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Young Blood Shows Powerful Protective Effects Against Alzheimer's A new study shows that components found in aged blood can speed up the buildup of amyloid proteins and alter behavior in an experimental mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. Alzh...
Researchers are testing a new single-dose pill that could make treating gonorrhea easier as antibiotic resistance rises. A new antibiotic pill called zoliflodacin could become an important option for treating gonorrhea as the infection grows har...
Kids' Anxiety and Depression Dropped Fast After COVID School Reopenings A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and collaborating institutions reports that children experienced far fewer mental health diagnoses when their schoo...
Why Neurons Die in Dementia Scientists have identified a small flaw in the enzyme GPX4 that prevents neurons from defending themselves. This mutation, found in children with a rare form of early dementia, disrupts a tiny loop the enzyme uses to ...
Rethinking Sleep Through the "Holobiont Condition" Researchers at Washington State University have uncovered evidence that sleep may not be entirely a function of the brain but also the microbes living within us. They discovered that bacterial c...
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New research from Harvard and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has shed light on why some people never fully recover from COVID-19. The study, led by Dan H. Barouch, analyzed blood samples from over 140 participants and found key differences in t...
New Immunotherapeutic Targets for Glioblastoma Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer in adults. Despite standard treatment, fewer than half of patients survive longer than 15 months, and only 5% live beyond five year...
Researchers Analyze Data From 25 Studies Researchers analyzing data from 25 studies have found that people with anxiety disorders consistently show lower levels of choline, an essential nutrient involved in brain signaling and emotional regulati...
Scientists Melt Cancer's Hidden "Power Hubs" and Stop Tumor Growth RNA Builds Liquid Hubs That Drive Tumor Growth A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that RNA, which normally passes along genetic messages, can be repurpo...
Your Cat Might Hold the Key to Alzheimer's Cats with Dementia Show Brain Changes Seen in Alzheimer's Patients Cats with dementia show the same brain changes seen in Alzheimer's patients, suggesting that our feline companions could hold vital...
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New results show that a virtual diet and exercise program is a feasible strategy for minimizing chemotherapy side effects and increasing treatment retention. Cancer treatment can come with a range of severe side effects. During lymphoma treatment, s...
People who tend to put things off, even things they really want to do or achieve, are often plagued with a host of unhelpful thought patterns. "Once this happens, then I'll start..." "When I become more XYZ, then I'll really lock in..." "If only this...
Early evidence links diabetes medications to epilepsy risk A new preliminary study suggests that people with diabetes who use glucose-lowering GLP-1 drugs may have a lower chance of developing epilepsy. The findings were published on December 10,...
Blood tests reveal obesity rapidly accelerates Alzheimer's progression "This is the first time we've shown the relationship between obesity and Alzheimer's disease as measured by blood biomarker tests," said Cyrus Raji, M.D., Ph.D., senior author...
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Now's Your Chance to Snag a €1 M. Picasso for Just €100 Aspiring art collectors can now donate just €100 (about $115) to a raffle organized by France's Fondation Recherche Alzheimer and win the chance to take home a Pablo Picasso valued at €1 mil...
Understanding Flavanols and Their Potential Health Benefits Flavanols are a group of polyphenol compounds found in several plant-based foods, including fruits, tea, nuts, and cocoa beans. Previous studies have shown that these compounds can bene...
Researchers find vast majority of speakers tend to be supporters; unclear why so few detractors appear. Public input is a key part of the drug approval process, occurring during hearings before FDA advisory committees that make recommendations to su...
For millions living with age-related macular degeneration, seeing the world head-on becomes an exercise in frustration. Faces blur, road signs fade, and once-clear scenes dissolve into a grey smudge at the center of vision. Existing treatments can on...
A physical therapist has advice for preventing and recovering from injuries caused by winter sports. These activities can be extreme, with freezing temperatures, slick surfaces, whiteout conditions, and sharp blades that increase the risk of injury. ...
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A recent study reports that using reduced amounts of approved immunotherapy for malignant melanoma may lead to better control of tumors while also limiting side effects. The findings come from researchers at Karolinska Institutet and were published i...
Deep-brain recordings showed that Mounjaro and Zepbound briefly shut down the craving circuits linked to food noise in a patient with severe obesity. Her obsessive thoughts about food disappeared as the medication quieted the nucleus accumbens, the b...
If you've spent any time online lately, you know the world isn't exactly short on advice. It can feel like everyone is ready and willing to talk over each other and offer unsolicited counsel: "Fix your mindset." "Rewrite your habits." "Become that ve...
Last year, more than 18,000 older people living with dementia left their homes and wandered off in Japan. Almost 500 were later found dead. Police say such cases have doubled since 2012. Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japa...
Lowering blood sugar and increasing fat burning without reducing appetite or muscle mass is emerging as a promising possibility in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. These encouraging results come from a study published in Cell by resear...
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New research reveals that the timing of when a treatment is given may play a key role in how well brain cancer patients respond to their chemotherapy. The study, recently published in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology, centers around glioblastoma (GBM),...
Bridging the ICU Gap with Innovative Technology Two doctors, Dr. Dhruv Joshi and Dr. Dileep Raman, found a brilliant solution to address the critical shortage of intensive care expertise in India. After pursuing their fellowship in Pulmonary and ...
Dave Coulier shocked fans in October 2024 when he announced his non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer diagnosis. He underwent treatment and announced he was cancer-free in March 2025. During a December 2 appearance with Craig Melvin on the Today Show, Dave con...
A hospice nurse named Julie McFadden has shared an insightful observation about the dying process. According to McFadden, when hospice patients begin experiencing visions of deceased loved ones in their final weeks, it is often a sign that they will ...
Months after the one-and-done treatment, a three-year-old boy with Hunter syndrome is thriving. Ollie Chu was three years old when he received an infusion that would change his life. Born with a rare inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, Ollie...
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It's well known that stress can trigger hair loss. A new paper explores how this happens and how our response to stress can have long-term consequences for our scalps, research that may eventually yield insights into autoimmune diseases. In research...
Sienna Miller, the 43-year-old actress, recently shared some big news on the red carpet. Clad in a sheer white gown, she proudly showed off her growing baby bump at the Fashion Awards in London. Sienna's partner, 28-year-old Oli Green, looked equal...
A growing body of research suggests that a dark bedroom isn't just nice for sleep. Getting your shut-eye in a pitch black room may actually be vital for long-term heart health. A new study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessio...
Persistent hormone disruption during pregnancy trimesters appears to increase the likelihood of autism in children, shows a new large cohort study. Women who experience continuing thyroid hormone irregularities throughout pregnancy may face a higher ...
Is it Rude to Ask if Someone's Sick Before a Holiday Hangout? Here's What the Experts Say Tis the season of hosting, gathering, and feasting! For many, this time of year is a parade of hugs, handshakes, shared desserts, and recycled indoor air. I...
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In Borneo's dense rainforest, some communities of Punan people still find their medicine among the trees. For generations, the forest has been their living pharmacy, with each medicinal plant tied to tradition. However, as modern pressures grow, both...
William Shatner is Especially Thankful Following This Year's Health Scare It's hard to believe William Shatner turned 94 years old in 2025. He's as spry as ever and continues working in Hollywood and sharing joy on social media. Earlier this fall...
High-protein diets are having a moment, with influencers and athletes touting their benefits for building muscle, promoting weight loss, and regulating hormones. However, Marc O'Meara, a senior nutritionist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, cautions t...
In a dusty village in Setrawa, Rajasthan, a woman named Meera once dreamed of being a teacher. However, the difficult realities of life eclipsed this hope. Her own education had ended after just two years of elementary school. She was married at 21, ...
Preschoolers Rewilding for Health In Finland, young children are trading plastic playgrounds for mud, wild plants, and moss, leading to noticeable improvements in their health. This bold experiment shows that by "making food" with sand and soil, ...