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The USS Abraham Lincoln conducts U.S. blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz on April 16, 2026 in the Arabian Sea. The aircraft carrier is now headed homeward after reports of deteriorating conditions onboard. U.S. Navy

In conversations about healthy aging, our lungs are often overlooked, with other body systems being prioritized. This blind spot can pave the way for the development and worsening of debilitating respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To plan for a healthy future, lungs must become part of the aging conversation

Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the county’s first West Nile virus death of the year Thursday, as state officials warned that activity from the mosquito-borne disease has reached a five-year high across California

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Skeletal muscle is a central determinant of organismal health. Preserving muscle quality is therefore critical for preventing disease and sustaining quality of life across the lifespan. Despite its central role, the field lacks a unifying framework that defines the core properties of skeletal muscle health. Here, we propose a conceptual framework for muscle homeostasis built…

Women who have two or more existing conditions face a higher risk of developing pregnancy-related complications according to a new study that demonstrates the clear need for a holistic approach to managing perinatal health of mothers and babies. 

A pediatric cancer diagnosis can bring a whirlwind of treatments and appointments, with little time for families to catch their breath. As therapies have improved, most children treated in the United States now survive their disease and return to daily life. But after active care ends, many survivors and families are left navigating high levels…

A San Fernando Valley resident died from complications caused by the West Nile virus, marking the first death from the mosquito-borne illness in 2026, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed on Thursday. 

Thanks toits nuclear propulsion and the supply of food and other essentials from other vessels, one of the world’s most powerful aircraft carriers, theUSS Abraham Lincoln, can remain at sea indefinitely. However, for the crew, this could take a toll on their mental health

SEATTLE —More than 200,000 Washingtonians have seen their health insurance premiums double after Republicans declined to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and enacted what U.S. Sen. Patty Murray says were sweeping health care cuts, according to a new report highlighted by the senator