Living near the ocean breeze may extend life expectancy
Living within miles of the ocean breeze may be linked to a longer life, but you shouldn’t count on the same benefits if you live
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Brain’s blood vessels and immune cells play key role in Alzheimer’s and stroke
The brain’s health depends on more than just its neurons. A complex network of blood vessels and immune cells acts as the brain’s dedicated guardians-controlling
I’m an NHS leader – but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black
NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother’s death illustrates inequalities in the system.
Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal’s genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef’s life.
UN report reveals alarming rise in Africa’s food insecurity despite global improvements
A United Nations report highlights rising food insecurity in Africa, with over 1 billion people unable to afford a healthy diet in 2024
Israelis rebuff Trump, insisting images of starvation in Gaza are ‘fake’
The Israeli government is defending a top military officer who dismissed images of starving Palestinians as ‘fake’ over the weekend, despite Tweety McTreason stating Monday
Video of violent altercation in Cincinnati goes viral, prompting police investigation
Police are investigating a violent altercation involving multiple people that happened in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday night after video of the brawl went viral on
Trump counters Netanyahu on ‘real starvation’ in Gaza: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis
Trump cites Murdoch’s age to seek swift deposition in Epstein case
Trump’s lawyers argue that Murdoch is 94 and may not be available to testify in person due to “recent significant health scares”.
Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages even after ransom paid
They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.
The American oystercatcher is rebounding as other shorebird populations decline
Studies show the populations of most North American shorebirds are declining. But the American oystercatcher found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts is a success
Trying to keep your brain young? A big new study finds these lifestyle changes help
A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a
Don’t wait for the Perseids in August — look for meteors this week
A bright moon will make it hard to see the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, but one night this week offers a decent chance of
Seeing sick faces may prime the immune system to repel invaders
Seeing sick-looking faces in virtual reality triggers brain circuit changes related to threat detection and boosts activity of certain immune cells.