How IHH Healthcare CEO Prem Kumar Nair is planning for a longer-lived Asia

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How IHH Healthcare CEO Prem Kumar Nair is planning for a longer-lived Asia

“There’s no point in living longer if you’re not healthy.”

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The Medicare GLP-1 discount is here, so why are some sick people excluded?

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The Medicare GLP-1 discount is here, so why are some sick people excluded?

In January, Jeff La Marca got a prescription for the popular weight loss drug Zepbound. But he couldn’t afford the $750 monthly price tag.

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Florida lost 450,000 ACA enrollees as Trump officials and analysts clash over why

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Florida lost 450,000 ACA enrollees as Trump officials and analysts clash over why

At 40%, Florida has the smallest proportion of its workforce receiving health insurance through their employer in the nation.

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Health Brief: Washington’s AI Biosecurity Gap

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Health Brief: Washington’s AI Biosecurity Gap

AI’s biological capabilities are advancing, but safeguards are needed to manage the risks

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Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration was her father who couldn't read or write: 'I saw how crippling that could be'

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Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration was her father who couldn't read or write: 'I saw how crippling that could be'

While it may not be adorned in rhinestones and diamonds, Dolly Parton’s name is now etched over the doors of the former East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, which earlier this year announced it would be named after the legendary country music star.

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AI won’t replace radiologists, but it will dramatically change their jobs

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AI won’t replace radiologists, but it will dramatically change their jobs

A pioneering AI scientist once predicted computers would replace human radiologists. They haven’t.

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Alcoholic lab mice are helping scientists unlock which part of the brain makes us want to drink

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Alcoholic lab mice are helping scientists unlock which part of the brain makes us want to drink

For some, abstaining from alcohol can subsequently increase compulsive drinking. Our research team found that, in abstaining mice, this urge to drink is preceded by changes in the activity of a particular brain region, pointing to potential new screening opportunities to identify and help those most vulnerable to relapse.

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An extra $100 per month for Obamacare is too much for nearly half a million Floridians

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An extra $100 per month for Obamacare is too much for nearly half a million Floridians

Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone.

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Fitbit Founders Debut Fitness Band for Aging Parents

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Fitbit Founders Debut Fitness Band for Aging Parents

Luffu fitness band uses AI to help sandwich generation care and connect to aging parents.

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The 5 Best Sunscreens (2026): Expert Approved

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The 5 Best Sunscreens (2026): Expert Approved

Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun, and it’s best to use it year-round, not only in the summertime or on the beach. The right sunscreen can fit well into your daily routine, protecting your face while you commute or take a walking meeting. Sun exposure can cause premature aging and skin cancer, so it’s important to invest in the right SPF.

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A climate novel imagined a heat wave killing 20 million people—scientists say an ‘extreme of extremes’ is no longer fiction

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A climate novel imagined a heat wave killing 20 million people—scientists say an ‘extreme of extremes’ is no longer fiction

In the opening scene of American writer Kim Stanley Robinson’s “The Ministry for the Future,” a heat wave combined with a breakdown of the electrical grid in India kills 20 million people. The devastation causes the world’s nations to unite to combat climate change.

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Despite a $45 million net worth, Big Bang Theory star still works tough, 16-hour days—he repeats one mantra when overwhelmed

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Despite a $45 million net worth, Big Bang Theory star still works tough, 16-hour days—he repeats one mantra when overwhelmed

Kunal Nayyar has a life most would describe as a dream. He landed his breakthrough role as Rajesh Koothrappali on The Big Bang Theory at just 26, rose to global fame almost overnight, and went on to earn around $1 million per episode at the height of the show’s success—becoming one of the highest-paid actors on television ever.

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