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Date: 2025/01/03 - 23:00

In-ear microphones could help doctors 'listen' for early signs of Alzheimer's

Scientists are exploring using earpiece microphones, also known as hearables, to detect and 'listen' to early signs of Alzheimer’s as a noninvasive test.

Red Blood Cell Infected with Malaria Parasites

Date: 2025/01/03 - 18:30

NIH researchers discover novel class of anti-malaria antibodies

New antibodies could lead to next generation of interventions against malaria.

Picture of multi-colored, “splotchy” graph used to visualize the different cell types which analyzed in a study of aging on the mouse brain.

Date: 2025/01/02 - 18:00

Aging may change some brain cells more than others

NIH-funded mouse study provides roadmap for how aging may alter brain cell genetic activity.

A collage of the optic nerve in the human eye and a pack of Ozempic, used to treat diabetes.

Date: 2025/01/02 - 16:31

Danish studies find higher risk of optic nerve damage with Ozempic

Two new studies suggest that the diabetes medication Ozempic may double the risk of a rare but serious condition that damages the optic nerve.

Date: 2025/01/02 - 14:32

5 Science-Backed Ways to Live a Longer Life

Want to live a longer life? Try these five simple habits in 2025 that can help increase your life span by years and improve the overall quality of your health as you age.

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Date: 2025/01/01 - 11:00

3 ways to boost longevity in 2025

What are three steps we can take in 2025 to improve our longevity? Diet, exercise, and social life emerge as three top factors.

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.

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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.