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Gerald McRaney Refuses to Slow Down at 78

Gerald McRaney is living proof that age really is just a number! After beating lung cancer, the Emmy-winning actor is still going strong at 78—no plans to retire, and he credits staying active for keeping his mind sharp. His secret? A mix of exercise, good food, social time, mental challenges, regular check-ups, and solid sleep. Even small changes can make a big difference. Who else is inspired to keep moving, no matter what? #Health #BodyHealth #HealthyAging

Kevin Craig

Howie Mandel Opens Up About Grandson's Battle

Howie Mandel just shared a super personal update about his 9-year-old grandson Axel’s fight with leukemia. After a long, tough journey—including a bone marrow transplant from his sister—Axel is finally in remission! The family kept things private for a while, so fans were surprised to learn the real reason Howie and his daughter always wore masks. Now, Howie’s looking forward to some much-needed family time this holiday season. Major feels! #Health #BodyHealth #HowieMandel

Courtney Williams

Layoffs Just Hit a Pandemic-Level High

Over 1.1 million people have lost their jobs in the US this year—the most since the chaos of 2020. March was especially brutal, with a massive wave of government job cuts. Telecom and tech are getting hit hard, and even AI is starting to take the blame for thousands of layoffs. Meanwhile, hiring is crawling, with the lowest numbers since 2010. Is this a sign of more turbulence ahead for the job market? #Health #BodyHealth #layoffs

Charles Christensen

Scientists Find New Way to Take Down Cancer

Imagine if we could trick cancer cells into destroying themselves! Scientists just found a way to make the body’s own protein recycling system break down the infamous KRAS protein, which is behind a ton of hard-to-treat cancers. By tweaking how certain proteins interact, they sped up the breakdown of these troublemakers. This could mean new treatments for cancers that usually don’t respond to anything. Wild, right? #Health #BodyHealth #CancerResearch

Michelle Welch

At-Home Cervical Cancer Tests Are Here!

Big news: you can now screen for cervical cancer at home! The American Cancer Society just updated their guidelines to say self-collected vaginal swabs (like the Teal Wand) are officially okay for HPV testing. Clinician-collected samples are still preferred, but this move could make screening way more accessible—especially for folks in rural areas. Remember: start screening at 25, and keep it up every 3-5 years until 65. This could seriously help close the gap in cancer care! #Health #BodyHealth #CervicalCancer

Michelle Welch

HIV Cure Closer Than We Thought?!

A man is officially HIV-free after a stem cell transplant—without even needing HIV-resistant cells! This totally changes what scientists thought was needed for a cure. But just as the science is leveling up, millions are losing access to lifesaving meds and prevention because of huge cuts to global health funding. The breakthroughs are real, but the fight’s far from over. Could we see an HIV cure in our lifetime? The hope is real, but the struggle is too. #Health #BodyHealth #HIVCure

Lisa Ramirez

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Donation Rumor Busted

Did you see that viral post about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dropping $300K to save a toddler with cancer and planning an $80M orphanage? Total fiction! The story was cooked up by AI and spread for clicks—no legit news source has confirmed it. Swift and Kelce have done real charity work, but this wild rumor is just internet smoke. Don’t fall for those too-good-to-be-true celeb stories! #Health #BodyHealth #TaylorSwift

Ryan Lewis

Could Cheese-Like Molecules Fight Alzheimer’s?

Scientists just found that a natural molecule called spermine might help clear out the sticky brain proteins behind Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s—think of it like melting cheese on spaghetti, making things easier to clean up! In worm studies, extra spermine helped keep cells healthier as they aged. It’s still early days, but this could be a tasty new way to tackle brain diseases. Who knew our brains might need a little extra ‘cheese’ to stay sharp? #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers

Kathleen Lucas

Are You One of the Most Intriguing Birth Months?

Apparently, people born in January, April, September, or December just have that it factor. Astrology says these months produce folks who are quietly powerful, radiantly sunny, gracefully observant, or totally inspiring. If your birthday falls in one of these months, you might be the person everyone can’t help but be drawn to. Do you agree with the list? Which month do you think is the most magnetic? #Health #BodyHealth #astrology

Timothy Mitchell

10 Foods That Beat Statins for Heart Health

Who knew your kitchen could rival the pharmacy? Oats, fatty fish, avocados, nuts, berries, garlic, olive oil, legumes, dark chocolate, and green tea all have science-backed powers to lower cholesterol and protect your heart—sometimes as well as statins! Just a few tweaks to your grocery list could mean less meds and more delicious meals. Which one are you adding to your cart first? #Health #Diet #HeartHealth