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'Aging clocks' can predict your risk of disease and early death. Here's what to know.
"Biological aging tests," also called aging clocks, can predict your risk of age-related disease, disability, early mortality and more — but are they ready for prime time?
Formaldehyde-free hair-straightening products may still threaten health, concerning study finds
Formaldehyde-free hair-straightening products have been marketed as a safer option, but they may pose a risk to kidney health, a case series suggests.
Garmin Forerunner 970 review — A serious smartwatch for running pros
Reviews More affordable than a Fenix 8 and brighter too: What’s not to like? This is a top running and triathlon watch.
Best fitness trackers 2025: From smart rings to multisport GPS watches
Buying Guide These are the best fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Amazfit Balance and Garmin Fenix 8 to Whoop MG.
Gum disease treatment slows the thickening of arteries, clinical trial shows
New trial results show that intense gum disease treatment reduces how much the carotid artery narrows in otherwise healthy individuals. This suggests oral health should be taken seriously as a contributing factor in cardiovascular disease.
Early test of new laser-free eye treatment shows promise
In lab experiments, scientists are testing a new way to reshape the cornea and correct impaired vision, but the research faces many hurdles before it could be approved for use in humans.
Rare condition made a woman see people as dragons
A woman sought treatment for hallucinations she'd been experiencing since childhood, in which people's faces would morph into having dragon-like features.
US reports its first New World parasitic screwworm infection in decades
A person in Maryland has been diagnosed with an infection of the flesh-eating New World screwworm. It's the first case in the U.S. in decades.
