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A studio shot of a microscope examining human cells

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: 2025/02/01 - 01:00

Fate of Medicaid Uncertain During Trump's Freeze on Federal Grants

Medicaid is under review during the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants. Republican leaders are reportedly eyeing Medicaid as a major target in their plan to cut more than $5 trillion in federal spending over the next 10 years.

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.

A person holding two forks and getting ready to eat a slice of marble cake and another dessert at a table

Date: 2025/01/30 - 17:00

'Hidden hunger' with diabetes: Deficiency in these vitamins, minerals may be culprit

A lack of essential micronutrients, such as vitamin D and magnesium, as well as a few others, may be behind 'hidden hunger' associated with type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

bowls of green olives and glass of white wine

Date: 2025/01/30 - 17:00

How a Mediterranean diet might protect the brain's white matter

In a study of Hispanic/Latino adults, adhering closely to a Mediterranean-style diet appeared to improve brain health, particularly by preserving white matter integrity.

Date: 2025/01/27 - 15:31

FDA-approved nasal spray for severe depression can lead to remission

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the nasal spray Spravato for the treatment of major depression in people who have not responded to at least two oral antidepressants.

ginger-haired woman in blue pyjamas waking up in a double bed

Date: 2025/01/25 - 11:00

How a good night's sleep may help us restrict bad memories

Disrupted sleep and sleep loss interferes with the brain's ability to filter out bad memories, which could contribute to a range of mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

collage of two black and white photos, one of a blister pack of antivirals, one of vaccine vials

Date: 2025/01/22 - 19:00

Can antibiotics, vaccines, and antivirals help lower dementia risk?

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, along with antibiotics, antiviral medications, and vaccines are associated with a reduced risk of dementia, a new systematic review suggests.

A collage of the drawing of a human brain and a woman at a doctor's office talking about her symptoms

Date: 2025/01/21 - 12:31

Want to improve brain health? Here are 12 questions to ask your doctor

An article in the medical journal Neurology lists specific questions people should ask their neurologist or primary care physicians to asses and improve their brain health.

A person wearing a bandana after receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer hugs another human

Date: 2025/01/20 - 20:00

Reducing cholesterol may help reduce bladder cancer's spread, study finds

A combination therapy of two drugs — a statin and a protein inhibitor — may help suppress the creation and growth of tumors in bladder cancer, a new study finds.