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Heart-healthy behaviors may help reverse rapid cell …

NEW YORK, May 29 (UPI) -- Heart-healthy actions could counteract a genetic predisposition to swift aging of the body's cells, a new study suggests. The study was published Wednesday in …

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Shingles vaccine might lower risk of dementia

Six years after vaccination, folks who received the Shingrix vaccine had "17% more time lived diagnosis-free, which translates into 164 additional days lived without a diagnosis of …

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Coffee a 'miracle' drink with many health benefits, experts …

The health benefits of coffee far outweigh the potential risks, as it can help reduce a person's risk for certain types of cancers, as well as Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease and …

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Some Abbott blood sugar monitors may give incorrect …

Abbott has warned diabetes patients that some of its continuous blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced because of inaccurate readings. "Abbott has …

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Study: Brain and gut hold clues to resilient people

For the study, Gupta's team surveyed 116 people about their resiliency and divided them into two groups -- one ranked high in resilience, the other ranked low.

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CDC warns of increased dengue fever risk in U.S. as …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory Tuesday, warning of increased dengue fever risk in the United States as cases of the mosquito-borne …

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Healthy lifestyle could counteract effects of life …

NEW YORK, April 29 (UPI) --A healthy lifestyle could counteract the effects of life-shortening genes by more than 60%, a new analysis of several large long-term studies suggests.The …

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Study: Tough workouts safe for people with Long QT …

People with the heart condition Long QT syndrome (LQTS) can safely engage in vigorous exercise without any added risk for sudden death or cardiac arrest, a new study finds.

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Odds of accidental gun death much higher in certain states

Nationwide, more than 12,300 people died in gun accidents between 2001 and 2021, Schwebel found in his analysis of firearms deaths data maintained by the U.S. Centers for …

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Texas' abortion ban tied to more infant deaths, study indicates

Following state legislation passed in 2021 that essentially banned abortion in Texas, the rate of infant deaths rose by almost 13%, compared to a much smaller 1.8% rise …

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Florida reports two cases of mosquito-borne dengue fever

July 1 (UPI) --The Florida Department of Health has issued an alert for the Florida Keys after two people were bitten by infected mosquitoes and diagnosed with dengue fever.Monday's alert …

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Athletes can expect high ozone, pollen levels at Paris Olympics

For the study, researchers analyzed air pollution readings from Paris and its suburbs taken between 2020 and 2023, as well as pollen counts gathered between 2015 and 2022.

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The mass suicide of four young people is the

BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- The mass suicide of four young people is the latest in an epidemic of teen suicides in a suburban county and counselors urged troubled youths to seek …

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Aubrey Plaza: Stroke at 20 changed my approach to life

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Aubrey Plaza is opening up about the debilitating stroke she had at age 20. The 32-year-old actress reflected on the experience in an interview with the …

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Alcohol death at frat party

James Callahan, 18, of North Bergen, was pronounced dead Friday morning at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he had been taken …

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Boar's Head recalls products due to possibility of listeria

Other affected products include Boar's Head Italian Cappy Style Ham, Extra Hot Italian Cappy Style Ham, Bologna, Beef Salami, Steakhouse Roasted Bacon Heat & Eat, …

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The state's senior legislator today was sentenced to seven

NEWARK, N.J. -- The state's senior legislator today was sentenced to seven years in prison for bribery and racketeering. The sentencing of State Sen. William V. Musto …

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Strike called at N.J. grocery stores

TOTOWA, N.J. -- Talks on a new contract for 26,000 supermarket workers at 312 supermarkets in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania collapsed early Friday. Within an …

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College Football Recruiting

The Top 100 college football prospects in the United States, selected for United Press International by the National High School Football Recruiting Service in Houston. …

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Duro-Test Corp., a light bulb maker, announced Thursday that.

Duro-Test President Kevin Shanley said that the deal being considered would extend TCA's tender offer 10 days and raise the price to $14.75 per share plus allow Duro …

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