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A series of recent studies have unveiled a striking connection: living in areas with frequent extreme heat may actually accelerate biological aging at the cellular and molecular level. What Did the Research Reveal? 👵 Aging Faster on the Inside: The Science Advances Study In a nationally representative U.S. study involving over 3,600 adults aged 56+, researchers used epigenetic clocks -...[ Read More... ]

The U.S. is currently enduring its worst measles outbreak since 1992, with 1,288 confirmed cases reported across 38–39 states as of July 2025 (The Guardian). Three deaths - all among unvaccinated individuals - have been recorded, including two children in Texas and an adult in New Mexico. Why Now? Dropping vaccination rates. MMR coverage among kindergarteners declined from ~95% before the...[ Read More... ]

It's recommended to go gluten-free if you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, as strong evidence links gluten to digestive problems in these specific cases.  But Consumer Reports says avoiding gluten is not a good idea for those who are not allergic to gluten, and can do more harm than good:"Less than 7 percent of Americans have celiac disease or another condition that causes gluten...[ Read More... ]

San Jose High School wrestler Blake Flovin says he contracted herpes gladiatorum, caused by the herpes virus, during a match.  He wants this weekend's state tournament postponed until after an incubation period is over to protect other students, as he may have exposed students during practice."Either they need to be stopped from wrestling or the state tournament needs to be postponed. Just...[ Read More... ]