Study Suggests One Common Amino Acid May Affect How Long Men Live

A large new study suggests that higher levels of a common amino acid called tyrosine may be linked to a shorter lifespan in men.

The research, published recently in the journal Aging-US, examined whether blood levels of two amino acids, phenylalanine and tyrosine, were connected to how long people live.

Amino acids are build...

Walmart Great Value Cottage Cheese Recalled Over Pasteurization Issue

Some Great Value cottage cheese products sold at Walmart are being recalled because they may not have been fully pasteurized, Saputo Cheese USA said.

The recall affects select cottage cheese products made between Feb. 17 and 20, and sold in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho...

Chris Bosh Says He’s 'Lucky To Be Alive' After Sudden Health Scare

A routine evening took a terrifying turn for Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh when he suddenly collapsed with no warning, he told fans this week.

The 41-year-old former NBA star shared details of the incident in a post on Instagram Wednesday.

Bosh said he was getting ready to go out with his wife when "the next thing you know," he...

Crash Course Might Speed Brain Stimulation Treatment For Depression, Study Suggests

A brain stimulation therapy for depression can show results in as little as a workweek, a new study says.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) typically requires daily clinic visits over six to eight weeks, a rather rigorous schedule for people grappling with depression.

But patients can see benefits in as little as five days if t...

Wildfire Smoke Linked To Increase In Violent Assaults

It’s a fact that people become “crazy from the heat,” but a new study suggests that “crazy from the smoke” might also be a phenomenon.

Skies choked with smoke from wildfires are linked to an increase in violent assaults, a new study has found.

Assaults increased by nearly 4% in Seattle on smoke-filled da...

Why Turning 19 Spikes Medicaid Loss for Millions

For most teens, turning 19 is a milestone of early adulthood. But for those relying on Medicaid, it often triggers a birthday cliff where health insurance simply vanishes.

A new study from the University of Chicago highlights a systemic issue: The moment a person is no longer classified as a child by the government, their risk of becoming ...