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The Longevity Drug Thousands Are Taking Off-Label: What Science Really Says About Rapamycin

Low-dose rapamycin has extended lifespan in mice more consistently than any other compound. The first major human trial completed in 2025. Here is an honest, evidence-based account of what we know — and the significant gap that still exists.

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Can Removing "Zombie Cells" Slow Aging? Human Clinical Trials Are Starting to Deliver Answers

Senolytics — drugs that selectively eliminate senescent cells — have moved from mouse experiments to human clinical trials across kidney disease, Alzheimer's, and frailty. Here is an honest account of what 80-plus trials are finding.

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The First Human Trial to Reverse Aging Just Got FDA Clearance: What Epigenetic Reprogramming Actually Is

Harvard geneticist David Sinclair's Life Biosciences received FDA approval in January 2026 to begin the world's first human trial of partial epigenetic reprogramming — a technology that has already reversed aging in mouse and primate eyes. Here is what the science actually shows, and what it does not yet prove.

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Mitch McConnell Breaks the Long Silence, Sharing That He's 'Regaining His Strength'

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he is "regaining strength every day" after a fall and hospitalization for mild pneumonia. The 84-year-old thanked supporters and said he plans to continue recovering before returning to the Senate.

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Can Elite Athletes Compete With Type 1 Diabetes? Alexander Zverev's Wimbledon Moment Shows What's Possible

Alexander Zverev's insulin injection during the Wimbledon final highlighted how elite athletes can successfully compete with Type 1 diabetes using careful glucose monitoring, insulin therapy and modern diabetes technology.

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Researchers Found That a Second Pregnancy Rewires the Brain in a Completely Different Way Than the First One Does

Amsterdam UMC study in Nature Communications finds a second pregnancy triggers a different pattern of brain rewiring than a first pregnancy. Implications for postpartum depression.

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A Breast Cancer Drug Decision Due July 17 Could Open a New Treatment Path for 37,000 Women a Year Who Have No Good Options Now

FDA decides on gedatolisib July 17, 2026, for HR+/HER2-/PIK3CA wild-type advanced breast cancer. A Phase 3 trial showed 76% risk reduction in progression. 37,000 patients per year.

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The Myth That Baby Rattlesnakes Are More Dangerous Than Adults Has Been Formally Debunked

A new Loma Linda University study debunks the baby rattlesnake danger myth — adults inject far more venom and cause worse bites. Here is what to know if you encounter either one.

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H5N1 Bird Flu Returned to Utah Commercial Egg Operations Last Week, Wiping Out 1.2 Million Hens

H5N1 bird flu wiped out 1.2 million laying hens in Cache County, Utah on July 6, the first commercial poultry detection in over a month. Eggs from the flock will not enter the food supply.

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More Than Half of New York City's Free-Roaming Cats Carry Parasites That Can Spread to People, Study Finds

A new PLOS One study found 57.5% of NYC's free-roaming cats carry zoonotic parasites, including Toxocara and Toxoplasma. Here is what parents, cat owners, and pregnant residents need to know.

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McGregor Done for Good? Former UFC Champion Quickly Suffers Serious Knee Injury in Latest Bout

Conor McGregor's UFC comeback ended just over a minute into the first round after he suffered a serious knee injury against Max Holloway. The unexpected setback has renewed concerns about knee injuries in combat sports and whether the former champion can return to competition.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham's Preliminary Cause of Death Highlights a Silent Heart Condition That Can Turn Deadly in Minutes

Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a preliminary medical examination identified an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease as the cause of death. His sudden passing has drawn attention to a rare but life-threatening cardiovascular emergency that requires immediate medical treatment.

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Broadway Star and Theater Professor Josh Grisetti Dies at 44 After a Personal Struggle

Broadway actor, director, author and theater professor Josh Grisetti has died at 44. Best known for his stage work, a role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and leading Cal State Fullerton's BFA Musical Theatre program, Grisetti left a lasting impact on theater and arts education.

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Scientists Discovered How Babies Develop Sharp Central Vision Before Birth, and Vitamin A Plays a Bigger Role Than Anyone Knew

Johns Hopkins researchers found blue cone cells transform into red and green cones via Vitamin A and thyroid hormones during fetal development, overturning how scientists understood sharp vision.

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Some Family Caregivers Could Lose Up to $20 an Hour Under Medicaid Payment Changes

Family caregivers in MD, IN, CO, ID, and MO face Medicaid pay cuts of up to $20/hr in 2026. Maryland delayed July cuts to October. Federal Medicaid reductions are the driver.

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Tick Bite ER Visits Are Up 25% as CDC Warns Lyme Disease Season Is Intensifying

CDC data show tick bite ER visits jumped more than 25% in April 2026 vs. April 2025. Northeast hardest hit. Lyme season peak is July through September — what to know now.

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CDC Says West Nile Virus Is Off to Its Earliest Start Since 2004 as Peak Season Approaches

CDC confirms 48 West Nile cases by June 30, 2026 — nearly 5x the historical average. Maricopa County leads with 29 cases and 5 deaths. Peak season is still ahead.

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CDC Confirms 843 Cyclospora Cases Across 31 States as Michigan Outbreak Surpasses 1,500 Reports

CDC confirms 843 Cyclospora cases in 31 states as of July 9, 2026, with Michigan reporting 1,562 alone. No food source identified. Summer season continues.

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New Study Finds Intermittent Fasting Produces Similar Weight Loss to Calorie Counting

An Adelaide University study found intermittent fasting produces similar weight loss to calorie counting, but with less psychological burden — key for those who struggle to adhere to diets.

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Michigan Officials Released Specific Produce Washing Instructions During the Cyclospora Outbreak

Michigan health officials released produce-specific Cyclospora washing instructions as cases hit 1,562. Here is exactly what to do for lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and more.

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Ebola Fight Disrupted as Congo Response Workers Strike Over Unpaid Wages

Ebola frontline workers in Congo's hardest-hit zones are on strike over unpaid wages since May, as the outbreak hits 1,759 cases and 600+ deaths. Here is what it means for containment.

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A UCLA study in iScience found creatine may fuel dendritic immune cells that activate cancer-fighting T cells, slowing tumor growth in mice and boosting human immune cells in lab tests.

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Scientists Cracked the Bacterial Code Behind Powerful Anti-Cancer Drugs, and It Could Help Build Better Ones

Researchers decoded how bacteria naturally produce multiple anti-cancer drug variants, a Nature Communications finding that could accelerate development of improved cancer therapies.

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Planned Parenthood Regained Medicaid Funding After a One-Year Defunding Period Expired

Planned Parenthood regained Medicaid funding on July 4, 2026 after a one-year defunding provision expired. Twenty clinics closed during the gap. Here is what patients need to know.

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Michigan's Cyclospora Outbreak Jumped Again Overnight, Now at 1,562 Cases Across 43 Counties

Michigan's Cyclospora outbreak hit 1,562 cases in 43 counties on July 10. The U.S. total is nearing 3,000 across 31 states. No food source has been identified. Here is the latest.

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