For decades, the human appendix was casually dismissed as a “useless” vestige. Modern research and clinical experience, however, suggest that this small, narrow pouch, attached to the cecum in the ...

Low levels of vitamin D seem to raise your risk of heart attack but scientists are still figuring out why—and whether supplements might help protect you. Vitamin D is thought to play a protective role ...

"Late Show" host Stephen Colbert cancelled this week's episodes while he recovers from an appendectomy, he announced on Threads. "Going forward, all emails to my appendix will be handled by my ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cancers in younger adults are surging. Colon cancer, once a midlife disease, is striking earlier than ever. Breast and kidney cancers are also climbing in people under 50. And now, ...

The 2026 D Awards has announced its second lineup! On December 18, D Awards revealed the second lineup of artists consisting of BOYNEXTDOOR, 82MAJOR, QWER, and izna. 2026 D Awards will take place on ...

The sunshine vitamin could affect your immune system and heart health. It has started to get really wintry here in London over the last few days. The mornings are frosty, the wind is biting, and it’s ...

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Working in Antarctica comes with risks most people never imagine. Because brutal winters make evacuation impossible for months, anyone heading to the most remote research stations must first have ...

Share on Pinterest Can vitamin D boost longevity? Here’s what the latest research says. Image credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images Recent research has investigated the potential health ...

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A source confirms to PEOPLE that the singer has died after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer Ilana Kaplan is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...

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