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A TikTok trend could pose a potential hazard to children. “Glass fruit,” otherwise known as Tanghulu — which involves hardening sugar over various fruits to give it a crunchy topping — has become a growing food trend on social media. Making Tanghulu requires microwaving a sugar and water mixture at 30-second intervals for about five minutes until it’s boiling, according …

Boosting a specific protein in the brain could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. The longstanding theory is that Alzheimer’s occurs when a protein called amyloid-beta 42 (Aβ42) transforms into plaques that build up in the brain, causing damage to neural cells and leading to cognitive decline. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati have …

A growing number of U.S. adults are hesitant to get recommended vaccines this fall, a new survey found. The poll, which included 1,006 people, found that only 43% of respondents have gotten or plan to get the COVID vaccine. Only a slight majority (56%) of adults said they have gotten or plan to get the flu shot this fall. COVID …

There’s a reason quotes and inspirational sayings from people of all walks of life (and many periods of history) have staying power. Words of wisdom and reflection can offer solace, comfort and inspiration when times are hard. They can do this at any time, really. 10 HEALTHY HABITS TO PRACTICE EVERY DAY THAT TAKE LESS THAN 10 MINUTES EACH Here, …

Sitting for prolonged periods is known to raise the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity — but it can also contribute to “dead butt syndrome,” according to health experts who specialize in musculoskeletal injuries. The condition, otherwise known as gluteal amnesia, involves numbness or pain in the buttocks, or pain in the upper thigh and hip, after …

Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen’s wife and a member of the E Street Band, recently shared that she was diagnosed in 2018 with a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma. She revealed her illness in the documentary “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band,” which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 8. The production gives a …

Aging may not be quite as gradual as it seems. A new study from Stanford University in California has revealed that there are two periods when aging seems to accelerate. These two spurts tend to occur around age 44 and again at age 60, the study found. 11 TIPS FOR ADULTS AGE 65 AND OVER TO ‘LIVE WELL’ OVER TIME, …

Hair loss can be a frustrating byproduct of aging. About 70% of men will lose hair as they age, while half will experience hair loss by age 50, according to Cleveland Clinic. Approximately 80% of cases of male pattern baldness are due to genetic factors, studies have shown. Among women, up to 40% will have noticeable hair loss by age …

Overuse of smartphones can have a variety of side effects — but is brain cancer one of them? “Cell phones are ubiquitous, and concern about the radiation they emit can cause fear of brain tumor formation,” said Dr. Paul Saphier, M.D., a neurosurgeon and founder of Coaxial Neurosurgical Specialists in New Jersey. Saphier addressed these concerns in a conversation with …

A good night’s sleep has many proven benefits — potentially including a healthier future for kids. New research from Penn State University analyzed how childhood sleep patterns could be linked to future substance use. Researchers at the university found that adolescents who went to bed later and slept fewer hours during their childhood were more likely to have consumed alcohol …