Alzheimer's symptoms could be predicted years in advance through one simple test
A simple blood test could predict not only a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but also the year symptoms will begin.Researchers at the Washingto...
Aging expert reveals 3 daily habits to protect independence in your golden years
Quote of the week"If you're not sleeping, everything else tends to fall apart."→ Dr. Mary Claire Haver, certified menopause specialist and founder of The 'Pause...
Some supplements may pose risks for people with diabetes, experts say
Some surveys find that about 75% of U.S. adults have used supplements, while federal survey data shows that 58% used one in the past 30 days — but some groups s...
Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why
Older adults classified as "SuperAgers" generate at least twice as many neurons in the hippocampus than their typical aging peers, a new study has revealed.Thes...
New study hints at a hidden Alzheimer’s risk factor affecting older Americans
People with greater exposure to air pollution could face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by Emory University in Atlant...
Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once
A single spritz could eventually offer simultaneous protection against several infectious diseases.Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed a new vaccine...
One type of olive oil has a surprising effect on brainpower during aging
Olive oil has long been shown to benefit heart health, but a new Spanish study from Universitat Rovira i Virgili revealed that extra virgin olive oil may also p...
Weight-loss medications could impact sexual health in unexpected ways
Popular weight-loss medications may also affect aspects of sexual health, recent research has shown.In obese and overweight men, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)...
Common nighttime noise exposure may trigger heart problems, study suggests
Living near heavy traffic could negatively impact your heart health.A European study, published in the journal Environmental Research, found that exposure to ni...
Mars’ red color may be related to a habitable past: study
Mars' distinctive red color comes from the mineral ferrihydrite, which only forms in the presence of cool water, a new study claims. Ferrihydrite also forms at ...
Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue
Small fragments of plastic were found in the tumors of most prostate cancer patients, according to a new study from NYU Langone Health. In past studies, micropl...
Hidden virus inside gut bacteria linked to doubled colorectal cancer risk, study finds
A newly discovered virus hiding inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer, according to new research.Scientists in Denmark found that colore...
Common vision issue linked to type of lighting used in Americans' homes
Nearsightedness (myopia) is skyrocketing globally, with nearly half of the world’s population expected to be myopic by 2050, according to the World Health Organ...
Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics
Scientists have discovered that a bacterium trapped in an ice cave for 5,000 years is resistant to several modern antibiotics.The bacterium was found in Scariso...
Iraqi Oil Well Fires Not a Major Health Threat
Part of anti-war-think is the possibility Saddam Hussein might set Iraq’s 1,500 oil wells ablaze. It’s not unlikely since Saddam did just that to 600 Kuwaiti oi...
Diabetes risk could be lower for people who live in certain US regions, study finds
Living at high altitudes may lower the risk of diabetes, and scientists believe they have finally figured out why.A new study from the Gladstone Institutes in S...
Virginia Tech study shows dogs can detect invasive lanternfly
Researchers at Virginia Tech say man’s best friend may also be one of nature’s best defenses against an invasive pest. For the first time, a study shows that pe...
New study reveals leprosy existed in the Americas before European explorers arrived
Scientists say a species of bacteria rewrites the history of when an infectious and potentially deadly disease first arrived in the Americas. And it was long be...
Earth's oceans are growing darker, threatening marine life worldwide: study
Oceans around the globe have become darker over the last two decades, leaving researchers fearful for their marine inhabitants, according to a new study.Profess...
Flu season could linger into spring as doctors warn of second wave on the way
Health experts are warning that the 2025-26 flu season isn't over yet. In fact, people should prepare for the virus to linger well into the warmer months, accor...