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10,000 Steps a Day? New Study Shows Walking Just 4,000 Steps a Day Can Reduce Risk of Dying Prematurely

Walking 4,000 Steps a Day Can Reduce Risk of DyingPhotographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman - Getty Images10,000 steps a day. That’s the magic number, right? The total amount of steps we…

06/05/2026

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Could Weight-Loss Drugs Curb Addiction? Your Health, Quickly, Episode 12

Tanya Lewis: Hi, this is Your Health, Quickly, a Scientific American podcast series! Josh Fischman: We highlight the latest vital health news: discoveries that affect your body and your mind. …

02/05/2026

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Heat kills in 3 main ways. Know the signs to protect yourself : Shots

Heat can be deadly, as this sign in Death Valley National Park warns. Some of the hottest temperatures in the world have been recorded here. But it doesn't need to…

01/04/2026

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2023 MLB trade deadline tracker: Rumors, news, latest updates

The 2023 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, with contending teams deciding what they need to add before 6 pm ET on Aug. 1 arrives.Could Shohei Ohtani be…

19/03/2026

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Prime Energy drinks pulled from Canadian shelves — but how did they even get here?

The recall of a highly caffeinated energy drink is raising questions about how the cans of Prime Energy that violated Canada's health regulations got onto store shelves in the first…

03/03/2026

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Cancer-stricken British tech boss died aged 43 just months after he set up children’s charity

The millionaire British tech tycoon behind Nutmeg who set up a children's charity has sadly died aged 43 following his battle with terminal bone cancer, it emerged today.Nick Hungerford had…

26/02/2026

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Good news for snack lovers… crisps may be about to get healthier!

There is good news for snack-lovers: Crisps could be about to get healthier.Crisps contain acrylamide, which is a chemical substance formed when starchy foods, such as potatoes and bread, are…

24/01/2026

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Sweeteners may damage DNA and increase cancer risk

A new study finds that a common artificial sweetener can damage your DNA.The zero-calorie sweetener in question is sucralose, sold under the brand name Splenda. It is about 600 times…

11/01/2026

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Taurine may help slow the aging process, new animal study shows

Share on PinterestTaurine is a compound found in dairy products as well as some energy drinks. Kevin Day/Getty ImagesTaurine is a compound found in humans as well as dairy products…

08/01/2026

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Saskatoon tech firm’s app could help millions access health care in Nigeria

The government of Africa's most populous country has enlisted the help of a Saskatoon tech firm to deliver remote health care to millions of people. Saskatoon's Ethnomet has partnered with…

12/12/2025