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The omega-3 supplement you take may not be helping your brain
High-dose omega-3 supplements do not improve cognition, memory, or brain structure in older adults at risk of dementia, despite in
topicEarly-onset cancers are on the rise. Knowing your family history is crucial.
Cancer rates are rising among younger populations, with gastrointestinal and lung types increasing. Public awareness of screenings
topicUS provides Ebola treatment for outbreak in Congo, bringing trials closer
The US is providing Ebola treatment for the outbreak in Congo, which is on track to surpass the deadliest outbreak in history. Con
topicNew study reveals hidden risk of going sugar-free
Ovarian cancer cells that survive chemotherapy may release fructose to help nearby tumor cells loosen and spread. This suggests th
topicFirst West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes reported in three Las Vegas ZIP codes
The Southern Nevada Health District has found West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in three Las Vegas ZIP codes, adding to the grow
topicIs Protein Powder Bad For Your Long-Term Health?
Current evidence remains unchanged regarding the long-term health effects of protein powder. Previous findings suggest that reduci
topicResearch shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk
GLP-1 receptor agonists provide evidence-backed health benefits beyond weight loss, including a reduction in cancer progression. T
topicNew Research Pinpoints Hidden Brain Trigger That Causes Autism, Changing How We Understand The Condition
A single dose of rapamycin reversed nearly every autism-associated brain and behavioral change linked to prenatal inflammation in
What is The Healthiest Type of Olive Oil? The No. 1 Pick with the Most Benefits
Extra virgin olive oil, particularly organic varieties with high polyphenol levels, remains the top choice for heart health benefi
topicAI helped diagnose 18 children whose rare diseases had stumped doctors
Boston Children's Hospital researchers used OpenAI's o3 Deep Research model to diagnose 18 children with rare diseases. The team a
topicThese Lifestyle Changes Help Lower Your Risk of Chronic Disease For Decades
Avoiding diabetes, smoking, and high blood pressure during midlife can extend dementia-free living by an average of 13 years. Whil
topicConsuming less protein could have greater health benefits and extend lifespan - news-medical.net
A USC study published in Cell Metabolism indicates that a low-protein, mostly plant-based diet supplemented with fish and controll
topicPeople who lift weights live longer
Current intelligence remains unchanged regarding the link between weight training and increased lifespan. Previous reports establi
topicScience finds why people with depression feel so stuck
Current mental health data shows worsening statistics in the West, with emerging research highlighting the role of the gut microbi
topic'I buried my parents one day after the other'
There are no new updates regarding the criminal proceedings or victim impact statements for former funeral director Robert Bush. B
topicMapping the neuronal building blocks of human language with language models
Large language models can identify complex psychopathological findings in psychiatric interview transcripts with accuracy similar
topicResearch Suggests the Older You Get, the More Weed You Should Smoke
Marijuana has become more popular than cigarettes in the United States. Meanwhile, research from NYU Langone Health indicates that
topicMost Women Are Concerned About Heart Disease—but Miss This Early Sign
Researchers at McGill University created a new tool to identify heart disease risk in women earlier in life by analyzing pregnancy
topicAncient mummy DNA provides scientific evidence that colonization brought smallpox to the Americas
DNA analysis of mummies from Peru and Chile provides scientific proof that European colonizers brought smallpox to the Americas. W
topicWhy are measles cases rising in the US? 2026 outbreak hits highest level in decades
Measles case counts in the United States have already exceeded 2025 totals during the current 2026 outbreak. Health experts identi
topicMen face many health crises in midlife. How can they avoid them and age well?
Avoiding smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure between ages 45 and 65 can extend dementia-free life by nearly 13 years on ave
topicHow To Keep Ticks Out Of Your Yard This Summer
Health officials in Suffolk County are urging vigilance after reporting three probable cases of tularemia, also known as rabbit fe
topicCalifornia resident infected with rare tick-borne illness, officials confirm
Health officials confirmed a Northern California resident is the fourth person ever diagnosed with a rare tick-borne disease featu
topicStudy suggests eating less protein could be key to healthy aging for most adults
Reducing protein intake could promote healthy aging and improve metabolism in sedentary adults, but benefits may not apply to preg