Health February 10 Your daily coffee habit may play a role in dementia risk, study finds New Harvard study of 130,000+ people finds that drinking two to three cups of coffee daily cuts dementia risk by 18%. Caffeine appears key to brain protection benefits.
China February 5 House Republicans sound alarm over CCP-linked fake research threatening US taxpayer-funded science House Republicans warn Chinese "paper mills" may be flooding U.S. science with fake research, potentially compromising taxpayer-funded programs and grants.
Brain Health February 4 Marijuana compound may help prevent dementia when paired with common drug A new study finds THC, when combined with an anti-inflammatory drug, improved memory and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain damage in mice, raising hope for future treatment.
Health February 3 Does cancer reduce Alzheimer's risk? New study explores the connection New research reveals why cancer patients may have lower Alzheimer's risk. Scientists discover that cancer releases a protective protein that clears brain plaques.
Health February 3 Grandparents who babysit their grandchildren stay mentally sharper, new study reveals New study reveals grandparents who care for grandchildren show improved memory and verbal fluency, potentially slowing mental decline in older adults.
Health February 3 Hidden brain condition may quadruple dementia risk in older adults, study suggests Nearly one in four adults over age 50 may have a hidden brain condition tied to sharply higher dementia risk, even without a history of stroke, researchers warn.
Health February 1 Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert Chicago health officials issue urgent alert after seven meningococcal disease cases, including two deaths. Know the symptoms and warning signs.
Health January 31 Early Parkinson’s could be detected decades before symptoms with simple blood test Swedish researchers discovered a blood test that can detect Parkinson's disease up to 20 years before symptoms appear, offering hope for early intervention.
Health January 29 Alzheimer’s risk tied to how the body handles sugar after eating, study finds Genetic study reveals that people who have elevated blood glucose two hours after eating face significantly higher Alzheimer's disease risk. University of Liverpool researchers analyzed data.
Health January 27 Red light therapy could boost brain health in certain groups, new research suggests Red light therapy could protect football players from brain damage, a new study suggests. Treatment reduced inflammation in athletes with head impacts.
Health January 25 Nearly 90% of Americans at risk of silent disease — here's what to know Mixed news for heart health: fewer heart attacks but rising stroke deaths among young adults. Study reveals 90% of U.S. adults have cardiovascular risks.