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Straight from the mouths of cardiologists and a heart health nutritionist.

A UCSF study finds controlling HIV is not enough when trauma, addiction, mental illness and housing instability continue to threaten patients’ lives.

Potatoes have long been a cornerstone of the Andean diet. Now, new research suggests that history may also be reflected in the genes of Indigenous Peruvian Andean populations, who carry the highest known number of copies of the AMY1 gene, which helps the body…

If you’re going to have the same meal on repeat every morning, how great would it be if it could give you more time on Earth?

Most people have been out of breath after climbing the stairs — but is that normal?

Adriano Magnifico only got tested for prostate cancer because his financial planner revealed his own diagnosis. Now, Magnifico wants to pay it forward by urging other men to get the simple blood test.

Maternal cells that infiltrate children's brains during pregnancy take on different jobs in the brain and may persist into old age.

Try one of these delicious breakfast recipes that has at least six grams of fiber per serving to help support your weight loss goals.

Alison George's mom has Alzheimer's and her long-term living facilities have cost almost $400,000. They also spent $45,000 to convert a guest house.

Blasting the air conditioning to fall asleep this summer? A doctor explains why you should avoid this method if you want to sleep through the night

If you’re looking for a more blood pressure-friendly loaf, dietitians say that sprouted whole-grain bread is a great pick.

With more than 1,300 cases of Lyme disease already reported in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties this year, Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions in the nation for the tick-borne illness. According to preliminary 2026 data fr…

Scientists may have uncovered one reason coffee is repeatedly associated with healthier aging and lower disease risk. Compounds in coffee appear to activate NR4A1, a receptor that helps protect cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. These protective eff…

Marriage and cohabitation rose 29% for this group after about 18 months.

While teeth play a greater role in health than many realise, current dental solutions for tooth loss are temporary and subpar. What if we could regrow our teeth instead?

Health hacks for the week ahead — including how adding some spice to your meals can improve heart health.

Kwania, Uganda | Aduku Health Center IV in Kwania District has received two newborn incubators worth UGX 28 million from Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia in the United States of America.…

Life’s lessons from living a life of simplicity, modesty and grace that is purposeful and fulfilling THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | On the late morning of Monday, July 13, my father-in-law, Fred Gyezaho, was rushed to hospital. I had a lunch date with my friend, the affable Mauro Massoni, Italian ambassador to Uganda, … The post The cultivation of character appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

The chronic condition, marked by a buildup of fat in the legs, is having a moment.

All victims of the outbreak have been on the Upper East Side from the cluster in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods.

Light walking after meals may help your body process food more efficiently while supporting healthy blood sugar levels.

A popular Utah podcaster who was recently diagnosed with cancer is looking to give back after receiving overwhelming financial support for his treatment.