Date: 2025/02/18 - 20:34

What's the latest on cholesterol, heart health, GLP-1 drugs, and more?

This article showcases a curated list of standout studies over the last week on topics such as cholesterol, GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, and supplements for heart health.

Date: 2025/02/17 - 20:00

Ozempic, Wegovy may help curb alcohol cravings

Semaglutide — the active substance in Ozempic and Wegovy — may help reduce alcohol cravings in people with alcohol use disorder, a new study suggests.

Date: 2025/02/14 - 22:00

New test may detect Alzheimer's years before tau clumps show up in scans

Scientists have identified a biomarker for Alzheimer's that may help doctors spot the early signs of protein buildup in the brain before it causes significant damage.

Date: 2025/02/07 - 22:00

Dementia: Are microplastics accumulating in our brains a risk factor?

People diagnosed with dementia have up to 10 times more microplastics present in their brains than those without the condition, a new study has found.

Date: 2025/02/03 - 17:00

Some bacteria in the mouth may play a role in memory loss and dementia

Date: 2025/02/01 - 14:31

Could stopping NAD depletion be key to slowing down aging?

A new study explains how mitochondria act as “reservoirs” to store NAD for cells to use, which could help scientists come up with NAD-boosting therapies to combat aging and age-related diseases.

Date: 2025/01/31 - 21:00

Can cannabis affect memory? Largest study yet investigates

Heavy cannabis use may negatively impact a person’s working memory, according to the largest study on this subject to date.

Date: 2025/01/29 - 20:00

Taking longer to get to REM sleep could indicate Alzheimer's disease

A delay in getting to the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, a new study indicates.

Date: 2025/01/29 - 10:31

Treating hypertension may help lower cognitive decline risk

Intensive blood pressure control for adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk can reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment, and possibly dementia, in the long term, a new study confirms.

Date: 2025/01/27 - 20:31

Can 150 minutes of physical activity a week help extend lifespan in older adults?

A new article reports that getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can reduce all-cause mortality by 31% compared to a week with no appreciable physical activity.