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Metabolic syndrome is defined as having at least three of the following: abdominal obesity, high blood triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, and low HDL cholesterol levels. The condition significantly increases the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, fatty liver disease, and sleep apnea. While each factor is problematic, the main driver is abdominal obesity, from visceral fat surrounding internal organs. The best way to reduce visceral fat is aerobic exercise, strength training, and a plant-based diet.

Measles have made a comeback, with outbreaks in many states. The infection is extremely contagious and can be deadly. Most people getting measles were not vaccinated against it. Adults should get the vaccine if they were born after 1957 and didn't receive two doses. They should get a booster shot if they received the vaccine between 1963 and 1968, when the vaccine used was not as strong as the one that's been given since 1968.

Ticks are an increasingly common source of illness, especially in the summer months. While these illnesses used to be common only in certain areas of the country, today more people across the United States are at risk. These conditions typically produce nonspecific symptoms such as fever, headache, and joint pain, and are treated using antibiotics.

A bird flu strain that began circulating in 2020 continues to evolve globally and locally within the United States. If you're wondering what this means, understanding the basics - what bird flu is, how it spreads, whether foods are safe, and prevention tips - can help.

If you've ever had food poisoning caused by Salmonella bacteria, you know it's unpleasant but typically goes away within two to three days. You may not know that these bacteria sicken more than a million people in the US each year - and can be deadly for some. You can take steps to avoid getting sick.

A 2025 analysis suggested that GLP-1 medications used for diabetes and weight loss are associated with lower risks for an array of conditions, but that they increase risks for several others.

Sepsis causes or contributes to an estimated 20% of all deaths worldwide. The condition begins with an infection that spreads and over activates the immune system, which releases damaging inflammatory chemicals that lead to organ failure. Any infection can trigger sepsis, but those that begin in the lungs, urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, or skin are more likely to do so. Older people are more susceptible to sepsis. The condition may be avoided by stopping bacterial or viral infections from occurring or worsening.