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New research shows that strength training during midlife is linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes later on. Even more encouraging? You don’t need extreme workouts! Regular resistance exercises (like weights or bodyweight training) can help improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control. Adding simple strength training into your weekly routine could be a practical, preventative step for long-term health.

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Middle-aged women have the highest levels of problematic alcohol use, a new national survey shows, yet they may be the least aware that drinking can increase their own breast cancer risk. In fact, even moderate drinking can raise breast cancer risk. Unfortunately, awareness of this connection remains low in the U.S. "Research consistently shows that breast cancer risk increases as alcohol consumption increases, meaning there does not appear to be a completely 'safe' level of alcohol use when it comes to cancer risk," said Dipali Rinker, research assistant professor at the University of Houston.

Middle-aged women drink more, know less about breast cancer risk Key Takeaways Middle-aged women report the highest levels of problematic alcohol useAwareness of alcohol's link to breast cancer is lowest among middle-aged womenResearchers say prevention efforts should include alcohol education MONDAY, June 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged women have the ...

Big news for sun protection in the U.S.! For the first time in years, the FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient called bemotrizinol. This ingredient has already been used safely in Europe and Asia and is known for providing strong, broad-spectrum protection against both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays. Americans may soon see more effective and longer-lasting sunscreen options on store shelves soon!

FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Filter in Decades Bemotrizinol may give adults 50-plus more daily SPF options, but dermatologists say broad-spectrum SPF 30 and regular reapplication still matter.

Important development in autoimmune disease research: a recent clinical trial published in Nature Medicine explored a better way to prevent rheumatoid arthritis in patients with an early warning condition called palindromic rheumatism. This is a condition where people experience sudden, short-lived joint inflammation attacks that can resolve on their own. Unfortunately, about 50% of patients eventually develop rheumatoid arthritis. In the study of 70 patients across 14 hospitals in Spain, standard treatment (hydroxychloroquine) was compared to usage of abatacept, an immune-modulating therapy. Abatacept was significantly more effective at preventing progression to RA.

Drug reduces the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, clinical trial finds A clinical trial led by researchers from Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, the August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS) and the Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC) compared the effectiveness of abatacept and hydroxychloroquine in preventing the development of rheu...

Researchers at MIT have developed a tiny ingestible sensor that can continuously measure core body temperature, from inside the body. The small, swallowable device (about the size of a tiny blueberry) can travel through the GI tract and send real-time, continuous temperature data. This new device was designed to help detect issues such as infections earlier, especially in vulnerable patients, when timing really matters most.

MIT Researchers Create Miniature Ingestible Sensor for Internal Body In the realm of medical diagnostics, accurately measuring the human body’s core temperature remains a critical yet challenging task. Traditional thermometers, utilizing oral or forehead readings, o

A recent pilot study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders explored a new approach to treating depression: psilocybin combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring compound found in certain mushrooms that can alter perception and mood. In clinical settings, it is carefully administered under supervision as part of structured therapy. In the study of 16 people with moderate-to-severe depression, over 50% achieved remission over the four-month program of the dual approaches. No serious side effects were reported either.

Psychedelic therapy standardized for clinical depression shows massive promise in pilot trial Researchers have found preliminary evidence that combining the hallucinogenic compound psilocybin with cognitive behavioral therapy offers safe and effective relief for major depressive disorder. The targeted treatment program allowed most participants to experience notably reduced depressive sympto...

Sleep continues to emerge as a critical driver of long-term health outcomes. A recent study found that both too little and too much sleep may be linked to accelerated biological aging as measured through changes in biomarkers such as DNA. Participants sleeping significantly less than ~7 hours or more than ~9 hours per night showed signs of faster biological aging compared to those with more moderate sleep durations. The takeaway: health risks may exist at both extremes, reinforcing the importance of balanced, consistent sleep as part of personal care strategies.

Study Links Too Little Sleep—and Too Much—With Faster Aging New research identifies a sleep sweet spot associated with slower aging on the cellular level.

If you’ve got summer travel plans, this is worth a quick read. Extreme heat is becoming a real health concern for travelers, especially in popular destinations. Things like dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even poor sleep from hot nights can sneak up faster than you think. Simple tips like drinking more water, avoiding peak heat hours, and taking breaks indoors can really help. Read on to learn more about how to travel safely this summer.

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat Make sure to take precautions when traveling during extreme summer heat. Sizzling temperatures can cause heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke.

Emerging research is shedding light on how paternal health influences long-term child outcomes. A recent study suggests that men with higher body fat levels may have changes in s***m linked to metabolism and appetite regulation. These factors appear to possibly increase a child’s risk of obesity later in life. Researchers point to epigenetic changes in s***m (modifications that affect how genes are expressed) as a possible mechanism, reinforcing that preconception health matters for both parents, not just mothers.

Dad bod hides a s***m health risk. Fathers can raise children’s obesity risk, study finds A new study in Current Obesity Reports says fathers’ weight can affect children’s health. ‘Fathers have historically been overlooked,’ said University of California, Irvine researcher Matthew Landry.

A new experimental once-daily pill for pancreatic cancer is showing remarkable promise. In a clinical trial of 500 people, the therapy nearly doubled survival compared to standard chemotherapy in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. Even more encouraging, many patients also experienced less pain and improved quality of life, with some able to return to everyday activities. The drug is still under study, but this research is being called a major step forward for one of the most difficult-to-treat cancers.

Revolution's pancreatic cancer drug doubles survival, boosts quality of life By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO, May 31 (Reuters) - Revolution Medicine's experimental pancreatic cancer pill doubled survival compared with chemotherapy and improved symptoms enough that some patients could resume activities they had previously abandoned, setting a new benchmark for this deadly cancer...