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Listeria outbreak that hospitalized 10 linked to California company's ready-to-eat products
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A likely source of contamination has been identified in an ongoing Listeria outbreak affecting California and Nevada.

Best running headphones 2025: Unleash the power of music
By Harry Bullmore last updated
BUYING GUIDE Unleash the music — these top wireless and compact options will help you step up your workouts.

People on Ozempic start disliking meat and fried foods. We're starting to learn why.
By Lori Youmshajekian published
Some users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have been reporting strange changes in food preferences, such as a new dislike for meats or fried foods, and scientists are beginning to figure out why

Whooping cough is surging. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
By Annette Regan published
Rates of the bacterial infection have gone up by 500% since last year, with babies and young children most at risk.

Peloton exercise bikes are the best we've ever tested and there is up to $700 discounts in these brilliant Peloton Bike deals
By Paul Brett published
Deals We love the Peloton Bike range, it's nothing short of excellent. So if you're feeling inspired by the Giro d'Italia, Peloton's genuinely game-changing app can motivate you to channel your inner Tadej Pogačar in a safe and controlled way.

Solution to 'cocktail party problem' could help people with hearing loss
By Lauren Schneider published
Researchers drew inspiration from the auditory system to design a solution for the "cocktail party problem."

AI model predicts 'biological age' from selfie — and could help doctors personalize cancer treatments
By Skyler Ware published
A new AI model can deduce a person's biological age using a selfie. Could it be used to guide cancer treatment decisions?

Mother's Day smartwatch deal: This Samsung is at its lowest-ever price
By Anna Gora published
Deals The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is now 33% off at Amazon and Best Buy, and the cheapest it has ever been.

Heat waves may accelerate the aging process
By Sanket Jain, Yale Climate Connections published
Recent studies have found that prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures can be harmful to health – and might even influence aging.

Rare genetic mutation lets some people thrive on just 4 hours of shut-eye
By Patrick Pester published
A newly identified mutation helps super-sleepers get by on just four to six hours of shut-eye per night, while the rest of us need around eight hours. Researchers described the SIK3-N783Y mutation in a new study after testing it on sleep-deprived inbred mice.
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