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Not Just The Elderly: Intense Physical Activity In Middle Age Improves Cognitive Skills, Study Finds

Researchers also found some sedentary activity, like reading and working, can improve cognitive functioning.

California Sues Eli Lilly And Other Insulin Makers For Driving Up Drug Cost

California Attorney General Rob Bonta accused the drug makers of “leveraging their market power” to jack up the price of insulin.

Should You Get A Covid Booster? CDC Says They Cut Risk Of Hospitalization In Half

Only 14% of Americans eligible for the updated bivalent Covid booster have received one.

Popular NFL Games Led To County-Wide Covid Spikes At Height Of Pandemic—As Researchers Seek To Understand Superspreader Events

Games played with fewer than 5,000 fans in attendance were not linked to county-wide Covid-19 spikes.

ALS, Dementia And Strokes Worsened By Climate Change, Researchers Find

As global temperatures rise, the risk of neurological conditions like strokes, seizures and migraines could increase, according to a review published Wednesday.

Medical Cannabis Could Replace Addictive Opioids For Pain Relief, Study Suggests

Nearly 86% of survey participants reported reduced pain after taking medical marijuana.

Brits Rejoice: Study Links Drinking Tea To Reduced Risk Of Diabetes

Roughly three quarters of people in the U.K. drink at least one cup of tea a day.

Amazon Reportedly Cutting 17,000 Jobs As Major Layoffs Continue Into 2023

Forbes is tracking the biggest layoffs in the U.S. as companies react to fears of a looming recession.

Calif. Pharmaceutical Companies AbbVie And Bristol Myers Lay Off 360—Here Are The Major U.S. Layoffs This Summer

Forbes is tracking the biggest layoffs in the U.S. this summer as companies react to fears of a looming recession.

Fossil Fuel Pollution Likely Accelerates Lung Cancer In Non-Smokers, Study Finds

Small increases in air pollution were linked to rapid changes in airway cells, driving them toward a “cancer stem cell like state,” the study found.