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Your Dentist May Be Able to Detect Alzheimer's
A new study published in PNAS Nexus found that our mouth microbiome can help identify early signs of cognitive decline. The researchers determined that specific kinds of oral bacteria are associated with cognitive impairment, specifically memory decline and Alzheimer's...
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NIH Research Cuts Go Before a Federal Judge
A court battle is set to resume Friday over the Trump administration's drastic cuts in medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and delay new lifesaving discoveries. A federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the cuts from taking...
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6 Science-Backed Ways to Be Happier
The pursuit of happiness is a universal endeavor that transcends cultures, ages, and backgrounds. Research has found that happier individuals tend to live longer, exhibit stronger immune systems, and maintain more meaningful connections with others. Many people would say a...
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Researchers Link Gene to Emergence of Spoken Language
A new study links a particular gene to the ancient origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans might have helped us communicate in a novel way.
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Juice Cleanses Can Harm Health in Just 3 Days
Juice cleanses are a popular way to kickstart a health journey, but these diets may do more harm than good in as little as three days. A study published recently in the journal Nutrients found that consuming vegetable and fruit juice-only diets for three days triggered...
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How to Get an Adult Autism Diagnosis
Natasha Nelson, a 35-year old entrepreneur in Stone Mountain, Georgia, didn't have an innate sense of social norms. She didn't know why people meeting for the first time would choose to engage in small talk instead of deep conversations, or why people like to make their...
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Poll: Working After 50 Boosts Health, Well-Being
Most people who are working after age 50 say staying on the job boosts their health and well-being, and those over 65 report the most benefit, a new University of Michigan poll finds. The poll of 3,486 U.S. adults aged 50-94 found that 67% of those who continue to work...
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Being Optimistic May Help You Save More Money
Turns out, looking on the bright side may do more than lift your mood! It could also help you save money, especially if you're on a tight budget.A study published recently in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that people who are more optimistic about...
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We Speak 3,000 Fewer Words Daily Since 2005
A recent study has revealed that on average, we speak 3,000 fewer words each day compared to the year 2005. Between 2005 and 2018, researchers from the University of Arizona found that the average number of spoken words fell from 16,000 to around 13,000. Technology,...
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Heart Patients Who Eat Big Breakfasts Are Happier
When and what you eat might play a role in maintaining good mental health, a new study suggests. Researchers in China found that folks with heart disease were more likely to keep depression at bay if they ate a big, calorie-rich breakfast. There's evidence that heart disease...
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Mental Health Key to Hip Fracture Recovery
Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows that a patient's mental health could be crucial to how well they bounce back in the years after these injuries. "Addressing overall mental health...
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Microplastics in Brain Have Risen 50 Percent
A new study warns that microplastics can cross the blood-brain barrier and levels of concentration are rising. The paper published Monday in Nature Medicine found that the amount of microplastics in human brains rose by approximately 50% from 2016 to 2024, according to The...
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FDA Approves Drug Pump for Parkinson's Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Supernus Pharmaceuticals' drug-device combination to treat movement-related symptoms of Parkinson's disease, the drugmaker said on Tuesday. The treatment branded Onapgo will be available in the U.S. in the second quarter. The...
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How to Take Care of Mental Health After Disaster
There's the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. What to take and what to leave behind when ordered to evacuate? Will your house still be there? Later, for many, there's the grief and pain of actually losing a...
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Dr. Crandall: New Guidelines for Preventing Stroke
For the very first time in a decade, both the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have updated their stroke prevention guidelines.
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Rapid Blood Test Can Improve Stroke Treatment
A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who've suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says. Stroke victims with brain bleeds have nearly seven times higher blood levels of a brain protein called glial fibrillary acidic protein, or GFAP, compared...
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Mom's Pregnancy Health Not Linked to Autism
A mom's health during pregnancy is not likely to influence her child's risk of autism, a new study argues. Many previous studies have reported such a link, but researchers say nearly all these associations can be explained by other autism risk factors -- genetics, pollution...
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Regular Marijuana Use Affects Short-Term Memory
Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests. MRI scans showed less brain activation in heavy tokers performing tasks that tested their ability to temporarily hold a limited amount of...
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Cholesterol Fluctuations May Increase Dementia Risk
Seniors whose cholesterol levels spike and plummet year-to-year could be at increased risk of dementia and failing brain health, a new study suggests. Those whose cholesterol fluctuated the most had a 60% increased risk of dementia, researchers report in findings published...
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'Floor Time' Trend Really Can Reduce Stress
There's a TikTok trend that's garnered millions of views and advocates say it relieves stress. The "floor time" trend recommends spending time lying on your back on the ground. Floor time followers say the practice revives them, calms the mind and eases stress. According to...
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Delayed Dream Sleep an Early Sign of Alzheimer's
Delays in dreaming might be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. People who take significantly longer to enter the rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep could be experiencing an early symptom of Alzheimer's, researchers reported Jan. 27 in the journal Alzheimer's...
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How to Nap to Boost Cognition
If you want to boost brain power the easy way, take a nap. That's the advice of researchers who found that even a 10-minute nap can boost cognition and learning capabilities. Michael Chee, the director of the Center for Sleep and Cognition at the National University of...
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Adderall Shortage Sparks Scramble for Alternatives
Adderall shortages have prompted doctors to switch kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to other forms of stimulant medication. Adderall prescription fills for children and teens plunged after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a...
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FDA OKs Monthly Maintenance Dose for Leqembi
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved monthly maintenance dosing for Japan's Eisai and partner Biogen's Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, the companies said on Monday. The drug received standard U.S. approval in 2023 after showing it slowed cognitive decline in patients...
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Adult ADHD Linked to Shorter Life Expectancy
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, may face a shorter life expectancy than their peers. On average, men with ADHD died seven years earlier than men without it, while women with ADHD died nine years earlier than their counterparts,...