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Here’s why belly fat is more common as we age, and 3 ways to prevent it

More people are focused on staying healthy and fit as they grow older — but it's true that it can become more challenging with age.
New research has revealed that cellular changes during the aging process can cause belly fat — and that's exacerbated by stress and sleep issues that contribute to weight gain.
«People often lose muscle and gain body fat as they age — even when their body weight remains the same,» study author Qiong (Annabel) Wang, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Endocrinology at City of Hope, said in a press release.
'OATZEMPIC' DIET DRINK FOR WEIGHT LOSS: DOES IT WORK AND IS IT SAFE?
Published in the journal Science, the preclinical research involved experiments on mice that were later confirmed with human cells.
Researchers focused on a group of stem cells called adipocyte progenitor cells (APCs) within the fatty tissue responsible for age-related weight gain.
When they transplanted these cells from mice of var..

Is Seltzer Water Good or Bad for You?

On the hierarchy of healthy beverages, seltzer bubbles up to the top.

Research has found that sparkling water (another name for seltzer) is just as hydrating as still water, and the human body absorbs it the same way. After all, seltzer is little more than plain water infused with carbon dioxide gas to make it fizzy.

“Seltzer or carbonated water is generally beneficial because we are all underhydrated, and most people do not hydrate sufficiently during the day,” says Dr. David Poppers, a professor of medicine and director of GI quality and strategy initiatives at NYU Langone Health. “It’s hydrating, and it doesn’t have the calories that are associated with other drinks.”

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So for those who prefer seltzer over still, it’s fine for most people to drink it regularly. But there are some caveats. Here’s what you need to know before you start subsisting off of seltzer.

It may irritate your bladder

For most people, it won’t have this effect. But if you ha..

New prostate cancer test pinpoints disease better than PSA option, study finds

A new means of prostate cancer screening could emerge as an alternative to the PSA test, which has long been the first-line option.
Using machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, Swedish researchers analyzed urine samples from more than 2,000 men with prostate cancer, along with a control group.
They determined that the simple, non-invasive urine test was able to detect biomarkers of prostate cancer with a high degree of accuracy — and could also determine the grade (stage) of the disease.
The results were published in the journal Cancer Research.
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«Prostate cancer can be effectively identified by analyzing the expression of candidate biomarkers in urine,» confirmed lead author Martin Smelik from Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, who spoke to Fox News Digital about the findings.
«This approach outperforms the current blood tests based on PSA, but at the same time keeps the advantage..

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How Well Will You Age? Check Your Grip Strength

During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym clothes.

“Several of my peers are having health issues,” he says. “I’ve been fortunate with all of that in recent years.” Purnell is enjoying unique health for his age, and research shows a clear relationship between what he’s exhibiting right now—impressive grip strength—and longevity. “It’s a strong marker of risk for future clinical outcomes, most notably premature death,” says Dr. Darryl Leong, a cardiologist at McMaster University in Canada.

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But that doesn’t necessarily mean you should become obsessed with pumping a squeeze ball daily. Despite Purnell’s display of hand strength on the trapeze, he’s never focused specifically on improving his grip. It’s always been a byproduct.

Here’s why grip is a key indicator of health—and how to keep it strong.

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Глава FDA поставил под сомнение использование вакцины против COVID: «Отсутствуют данные’

The FDA chief has called into question whether the agency will approve and authorize the COVID-19 vaccine for winter.
In August 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the updated mRNA COVID vaccine to protect against the current variants, and also approved an updated Novavax vaccine.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, however, has expressed doubts about whether that is necessary for the 2025-2026 season.
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«We're taking a look. I can't comment on any particular application. As you know, we have a bunch of applications for those booster shots,» Makary told CBS News on Tuesday, as the outlet reported.
«I think there's a void of data. And I think rather than allow that void to be filled with opinions, I'd like to see some good data,» he added.
Makary also mentioned a «public trust problem» surrounding COVID boosters, noting that many healthcare workers opted out of receiving them last season.
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COVID vaccine boosters called into question by FDA chief: ‘Void of data’

The FDA chief has called into question whether the agency will approve and authorize the COVID-19 vaccine for winter.
In August 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the updated mRNA COVID vaccine to protect against the current variants, and also approved an updated Novavax vaccine.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, however, has expressed doubts about whether that is necessary for the 2025-2026 season.
DEMENTIA RISK COULD DIP WITH COMMON VACCINE, STUDY SUGGESTS
«We're taking a look. I can't comment on any particular application. As you know, we have a bunch of applications for those booster shots,» Makary told CBS News on Tuesday, as the outlet reported.
«I think there's a void of data. And I think rather than allow that void to be filled with opinions, I'd like to see some good data,» he added.
Makary also mentioned a «public trust problem» surrounding COVID boosters, noting that many healthcare workers opted out of receiving them last season.
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What Happens If You Don’t Wash Your Face?

Have you ever been so exhausted you’ve skipped your skin-care routine and went straight to bed? Now imagine doing that every night. For most people, the idea might trigger fears of buildup, bacteria, oily skin, and breakouts.

But a backlash is brewing to 10-step skin-care rituals: doing absolutely nothing. No cleansers, no exfoliants, no moisturizers—no water, even. Known as the “caveman method,” the counterintuitive way of “taking care” of your skin by ignoring it is gaining traction on social media. One woman on TikTok recently went viral after saying she gave up washing her face in order to repair her skin barrier, even though the process has caused her skin to become flaky with dead skin cells.

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What actually happens when you stop washing your face? Is it even safe? We asked dermatologists.

Is the “caveman method” good for your skin?

The theory behind the method is that many skin-care products can strip the skin of its natural oils, disrupt it..

What Trump Has Done on Reproductive Health Care In His First 100 Days

This week marks 100 days since President Donald Trump took office for a second term. In that time, Trump has made several moves that affect abortion and reproductive health care access across the country.

Within his first month in office, Trump acted quickly on a number of issues related to reproductive health. He pardoned several anti-abortion protesters convicted of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, a law intended to protect abortion clinics and patients by barring people from physically blocking or threatening patients. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said it would be curtailing prosecutions against people accused of violating the FACE Act. The Department of Defense rescinded a Biden-era policy that helped facilitate travel for active service members and their families to obtain certain reproductive health care services, including abortion. Internationally, the Trump Administration’s freeze on foreign aid halted reproductive health care services f..

Sitting still for this amount of time is related to high risk of neck pain, study says

We've all heard the adage «sitting is the new smoking» — but new research shows that being still for too long can have effects that go beyond the lungs and heart.
Just six hours of sedentary behavior is associated with an increased risk of neck pain, according to a new study published in BMC Public Health.
Researchers in Beijing, China, examined 25 cohort and case-control studies on neck pain and sedentary behavior among more than 43,000 participants.
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The analysis revealed a «significant relationship» between the two factors.
The risk was found to be greater among females than males — and more among employees, such as office workers, than among students.
Screen-based sedentary behaviors, like mobile phone and computer use, led to the greatest risk of neck pain. Watching TV did not pose a significant risk, according to the study.
Just over one hour of screen-based sedentary behavior increased neck pain ..