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Photo of a wild bird. To the right is a colorized transmission electron micrograph of H5N1 virus particles (purple).

Date: 2025/01/01 - 02:00

NIH officials assess threat of H5N1

Balancing enhanced vigilance and “business as usual.”

Blister packs of antibiotics stacked on top of each other

Date: 2024/12/31 - 15:31

Antibiotic use does not increase dementia risk, study suggests

Antibiotic use was not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in healthy older adults, according to a recent study.

Date: 2024/12/30 - 20:00

Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents

Many differences appeared to exist prior to any substance use, pointing to the role brain structure may play in substance use risk, NIH-supported study suggests.

An old analog alarm clock showing twenty past eight as the time

Date: 2024/12/30 - 17:00

Insufficient sleep and high blood pressure may raise risk of brain aging

People with high blood pressure who slept for shorter durations were more likely to show poor cognitive function and increased levels of markers of brain aging and injury, a new study has found.

Former US president Jimmy Carter shakes hands with people at an event

Date: 2024/12/30 - 07:32

Jimmy Carter Dies at Age 100, Leaving Long Legacy in Public Health

Former president Jimmy Carter was the only US president to reach 100 years old. Carter left a long legacy in global health and infectious disease that has changed the world for the better.

A person sleeping on a bed wrapped up in a duvet and hugging a pillow with their eyes closed

Date: 2024/12/29 - 19:31

Why getting more deep sleep may help improve memory

A new study offers an explanation as to how deep sleep — also known as slow wave sleep — helps support the formation of memories in the brain, which could help with preventing dementia.

Date: 2024/12/27 - 11:31

Healthy breakfasts could help lower cardiovascular disease risk

For a healthy heart, the best breakfast is one that provides 20% to 30% of daily calorie intake, while wating either less or more may increase certain cardiometabolic risk factors in older adults.

Date: 2024/12/25 - 10:31

Why not all 'high-protein' food products are good for you

Many foods marketed as 'high-protein' may not be as healthy as they claim due to their high-fat, sodium, and sugar content, shows a study from Spain.

A plate full of tangerines, grapefruits, and pomegranates, fruits high in antioxidants, and a cup of fruit juice

Date: 2024/12/23 - 17:00

Can a healthy diet help alleviate chronic pain?

A higher-quality diet, rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods, might be linked to reduced pain levels, particularly among women., a new study has found.

A female looking in a mirror applying lotion to her face.

Date: 2024/12/21 - 14:00

Why People on TikTok Are Slathering Their Face with Beef Tallow

People on TikTok are claiming that beef tallow (animal fat) is an effective facial moisturizer that can help hydrate your skin and reduce acne, but dermatologists say it can do more harm than good.