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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.

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Date: 2025/02/28 - 02:00

More Young Females Experiencing Untreated Perimenopause, Study Finds

A new study reports many women ages 30 to 35 may have untreated perimenopausal symptoms like brain fog, sleep disturbances, anxiety, irregular periods, and vaginal dryness. Many women dismiss perimenopausal symptoms because they might associate menopause with being older, the authors say.

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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.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 23:00

New 4D Brain Map reveals potential early warning signs of multiple sclerosis

NIH study reveals key players underlying disease onset and repair.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 01:33

Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Low Vaccination Rates Driving the Outbreak

An unvaccinated child has died of measles in Texas, the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. At least 124 people have contracted measles in Texas since the outbreak began in January. Most adults don't need to be revaccinated against measles, but some groups may wish to consider a booster.

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Date: 2025/02/26 - 17:00

Milk may help boost gut health, while cheese could harm it

Drinking more milk was linked to an increase in bacteria that may support gut health, while consuming more cheese seemed to lower levels of other beneficial bacteria in a new study.

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Date: 2025/02/25 - 21:00

Which diabetes drugs are linked to the lowest depression risk?

Compared to other diabetes medications, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic were associated with a lower risk for depression in a recent study.

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Date: 2025/02/24 - 18:31

2 out of 25 lifestyle and environmental factors affect aging the most, study finds

Scientists found that out of 25 lifestyle and environmental factors, including smoking status, physical activity, and living conditions, two have the most influence on how we age.

Date: 2025/02/23 - 11:31

GLP-1 drugs may aid brain health, but do they bring other risks?

Some studies link GLP-1 drugs for diabetes with neuroprotective benefits but others say that some of these drugs may increase depression risk, a new review concludes.

Date: 2025/02/21 - 22:00

Can TikTok's '75 Soft Challenge' Fitness Trend Help You Lose Weight?

The 75 Soft Challenge is a more doable alternative to the 75 Hard program, relaxing the requirements for exercise and water consumption. 75 Soft may also help lower stress and anxiety and promote healthy weight management.