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From Amazon forest protections to personalized cancer breakthroughs, this week delivered major progress for people and the planet. Cities embraced car-free streets while families gained access to affordable green home energy.
Millions of people living with painful joint stiffness just gained an encouraging new ally in their journey toward comfort. The FDA has officially approved ILUMYA to treat active psoriatic arthritis, expanding care options nationwide.
More than half of younger adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes achieved complete remission in just six months. A new clinical trial shows that pairing targeted nutrition with structured exercise can effectively halt the disease.
Holding a simple wall squat for just a few minutes might be one of the easiest ways to improve your heart health. New research shows that even doing this exercise once a week can help maintain lower blood pressure.
Scientists just discovered that tiny bursts of everyday movement—like fidgeting, carrying groceries, or doing dishes—can protect your heart in just four minutes a day. No gym required.
Canadians with pulmonary fibrosis finally have a new treatment option after waiting more than ten years. The oral medication slows lung decline and offers hope to thousands living with scarring in their lungs.
Magic Mike star Joe Manganiello spent a decade hiding a life-threatening autoimmune disease from the world. Now he's opening up about living authentically after years of pretending everything was fine.
New research shows that just 10 minutes of moderate exercise each day could help you sleep more soundly. College students who moved regularly spent more time in the deepest, most restorative stages of sleep.
Researchers have finally uncovered why microplastics trigger inflammation and disease in our bodies. The discovery could lead to better ways to protect our health from plastic pollution.
Bryan Krahn is 53, weighs 210 pounds, and stays jacked by training smarter instead of harder. His approach proves that building muscle after 50 is absolutely possible when you make the right adjustments.
A pink carpet lined with cheering high school cheerleaders welcomed 500 breast cancer survivors to Ohio's 32nd annual Pink Ribbon Tea. The event has grown from 100 attendees to a 500-person celebration of hope and survival.
More than 10,000 runners sold out the Staten Island Half Marathon, including an 80-year-old woman running her first marathon and an EMT honoring her cousin's legacy. The race showcased how running brings together generations and transforms personal struggles into powerful purpose.