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Date: 2025/03/01 - 16:00

Can antidepressants speed up cognitive decline in dementia?

In a study of thousands of people with dementia, researchers found that treatment with antidepressants was linked to faster cognitive decline — though certain medications appeared to have a greater impact than others.

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Date: 2025/03/01 - 01:31

Eating citrus fruit like oranges tied to 20% lower depression risk

Eating oranges and other citrus fruit may help decrease depression risk, a recent study suggests.

Young female with perimenopausal symptoms on bedroom floor

Date: 2025/02/28 - 02:00

More Young Females Experiencing Untreated Perimenopause, Study Finds

A new study reports many women ages 30 to 35 may have untreated perimenopausal symptoms like brain fog, sleep disturbances, anxiety, irregular periods, and vaginal dryness. Many women dismiss perimenopausal symptoms because they might associate menopause with being older, the authors say.

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Date: 2025/02/28 - 00:00

Both lower and higher B12 levels may be linked to cognitive issues in older people

Scientists have found that those with lower B12 levels had slower processing speed, and higher levels were associated with more biomarkers of neurodegeneration.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 23:00

New 4D Brain Map reveals potential early warning signs of multiple sclerosis

NIH study reveals key players underlying disease onset and repair.

Date: 2025/02/25 - 02:00

HHS' New Definitions of ‘Sex,’ ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’ Defy Science, Experts Say

HHS secretary RFK Jr. issued new sex-based definitions that exclude gender, which experts say goes against science. The move aligns with the Trump administration's ongoing initiatives to recognize only two sexes: male and female.

Date: 2025/02/23 - 11:31

GLP-1 drugs may aid brain health, but do they bring other risks?

Some studies link GLP-1 drugs for diabetes with neuroprotective benefits but others say that some of these drugs may increase depression risk, a new review concludes.

Date: 2025/02/21 - 21:31

What one man's 'escape' from Alzheimer's might tell us about the disease

A 75-year-old man with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s has yet to show signs of the disease. Could this offer insights on new preventive and therapeutic avenues?

Date: 2025/02/20 - 20:32

Heavy Smoking Linked to Unexplained Stroke in Young Adults, Study Finds

Researchers say the risk of an unexplained stroke is higher in younger adults who smoke, especially males and people ages 45 to 49. People who smoke the equivalent of 20 packs or more per year have even higher stroke risks.

Tablets of the artificial sweetener aspartame, which has been linked to mnay health conditions such as heart disease

Date: 2025/02/20 - 18:00

Artificial sweetener may increase heart disease risk by triggering insulin surges

A common artificial sweetener may trigger insulin spikes that lead to the build up of fatty plaques in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a new study in mice indicates.