Health July 16 The key to living longer could be tied to a surprising substance, study suggests Psilocybin treatment, or magic mushrooms, showed cellular life extension in aged mice, according to Emory University researchers. The study co-author discusses the results.
Health July 15 New weekly injection for Parkinson's could replace daily pill for millions, study suggests Research shows promising results for a weekly injectable Parkinson's treatment that maintains consistent medication levels, possibly eliminating multiple daily pills.
Health July 15 Scientists crack the code on new vaccine for deadly plague bacteria New bacterial mRNA vaccine technology shows promise in fighting plague, and could help address the global threat of antibiotic resistance through rapid vaccine development.
Health July 14 Men face double dementia risk if they have a hidden genetic mutation Scientists identify a specific gene variant that doubles dementia risk in older men, suggesting the potential for targeted testing and personalized prevention.
Arizona July 12 Arizona resident dies of pneumonic plague, the first deadly case in area in nearly 20 years The first pneumonic plague death in Arizona's Coconino County in almost two decades highlights the rare but deadly respiratory disease transmitted mainly by infected fleas.
Health July 12 Popular back pain medication linked to brain health risks in some patients New research shows adults aged 35 to 64 prescribed gabapentin for chronic pain are twice as likely to develop dementia and three times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment.
Tech July 11 Noninvasive brain tech and AI moves robotic hand with thought Carnegie Mellon's noninvasive brain technology allows users to move robotic fingers by thinking about the motion, offering new possibilities for people with motor impairments.
Health July 10 Bryan Kohberger, Luigi Mangione may share same rare neurological condition: What to know Visual snow syndrome, a condition causing static-like vision impairment, allegedly connects Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger and UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
Tech July 10 AI brain scan tool predicts how fast you are aging Scientists from Duke, Harvard, and the University of Otago have unveiled a game-changing tool called DunedinPACNI. It uses a single AI brain scan to reveal how fast a person is biologically aging.
Health July 10 Actress reveals how cancer test that saved her life led to surprising family discovery The breast cancer risk assessment test that detected Olivia Munn's aggressive Luminal B cancer has now identified breast cancer in her mother, demonstrating its life-saving potential.
Health July 8 Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn Medical experts report rising lung cancer diagnoses in non-smokers as smoking rates decline, raising questions about expanding screening guidelines beyond traditional high-risk groups.