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'Top Gun' Legend Val Kilmer Dies of Pneumonia After Throat Cancer Battle
Legendary actor Val Kilmer, best known for his role as Iceman in "Top Gun," has died of pneumonia at 65. Experts say Kilmer's prior treatment for throat cancer and his age may have been contributing factors. Older adults can protect their health by getting vaccinated against pneumonia.
Date: 2025/04/03 - 15:00
Spending less time in 2 deep sleep stages may contribute to Alzheimer’s
Spending lower proportions of time in two deep sleep stages — including REM sleep — may be linked to volume changes in critical brain regions that can be vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.
Date: 2025/04/02 - 23:32
Compounded GLP-1s Helped Them Lose Weight, But New FDA Rule Could Block Access
The FDA's new rule restricting the sale of compounded semaglutide could make it more difficult for some people to obtain affordable weight loss medications. Here, two people who've relied on compounded GLP-1 drugs share their stories.
Date: 2025/04/02 - 23:00
Compounded GLP-1s Helped Them Lose Weight, But New FDA Rule Could Block Access
The FDA's new rule restricting the sale of compounded semaglutide could make it more difficult for some people to obtain affordable weight loss medications. Here, two people who've relied on compounded GLP-1 drugs share their stories.
Date: 2025/04/01 - 18:00
1 Hour of Screen Time at Bedtime Reduces Sleep by 24 Minutes, Study Finds
A new Norwegian study finds that one hour of screen time at bedtime results in a 59% higher risk of insomnia and 24 fewer minutes of sleep. The findings indicate that social media use is no more disruptive to sleep than watching TV or movies or reading on a mobile device.
Date: 2025/03/28 - 17:00
Scientists compare 8 dietary patterns to see how they affect healthy aging
Following specific dietary patterns, especially one that scores high on the Alternative Healthy Eating Index, may help a person age healthy with no chronic diseases or cognitive issues at age 70, a new study suggests.
Date: 2025/03/28 - 12:00
People with Parkinson’s or IBD may be deficient in similar types of good bacteria
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or Parkinson’s disease have depletions in similar types of beneficial bacteria, which could help explain the link between both conditions, a new microbiome study has found.