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A groundbreaking WHO study reveals that nearly 4 in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by addressing just three major risk factors. The research offers hope that 7.1 million annual cancer diagnoses are avoidable through changes people can control.
New research shows three straightforward shifts in daily habits could extend your life by almost 10 years. The findings offer hope that major health improvements don't require drastic overhauls.
Indigenous knowledge-holders in New Zealand partnered with scientists to track dramatic shifts in forest fruiting patterns over 75 years, revealing how climate change ripples through entire ecosystems. Their work shows how traditional ecological wisdom can illuminate environmental changes that conventional science might miss.
Healthcare workers treating patients with lifestyle medicine report feeling less burned out and more fulfilled at work. A new study shows that helping patients improve their health through diet, exercise, and stress management is restoring joy to medical practice.
Scientists discovered that menopause reshapes your brain in measurable ways, but the good news is you can actively support your cognitive health through simple lifestyle changes. New research offers hope and concrete solutions for millions of women navigating this life stage.
For the first time ever, nearly a third of Oscar-nominated films acknowledge climate change in their stories. Five films passed the "Climate Bechdel Test" by showing climate impacts and having characters recognize them.
A Harvard study of 300,000 people found night owls face higher heart risks, but the news is surprisingly hopeful. Researchers say the problem isn't being a night owl itself but manageable lifestyle factors anyone can fix.
Electric vehicle batteries have improved so dramatically in recent years that they'll easily withstand the extra heat from climate change. The newest batteries lose just 10% of their lifespan in a warmer world, compared to 30% for older models.
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Researchers studying 17th-century whaler graves in the Arctic made a surprising discovery that's spurring urgent action to preserve history. Their work reveals how climate change is threatening to erase centuries of cultural heritage before it can be documented.
A kindergartner's dream came true, and now Jessica Fujii studies how California's 3,000 sea otters are keeping coastal ecosystems healthy enough to withstand climate change. By munching through a quarter of their body weight daily in sea urchins and crabs, these furry predators are preserving kelp forests that protect shorelines from warming oceans and stronger storms.
Scientists discovered that many plants carry extra sets of chromosomes, a genetic quirk that could help them adapt to climate change and other environmental disasters. This natural superpower gives plants flexibility that humans don't have.
South Korean actor Ahn Chang-hyun is trading the spotlight for a fire helmet, announcing his retirement from acting to pursue his dream of saving lives. The 31-year-old says his reason is simple: "I want to save people."
Young activists in Bangladesh successfully pushed for democratic change, leading to new leadership possibilities after years of political stagnation. Their movement now positions them as key voices in shaping the country's next government.
New research reveals that men undergo profound biological transformations when they become fathers, including hormonal shifts and brain rewiring that mirror changes in mothers. The more involved a dad is with his baby, the deeper these changes become.
Gamblers at two Monarch casinos have donated over $1 million to nonprofits simply by giving away their leftover slot machine change. The program lets players round down their winnings at checkout kiosks, turning pocket change into massive community impact.
A growing movement of women are spending months preparing their bodies for pregnancy through lifestyle changes, nutrition, and wellness optimization. Inspired by social media and holistic health experts, they're treating preconception like training for a major life event.
A Seattle forestry company has found a new way to fight climate change by burying wildfire-killed trees underground and selling carbon credits for keeping carbon locked away. After struggling with tree-planting approaches, Mast Reforestation just completed its first successful biomass burial project in Montana.
Researchers discovered that colorism doesn't just hurt feelings—it actually changes how the body handles stress. A new study reveals that darker-skinned young adults who experience more discrimination show measurable changes in their stress hormones that can affect physical health.
At 14, Jess O'Halloran changed her last name to escape daily reminders of her parents' split. That single decision gave her back her sense of self and altered the course of her life.
The entrepreneur who built TaskRabbit into a gig economy giant discovered that pivoting isn't failure. After interviewing dozens of successful founders, she found the real secret to breaking barriers is knowing when to change direction.
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