• Even Rich Americans Die Younger Than Europeans
  
  Death comes for everyone, be they rich or poor. But no amount of money will help Americans live longer than Europeans, a new study says. Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans compared to well-heeled Europeans, according to results published April 2 in the New...
• 'Weekend Warriors' as Healthy as Daily Exercisers
  
  Life is busy, and some folks simply don't have time until the weekend to work out. Turns out, that's just fine for their health, a new study suggests. "Weekend warriors" who cram their week's exercise into one or two days appear to gain as much benefit as people who are...
• Shingles Vaccine Reduces Risk for Dementia
  
  A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one - shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.A new study found shingles vaccination cut older adults' risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%.The research,...
• Low 'Bad' Cholesterol Might Lower Dementia Risk
  
  Lower levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study says. People with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels lower than 70 mg/dl had a 26% lower risk of dementia and 28% lower risk of Alzheimer's, compared...
• Eye Exam Can Assess Risk for Delirium After Surgery
  
  They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of delirium, new research suggests. Seniors who have thicker retinas are about 60% more likely to develop...
• What a Smile Reveals About Longevity
  
  A healthy smile may play a key role in how long you live. A recent study from China found that maintaining good oral health, particularly preserving natural teeth, can significantly impact overall life expectancy. The study emphasizes the importance of regular dental care...
• Microplastics Linked to Hypertension, Diabetes
  
  Microplastics appear to be contributing to chronic diseases in shoreline areas of the United States, a new study suggests. High blood pressure, diabetes and stroke rates are higher in coastal or lakefront areas with greater concentrations of microplastics in the environment,...
• Heart Problems Linked to Brain Shrinkage
  
  Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says. People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brain changes associated with dementia, researchers reported on March 26 in the journal Neurology. Specifically,...
• Delete Your DNA Data With 23andMe Now
  
  If you're one of the 15 million people who shared your DNA with 23andMe, stop whatever you're doing. Experts say now is the time to delete your data. The genetic testing company filed for bankruptcy March 23 and is looking to sell its assets. California Attorney General Rob...
• Drug Combo Drops Cholesterol More Than Statin Alone
  
  Statins are very cheap and highly effective cholesterol-lowering drugs - but high-risk heart patients may have an even better option, a new evidence review says. Combining statins with another drug, ezetimibe, significantly reduces the risk of death in patients with clogged...
• Study: Shingles Vaccine May Lower Dementia Risk
  
  GSK said on Tuesday that it is studying a group of more than a million older adults in the UK to examine whether its best-selling shingles vaccine lowers the risk of dementia. The British drugmaker is using the health data of some 1.4 million people, aged 65 to 66, some of...
• Study: Anti-Amyloid Drug Halved Alzheimer's Risk
  
  The best evidence yet that cutting-edge Alzheimer's disease drugs might indeed ward off the degenerative brain disease has emerged from a small-scale study. An experimental drug that clears amyloid beta from the brain cut the risk of developing Alzheimer's by 50% among a...
• Why We Don't Remember Baby Memories
  
  Babies and toddlers are sponges, incessantly soaking up lessons from the world around them. So why, then, can't adults remember specific events from their earliest moments of childhood? A new study indicates that memories of baby experiences might remain, lurking in the...
• Cheap Health Insurance Can Delay Cancer Diagnosis
  
  Considering a short-term health insurance plan as a cheap alternative to more costly comprehensive coverage? You could be rolling the dice when it comes to cancer, a new study suggests. People who opt for short-term limited duration (STLD) insurance tend to have their cancers...
• Increasing Daytime Sleepiness May Signal Dementia
  
  Drowsy during the daytime? For seniors, such sleepiness could indicate that they're at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests. Women in their 80s had double risk of dementia if they experienced increasing daytime sleepiness over a five-year period, researchers...
• Older Adults May Be Less Vulnerable to Bird Flu
  
  Older adults exposed to seasonal flu strains that circulated before 1968 may be less vulnerable to bird flu as they are likely to have antibodies that recognize and attack the H5N1 avian flu virus, researchers reported in Nature Medicine. Younger adults and children do not...
• Weed Users Increase Risk For Heart Attack, Stroke
  
  Weed users are much more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening heart condition than people who don't indulge, a new study says. Adults under 50 are more than six times as likely to suffer a heart attack if they use marijuana, compared to...
• Expert Advice on How Much Sleep We Really Need
  
  Chances are, if you're reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Experts say it's an important question to consider. Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. The number of hours...
• Nostalgia Promotes Friendships, Mental Health
  
  Nostalgia might be met by eyerolls from some, as the emotion might inspire insipid images of rose-tinted glasses, gooey sentimentality and living in a time-lost past. But people prone to nostalgia have an edge when it comes to their health and well-being, a new study...
• Poll: Only 17 Percent Think Medicaid Should Be Cut
  
  Only 17 percent of adults say they want to see Medicaid funding decreased, while 42 percent think funding should increase and 40 percent think it should be kept about the same, according to results of the February 2025 KFF Health Tracking Poll. Poll respondents who say...
• Nose Cartilage Can Help Repair Knee Injuries
  
  An awkward fall while running, skiing or playing sports can cause knee injuries that sideline players and increase their risk of future arthritis. But most of the time, there's nothing wrong with their noses, and that might prove the key to repairing their knees and getting...
• FDA Clears Antiaging Drug for Dogs
  
  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted conditional approval to a novel drug that increases a dog's lifespan. The canine antiaging pill that helps pudgy pooches lose weight and stay healthier longer was developed by the biotech start-up company Loyal after...
• Spouse Benefits When Partner Has Joint Replacement
  
  Knee or hip replacement is a major surgery, and many people must lean hard on their spouses to care for them during weeks to months of recuperation. But all that hassle is absolutely worthwhile for the one providing care for their temporarily disabled partner, a new study...
• Slouching Harms Your Health: How to Improve Posture
  
  Maintaining good posture is essential for overall health and well-being. It helps keep your bones and joints in correct alignment so that muscles are used properly, decreasing the abnormal wear and tear of joint surfaces. Good posture also prevents muscle fatigue and...
• Parenting Keeps the Brain Young
  
  Having more children may be worth the extra grey hairs. A new study reveals that parenting, especially having multiple children, enhances brain connectivity, particularly in the areas associated with cognitive decline. Both mothers and fathers experienced the benefits,...

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