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A person holding a tray full of test tubes of blood to be sent off for Alzheimer's diagnosis

Date: 2025/05/22 - 21:00

First blood test for Alzheimer's gets FDA greenlight: 3 things to know

The FDA has cleared the first blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's which works by measuring the amount of pTau 217 and beta-amyloid 1-42 in plasma.

Date: 2025/05/22 - 20:00

NIH scientists test in an animal model a surgical technique to improve cell therapy for dry AMD

The technique may enable higher doses and combinations of cell therapies.

Date: 2025/05/21 - 23:00

High Quality Carbohydrates Linked to Healthy Aging, Longevity in Women

New research suggests that women who consumed more high quality carbohydrates and dietary fiber had up to a 37% greater chance of living longer, healthier lives.

Multiple images of the mouse brain on a black background with various cells highlighted to portray the precision access of new genetic tools developed.

Date: 2025/05/21 - 19:00

Scientists design gene delivery systems for cells in the brain and spinal cord

NIH-funded breakthrough could enable targeted therapies for many neurological disorders.

A close up of the shoulder, neck and face of an older adult woman

Date: 2025/05/21 - 13:31

Alzheimer's affects biological aging, fat metabolism, and gut health, study shows

A new study reveals how Alzheimer’s disease affects different tissues across the entire body — including biological aging, fat metabolism, digestion, and reproduction.

Date: 2025/05/20 - 22:30

NIH researchers develop biomarker score for predicting diets high in ultra-processed foods

Poly-metabolite scores could reduce reliance on self-reported dietary data in large population studies.

Date: 2025/05/20 - 19:31

Replacing 30 minutes' sitting time with exercise may prevent second heart attack

A secondary heart attack could be prevented by replacing 30 minutes of sedentary behavior with light-intensity or moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity, or even with sleep.

A person holds wholegrain slices of bread stacked on top of each other between their hands

Date: 2025/05/20 - 18:00

High-quality carbs from 3 food groups may aid healthy aging

Eating high-quality carbs from food sources such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes may increase a person's chances of healthy aging by up to 37%, a new study suggests.

A nurse assists a senior adult sit down in a chair

Date: 2025/05/19 - 21:00

Sitting less may be key to lowering Alzheimer's disease risk, study finds

Older adults who spend more time sedentary may be at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, no matter how much they exercised, a new study indicates.

A person holding an Ozempic pen, the active ingredient of which is semaglutide

Date: 2025/05/18 - 16:31

Semaglutide may reduce heart disease risk, even within first 6 months

Semaglutide, available under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, may help decrease the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events after just six months of starting the medication, a new study indicates.