Escondido, a city in San Diego County, California, recently had its first-ever dengue virus case. This news came from the county's health officials, who shared that the virus was acquired locally. The patient, fortunately, has already recovered. Dengue, a virus spread by mosquitoes, can cause sympt
Scientists have been looking into how long kids born today will live. The news isn't as rosy as we might hope. Girls have a 5% chance of hitting 100, while boys only have a 2% shot. Gerontologist Jay Olshansky explains why these odds are lower than we think. He also tells us why dreaming of living t
Scientists have discovered that the rapid increase in life expectancy we've seen since the 20th century is slowing down. They studied data from countries like Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. from 1990 to 2019. The results show that while life expectancy is still rising, the rate has significantly d
Imagine having your life nearly derailed by a tiny mosquito. That’s what happened to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is now calling for more action against the West Nile virus. At 83 years old, he considers himself lucky. His cognitive issues have vanished, and his physical problems are almost gone. He share
The Paris Olympics weren't just a race for Kenny Bednarek. They were a test of his mental strength, too. After winning the 200-meter silver medal, he stumbled in the men’s 4×100-meter relay. A tiny mistake cost Team USA dearly. And the internet wasn't kind. Kenny faced harsh words and criticism on s
As the U.S. prepares for the next presidential election, the Supreme Court is lining up some heavy-hitting cases for 2024. One of the most talked-about issues will be healthcare access for transgender teens. The court will also dive into the legalities surrounding do-it-yourself gun kits. And let's
Ever wondered if you can outsmart your genes when it comes to lifespan? Well, a big study says yes! Researchers looked at over 350,000 adults and found something amazing. If you don't smoke, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and eat healthily, you could live almost six years longer, even if your
You might think your genes decide how long you live, but a new study says that’s not entirely true. By leading a healthy lifestyle, you can actually reduce the risk of early death by about 62%. This finding comes from research published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine. The study used data from over 3
Meet Kylie Ohlson, a 20-year-old from Salt Lake City who found a simple way to manage her anxiety. She used to drink caffeinated beverages daily, like many others in her age group. But she noticed some unsettling effects, such as eye twitches and gut problems. So, she decided to ditch the caffeine.
Are you a night owl? Well, Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t! The soccer superstar has a unique sleep routine that might surprise you. Recently, during an Instagram Live interview with Whoop, a health and fitness brand he invests in, Ronaldo revealed his biggest pet peeve: late-night calls. He doesn’t like ta
