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Days after Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, passed away at the age of 48, the cause of his death was revealed. On August 11, it was reported that the talent manager died after a private battle with melanoma, a form of skin cancer. “Brandon Blackstock passed away peacefully at his …

Anxious Democrats sounded off to the Washington Post about their increasing concerns over President Biden’s age and viability heading into the 2024 election on Tuesday. One Ohio Democrat put it bluntly: death is “imminent” for octogenarians like Biden. “He is in a period of his life where passing and death …

My son Matt was diagnosed with ALS in April 2014, just a few months before the ice bucket challenge took off on social media. Many people remember this as a rare moment when our country was united in the hope of solving a terrible problem. For our family, it felt …

People who get the flu vaccine may have improved heart health, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers from the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran, concluded that patients who received flu vaccinations had a 26% reduced risk of having a heart attack and …

A new study revealed that severe childhood obesity rates have risen in the United States — and experts expect to see the upward trend continue. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study looked at 16.6 million children ages 2 to 4 who were enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program …

Scientists at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) may have discovered a cause of aging in the brain. The culprit is a protein called ferritin light chain 1 (FTL1), described as an iron-associated protein identified as a “pro-aging neuronal factor that impairs cognition.” The study, published in the journal …

The United Kingdom is moving to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children as governments around the world increasingly target the products. “Energy drinks might seem harmless, but the sleep, concentration and wellbeing of today’s kids are all being impacted, while high-sugar versions damage their teeth and contribute …

Singer and actress Selena Gomez recently revealed that she developed arthritis related to her lupus. She has openly discussed her battle with lupus since 2015. While arthritis is often perceived as an older person’s condition, lupus can affect anyone, often much earlier in life. Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) …

Recent research has shown how weight-loss and diabetes medications, also known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), can help with a variety of other conditions. This includes cardiovascular disease, arthritis, skin conditions and even cancer prevention. The medication has been linked to a lower overall incidence of chronic disease, with …

Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …