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computer screen showing polluted sediment sample

Date: 2025/03/13 - 01:31

Microplastics in the brain: How can we avoid exposure?

Microplastics are everywhere, even in our brains but experts explain how we can limit our exposure to these insidious pollutants.

Microscopic image of immature mpox virus spheres.

Date: 2025/03/12 - 19:30

Tecovirimat is safe but ineffective as treatment for clade II mpox

NIH-sponsored trial data offer further evidence to help inform mpox treatment decisions.

An older adult male sits in a living room with three paintings on the wall in the background

Date: 2025/03/11 - 22:31

At which ages might interventions for cognitive decline be the most effective?

Scientists have found that there are certain ages where cognitive decline interventions might be most effective because of the way the brain ages.

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Date: 2025/03/10 - 19:00

Could an imbalance in gut bacteria predict MS severity?

The ratio of two types of bacteria in the gut microbiome may be able to predict disease severity in multiple sclerosis, according to a recent study in mouse models of the disease.

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Date: 2025/03/06 - 16:01

Do diet and exercise hold the keys to longer, healthier lives?

Recent research has homed in on diet and exercise as key factors when it comes to slowing down biological aging and boosting longevity. Here is the latest evidence.

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Date: 2025/03/06 - 00:31

Multiple menopause symptoms linked to cognitive decline risk

People who experience several menopause symptoms at the same time are more likely to develop poor cognitive function and mild behavior impairments, both of which can be signs of dementia.

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Date: 2025/03/03 - 18:31

Individual organ age could predict dementia, heart disease

A blood test that detects the biological age of organs can predict the risk of health conditions many years in advance, according to a new study.

Date: 2025/03/01 - 21:32

'Grey's Anatomy' Star Kate Walsh Shares Healthy Habits for Cancer Prevention

Kate Walsh, formerly of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice," shares how cancer impacted her life. The "Emily and Paris" actress was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 48, and both her parents died of cancer. Walsh is spreading awareness about the importance of early detection.

Date: 2025/03/01 - 16:00

Can antidepressants speed up cognitive decline in dementia?

In a study of thousands of people with dementia, researchers found that treatment with antidepressants was linked to faster cognitive decline — though certain medications appeared to have a greater impact than others.

An older adult holds their head between their hands, elbows opened to the sides, while sitting in a chair indoors

Date: 2025/02/28 - 00:00

Both lower and higher B12 levels may be linked to cognitive issues in older people

Scientists have found that those with lower B12 levels had slower processing speed, and higher levels were associated with more biomarkers of neurodegeneration.