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An older adult woman has her arms spread to the side lifting up dumbbells as part of weight training exercises

Date: 2025/04/10 - 20:00

Can weight training protect your brain from dementia?

Weight training may help protect the brains of older adults from dementia, including those already showing signs of mild cognitive impairment, a new study suggests.

colorful image of a small group of brain cells in the mouse brain.

Date: 2025/04/09 - 21:00

Scientists map unprecedented detail of connections and visual perception in the mouse brain

NIH-funded project helps unraveling the brain’s wiring, giving clues to how we see the world.

black and white photo of older person's hands arranging domino tiles

Date: 2025/04/09 - 21:00

Diabetes drugs like Ozempic or Jardiance may slash Alzheimer's risk

Two common types of anti-diabetes medications — GLP-1 and SGLT2 drugs — could significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in life, a large new study has found.

A person pouring a fizzy drink froma. glass bottle containing artificial sweeteners and food additives into a glass on a flat surface

Date: 2025/04/09 - 18:00

Certain combos of common food additives may raise type 2 diabetes risk

Two certain mixtures of common food additives, which include aspartame, sucralose, and many other sweeteners, can increase a person's chance of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.

Date: 2025/04/08 - 18:31

Expert Q&A: Should you get a measles vaccine booster?

A board-certified family medicine physician explains what a measles vaccine booster is, who should receive it as an adult, and why they may wish to consider it.

Date: 2025/04/07 - 20:00

Twins grow more slowly in early pregnancy than previously thought

NIH findings could lead to more efficient monitoring of twin pregnancies.

Date: 2025/04/06 - 10:31

Can antidepressants increase sudden cardiac death risk?

Antidepressant use may increase a person's risk for sudden cardiac death, with some differences noted between age groups and years of medication use.

Date: 2025/04/04 - 22:32

'Top Gun' Legend Val Kilmer Dies of Pneumonia After Throat Cancer Battle

Legendary actor Val Kilmer, best known for his role as Iceman in "Top Gun," has died of pneumonia at 65. Experts say Kilmer's prior treatment for throat cancer and his age may have been contributing factors. Older adults can protect their health by getting vaccinated against pneumonia.

Date: 2025/04/04 - 20:00

Shingles vaccine could prevent 1 in 5 dementia cases

The strongest set of evidence to date indicates that people who had a shingles vaccine had significantly lower odds of developing dementia later in life.

Date: 2025/04/04 - 18:00

FDA Authorizes First At-Home Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea: What to Know

The FDA has approved a new at-home test for common sexually transmitted infections and diseases. The test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis produces results in 30 minutes.