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Tiny blood molecules predict short-term survival in older adults. New research suggests these circulating piRNAs could reveal who faces serious decline, offering crucial health insights.
In Harlem, mental health was a forbidden topic for Michael A. Walrond, Jr. It took 30+ years and a distressing revelation for him to finally answer his calling in mental healthcare.
Your morning brew does more than wake you up. Moderate coffee or tea consumption (2-3 cups) is linked to an 18% lower dementia risk and better long-term cognitive performance.
Keanu Reeves' sister battled leukemia. That fight transformed his career, making cancer research his defining philanthropic mission since 1998, even while filming "The Matrix.
MIT senior Srihitha Dasari never imagined addressing the UN on healthcare, technology, and co-designing public health. Yet, she spoke, bringing years of experiential learning to the global stage.
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Imagine typing without a keyboard. Brain implants now translate thoughts into keystrokes, restoring communication for two paralyzed individuals.
ORNL leads in advanced radiotherapies and the radioisotopes powering them. With over 300 isotopes, the lab provides critical materials for researchers worldwide.
Imagine ditching insulin injections. A new peptide-based drug delivery strategy could make oral insulin a reality, bringing scientists closer to a needle-free future for diabetics.
Diabetics, listen up! Metformin isn't just for blood sugar. New research links its use to a significantly lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
Fat tissue isn't just storage. New research reveals it undergoes dramatic cellular and molecular changes as body weight drops, proving far more adaptable than imagined.
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My sister-in-law became a grandparent, twice over, and it's brought new meaning to her life. But beyond joy, a new study suggests engaged grandmothers may also protect against cognitive decline.
Anxiety creeping in? Just 24 minutes of music, especially with auditory beat stimulation, significantly reduces symptoms. This duration outperforms shorter sessions and matches longer ones.
Your brainstem has a secret weapon! Scientists found cells there that actively stabilize your blood pressure, keeping it steady through all your daily movements.
Ketogenic diets can reduce seizures, but how? A new review in The Lancet Neurology explores the brain's metabolic changes, while highlighting critical gaps in current clinical research.
Want to slow aging? A major clinical trial reveals a daily multivitamin could influence your body's biological age. Older adults taking one for two years showed signs of slower aging.
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Want to boost your brainpower? A 130,000-person study suggests moderate coffee or tea consumption could support long-term cognitive health.
Early-morning shift workers, rejoice! A new clinical trial shows a wake-promoting drug could help you conquer the biological struggle of working when your brain craves sleep.
A rare childhood disease with no approved treatment may have an unexpected new therapeutic candidate.
Emma Heming Willis, Bruce's wife and mother to Mabel and Evelyn, tirelessly advocates for dementia awareness since his FTD diagnosis. She champions not just Bruce, but millions affected.
A simple blood test could identify women at risk of dementia two decades before symptoms appear, according to new research published Wednesday in JAMA.
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Doctors now recommend testing for lipoprotein(a), a genetic risk factor for heart disease, as part of routine cholesterol screening.
Researchers are testing an unconventional vaccine delivery method: feeding it directly to bats through saline or infected mosquitoes. The question now is whether it actually works.
Reversing prediabetes slashes heart disease risk dramatically. New research shows remission from this precursor condition offers powerful cardiovascular protection.
Stop eating when you're 80% full—a simple shift that could reshape your relationship with food and add years to your life.
An experimental antibody called VIR-5500 is breaking through prostate cancer's immune resistance: 82% of patients saw dramatic PSA drops, with some tumors shrinking completely.
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A thumbnail-sized wireless implant just restored vision to 81% of patients with incurable blindness—offering hope to 5 million people worldwide who've lost the ability to read and recognize faces.
Scientists discovered how to trigger exercise's brain-boosting effects without moving a muscle—a breakthrough that could transform dementia treatment.
TikTok's biggest stars are hijacking the "Get Ready With Me" trend to fight vaping among teens—partnering with Truth Initiative to make quitting cool.
Depressed brains work harder at rest but falter under stress—a cellular energy paradox that could reshape how we treat depression.
Fluid pooling in the lungs and limbs, arrhythmias, sudden cardiac arrest—heart failure kills. Once treated with leeches, this incurable condition now demands modern medicine's best weapons.
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After years of heartbreak and multiple miscarriages, Megan Black finally got her positive pregnancy test—then an ultrasound revealed an astonishing surprise: quadruplets.
Vitamin D failed to prevent COVID infection, yet emerging research suggests it may unlock a key to treating long COVID's debilitating symptoms.
Decades of carb-versus-fat debates may have missed what actually matters: a 30-year study of 200,000 Americans reveals food quality—not macronutrient ratios—is what protects your heart.
Your gut bacteria might hold the secret to aging itself—scientists just discovered unexpected connections between microscopic intestinal communities and how we grow old.
Muscle strength, not aerobic fitness, may be the true predictor of longevity in older women—a finding that upends conventional wisdom about aging and exercise.
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A groundbreaking trial is testing proton beam therapy to extend survival for mesothelioma patients—a deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Hot flashes and weight gain aren't what women fear most about menopause—new data reveals the real symptoms catching everyone off guard.
Scientists have discovered cellular changes—but can't yet connect them to real health outcomes.
Two Palestinian sisters—both doctors—are delivering lifesaving aid across Gaza while training the next generation of medics in makeshift clinics.
A European trial shows sulthiame cuts breathing pauses by up to 47% in sleep apnea patients—with higher doses delivering the biggest gains.