ… [+4244 chars]
read more >Worried about low T among warfighters, Pete Hegseth's Pentagon is going to be screening troop testosterone levels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new testosterone screenings for troops 30 and older. Screening is automatic, but treatment is voluntary.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses troops after a morning workout.Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe/US Navy <ul><li>The US military is set to add testosterone screening t… [+4461 chars]
read more >A woman who has autoimmune gastritis, the same condition as Bryan Johnson shares what it's like to live with it
Bryan Johnson was diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, which destroys cells that produce stomach acid. Here's what it's like to live with it.
Lori Taylor, 60, learned she had autoimmune gastritis in 2018, the same condition Bryan Johnson recently announced being diagnosed with.Lori Taylor <ul><li>Biohacker Bryan Johnson said he was diagno… [+6408 chars]
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