Health

World’s most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthdayDoctors initially gave Nash Keen zero chance of survival when he was born 133 days earlyNash Keen is pictured at 1 month old with his mother, Mollie Keen. He was born 133 days early, at just 21 weeks gestation. (University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital)
Nash Keen is pictured at 2 weeks old (left) and at 11 months old (right). (University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital)
Nash Keen is pictured at 3 weeks (left) and at 14 weeks (right). The medical team at Stead Family Children’s Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) provides life-saving care for babies born at 21 weeks gestation and later. (University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital)
Nash Keen is pictured at 4 weeks old with his mother, Mollie Keen (left) and at 7 weeks old (right). (University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital)
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Forget 10,000 steps — research reveals the real number you need for better healthStudy finds walking just 7,000 steps daily linked to 47% reduced risk of deathA new study suggests that just 7,000 steps could be enough to boost essential health markers. (iStock)
For those who are already very active and consistently hitting 10,000+ steps, the researcher said, “keep it up — there’s no need to cut back.” (iStock)
In addition to walking, the researchers also recommend incorporating strength training and mobility exercises. (iStock)
The research team looked at how different daily step counts impacted the risk of developing cancer, type 2 diabetes, dementia and depression. (iStock)

Joe Biden’s alleged Ambien use sparks warnings about jobs that prohibit sleep aidsThe prescription drug can cause grogginess, ‘abnormal thinking’ and increased dementia risk, experts sayAmbien is under scrutiny following recent claims about Joe Biden’s use of the popular sleep aid. (Getty / iStock)
In an interview released this week, Hunter Biden alleged that the sleeping pills could have contributed to his father’s apparent cognitive struggles during the first 2024 presidential debate. (Getty Images)
For drivers taking a prescription sleep aid, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration states that a medical examiner will review each medication and request a letter from the prescribing doctor to determine whether the drug will “adversely affect safe operation” of a commercial motor vehicle. (iStock)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) states that pilots and aircrew should not fly within 24 hours of taking a sleep aid. (iStock)

Joe Biden’s alleged Ambien use sparks warnings about jobs that prohibit sleep aidsThe prescription drug can cause grogginess, ‘abnormal thinking’ and increased dementia risk, experts sayAmbien is under scrutiny following recent claims about Joe Biden’s use of the popular sleep aid. (Getty / iStock)
In an interview released this week, Hunter Biden alleged that the sleeping pills could have contributed to his father’s apparent cognitive struggles during the first 2024 presidential debate. (Getty Images)
For drivers taking a prescription sleep aid, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration states that a medical examiner will review each medication and request a letter from the prescribing doctor to determine whether the drug will “adversely affect safe operation” of a commercial motor vehicle. (iStock)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) states that pilots and aircrew should not fly within 24 hours of taking a sleep aid. (iStock)

Two cancer drugs show promise in reversing Alzheimer’s devastating effectsResearchers found letrozone and irinotecan reduced tau protein clumps and improved memory in miceTwo cancer drugs could potentially slow or even reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. (iStock)
In analyzing millions of electronic medical records of adults over 65, the researchers identified two medications that appeared to reduce the likelihood of Alzheimer’s in the patients who took them. (iStock)
More than seven million people in the U.S. are currently living with Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. (iStock)
Existing Alzheimer’s drugs work by reducing the build-up of amyloid plaques in the brain, but they are only effective for those with early-stage disease. (iStock)

Two cancer drugs show promise in reversing Alzheimer’s devastating effectsResearchers found letrozone and irinotecan reduced tau protein clumps and improved memory in miceTwo cancer drugs could potentially slow or even reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. (iStock)
In analyzing millions of electronic medical records of adults over 65, the researchers identified two medications that appeared to reduce the likelihood of Alzheimer’s in the patients who took them. (iStock)
More than seven million people in the U.S. are currently living with Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. (iStock)
Existing Alzheimer’s drugs work by reducing the build-up of amyloid plaques in the brain, but they are only effective for those with early-stage disease. (iStock)

Do you really need three meals a day? Experts debate the traditional rule’Personalization is key’ when it comes to meal timing and frequency, nutritionists agreeThe quality of food matters more than the timing of meals, according to experts. (iStock)
People who rise early in the day may get most benefit from “front-loading” calories into breakfast and lunch, an expert suggested. (iStock)
Listening to your body’s hunger cues, fueling yourself with nutrient-dense foods and maintaining a consistent eating routine that fits your lifestyle are what matter most, experts agree. (iStock)
“Three meals a day can be a helpful guideline, but it’s not a strict requirement for health,” an expert said. (iStock)

Do you really need three meals a day? Experts debate the traditional rule’Personalization is key’ when it comes to meal timing and frequency, nutritionists agreeThe quality of food matters more than the timing of meals, according to experts. (iStock)
People who rise early in the day may get most benefit from “front-loading” calories into breakfast and lunch, an expert suggested. (iStock)
Listening to your body’s hunger cues, fueling yourself with nutrient-dense foods and maintaining a consistent eating routine that fits your lifestyle are what matter most, experts agree. (iStock)
“Three meals a day can be a helpful guideline, but it’s not a strict requirement for health,” an expert said. (iStock)

Ozzy Osbourne’s rare form of Parkinson’s sparks questions about lifestyle factorsCombination of genetic variant and environmental factors may have contributed to disease progression, expert saysSinger Ozzy Osbourne performs during the NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 8, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Osbourne died on Tuesday at 76 after battling a rare form of Parkinson’s disease. (Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impacts the area of the brain called the midbrain, which produces the neurotransmitter dopamine. (iStock)
Flowers, notes and floral tributes placed on the Black Sabbath Bridge bench are seen in Birmingham, U.K., on July 24, 2025, in memory of Ozzy Osbourne. (Ioannis Alexopoulos/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala on January 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California. Sharon Osbourne descr..

Ozzy Osbourne’s rare form of Parkinson’s sparks questions about lifestyle factorsCombination of genetic variant and environmental factors may have contributed to disease progression, expert saysSinger Ozzy Osbourne performs during the NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 8, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Osbourne died on Tuesday at 76 after battling a rare form of Parkinson’s disease. (Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impacts the area of the brain called the midbrain, which produces the neurotransmitter dopamine. (iStock)
Flowers, notes and floral tributes placed on the Black Sabbath Bridge bench are seen in Birmingham, U.K., on July 24, 2025, in memory of Ozzy Osbourne. (Ioannis Alexopoulos/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala on January 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California. Sharon Osbourne descr..