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Val Kilmer’s death on Tuesday has sparked reminders of the risks of pneumonia.The actor, best known for his role as Iceman in "Top Gun" — along with "Batman Forever," "The Doors" and many other movies — was 65 when he succumbed to the respiratory infection in Los Angeles, The Associated Press reported.Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes, confirmed the cause of death, noting that the actor had previously recovered from throat cancer after […]

More than 200 cruise ship passengers were infected with norovirus on a transatlantic voyage that is currently still at sea.The illnesses occurred on the Cunard cruise line ship Queen Mary 2, which departed Southampton in the U.K. on March 8.The ship traveled to New York and to several islands in the Eastern Caribbean, according to Cunard’s website.19 MILLION AMERICANS TO TAKE CRUISES IN 2025, AAA PROJECTSOut of the total 2,538 […]

Former "MythBusters" star Adam Savage is exploring the science of longevity, asking how lifestyle choices, stress and even sleep affect how long we live.Savage, now a YouTube creator and head of the channel Tested, has partnered with health technology company Medtronic to engage in discussions about longevity. While not a researcher himself, he has taken a deep dive into scientific insights from experts and reflected on his own experiences."Longevity has […]

Sleep is of great importance to overall health, but many people struggle to get quality slumber.In an annual survey by U.S. News, which was released in March, thousands of Americans weighed in on their sleep habits.While the National Institutes of Health recommends seven to nine hours of sleep every night, 58% of people reported sleeping six to seven hours a night.HEAT EXPOSURE LINKED TO BETTER SLEEP, EXPERTS SAY – HERE'S […]

Semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have exploded in popularity in recent years due to their effectiveness in diabetes control and weight loss. Research has revealed additional benefits beyond those primary uses — but some negative side effects have also emerged.While gastrointestinal issues are the most common side effects, a recent study by the University of British Columbia linked GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists — the class of drugs that includes semaglutides […]

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Experts are speaking out about the potential dangers attached to carbon monoxide, as authorities continue to probe the death of teen Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner.While the cause of Miller Gardner's death remains unconfirmed, Costa Rican Judicial Investigative Agency (OIJ) General Director Randall Zúñiga told reporters at a press conference on Monday that high levels of carbon monoxide contamination were found in the Gardner family's hotel […]

Previous research has shown that vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) — and a new study suggests that supplementing it in high doses could help reduce symptoms.The study included 303 adults in France who had experienced clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) — which is a single, initial period of neurological symptoms that could lead to MS — within the last 90 days.One group of participants took […]

Getting into the groove of living a healthy lifestyle — from making sure to engage in consistent exercise plus eating a balanced diet — can sometimes feel like a heavy lift.Dr. John Whyte, WebMD chief medical officer, recently spoke with Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview in New York about the power of proper nutrition for healthy living. (See the video at the top of this article.)"Food really is […]