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A view of the city as smoke from wildfires in Canada shrouds sky on June 30 in New York City. Canadian wildfire smoke created a dangerous haze as the air quality index reached 160 in New York City. People warned to avoid outdoor physical activities and for those who spend time outdoors recommended to use well-fitting face masks when air quality is unhealthy. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Wildfire smoke could increase your pneumonia risk, experts say. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy

Woman cuddling her dog

The 40-year-old American millennial breaks a new record—a quarter of them have never married, signifying a shifting norm

A mosquito, that is silhouetted against the moon,bites a human arm

Cases of West Nile virus—and even malaria—are on the rise in the U.S. How to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illness this summer

Mature woman searching for instructions for estrogen gel while sitting in her bedroom

Hormone replacement therapy may increase dementia and Alzheimer’s risk, according to a new study. Here’s what menopausal women need to know

A health care professional prepares to draw blood from a girl's arm

Your blood type can make you more likely to get COVID, new research suggests. Who’s most at risk

Pediatrician Ivonne Paez (R) applies a dose of the Nonavalent Recombinant Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to Corina Garcia (L) in prevention of certain strains of the virus, in Caracas on April 28, 2023. – Venezuela has been promising for years to include the vaccine in its immunization schedule and to guarantee it free of charge, but it remains one of the few countries in Latin America that does not offer it despite the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), which calls for immunization starting at age 9. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP) (Photo by YURI CORTEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Cancer vaccines are already a reality. Here’s what you need to know about the cutting-edge technology that could usher in an era of personalized medicine

Illustration of Langya viruses

A COVID-like virus recently leaped from animals to humans—and ‘we can expect more spillover,’ scientists say. Will ‘Langya’ cause the next pandemic?

Contemplative senior woman taking medicine at home

Are you at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease? A simple screener can tell—and so can these 11 early warning signs

Photo of colleagues doing neck stretching exercise standing in office.

Americans could live an average of 12 years longer by 2040, according to a new report. But employers must lead the charge

Beautiful mature couple sitting on the floor and practicing yoga. Sporty couple using digital tablet for online yoga lessons.

The best time to day to work out? It differs for men and women and depends on your goals, researchers say

Covid booster

Forget the original coronavirus vaccine. Your next booster will tackle the ‘Gryphon’ family of Omicron variants

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Intermittent fasting with time window for food eating. Healthy diet for weight loss and blood sugar control. Food habit. Lack of evening meals. Healthy man and woman. Cartoon flat vector illustration

Looking to try intermittent fasting? There’s an optimal way to do it, researchers say. Here’s how

Daniel Ek, co-founder and chief executive officer of Spotify Technology SA, left, and Bill Koenigsberg, founder and chief executive officer of Horizon Media Inc., arrive for the morning session of the Allen & Co. Media and Technology Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 10, 2019. Holding walking meetings is a fairly simple thing. But the small act has been revolutionary for Ek—and there’s science to back-up his endorsement.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek uses this ‘life hack’ to build stronger relationships. Science backs it up

Father kissing son on head in field

‘Positive’ parenting protects kids’ brains from damage caused by stress, according to a new study. But there’s a catch

Woman wearing a pink scarf

Most women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer will become long-term survivors: ‘Their prognosis has improved so much’