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New Trigger for Alzheimer’s Disease May Have Been Found
Researchers identified a brain protein that transports toxic Tau proteins from damaged neurons to healthy ones. Blocking these pro
topicExtremely rare tick-borne disease infects Northern California patient; what to know
The rare and potentially fatal Powassan virus is spreading across the U.S. at a record pace. There is currently no vaccine availab
topicScientists Uncover Cause of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Solving Decades-Old Mystery
Researchers from Oxford, Cambridge, and Newcastle universities identified an autoimmune mechanism tied to a major IBD risk gene. T
topicThe Surprising Reason Swimming Could Be Better for Your Heart Than Running
Daily swimming can improve heart health, lung capacity, and muscle strength. Heart disease remains the primary cause of death for
topicGLP-1 drugs linked to boosting testosterone, sperm count in men
Research presented at the Endocrine Society annual meeting suggests GLP-1 medications do not harm male hormones or fertility over
topicMeasles case reported at LAX as global World Cup travel sparks fears of spread
Health officials confirmed measles cases at LAX, San Francisco, and Hollywood Burbank airports. Pennsylvania reports 84 cases in 2
topicDoctor Reveals the 1 Thing She Wants You To Do if You Get a Summer Headache
Dr. Jen Caudle, a board certified family physician, notes that summer headaches are triggered by heat, bright light, glare, and sc
topicEveryone talks about postpartum depression
Wisconsin has extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months to treat serious health conditions. While maternal mental health
Hair restoration options offer new hope for patients experiencing hair loss
Patients have a variety of surgical and non-surgical choices for hair loss. Options include FUE and FUT transplants alongside medi
topicDo Collagen Supplements Really Work? Massive New Study Reveals the Truth
A massive review of 113 trials involving 8,000 people has examined the effects of collagen. New data suggests these supplements ma
topicThe 0.1 second that predicts life expectancy, and when mortality risk jumps
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University used a simple step test to identify early signs of decline in older adults. The study suggest
topicCould Vitamin C Be the Secret to Keeping Your Brain Younger?
A study of over 2,000 older adults in Japan shows a connection between blood vitamin C levels and brain structure. Higher levels r
topicMore than 70 medics infected with Ebola as DRC outbreak spreads ‘fast’
A rare species of Ebola virus is spreading through eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The US CDC has raised its response to
topicCongo tightens travel rules after Ebola case reaches France
The Democratic Republic of Congo now requires a 21-day quarantine for individuals returning from Ebola-affected areas before they
topicPeople possibly exposed to rabies after picking up injured bat in Evergreen
Jefferson County Public Health warned residents after several people touched an injured bat near the Evergreen Lake trailhead. Ani
topicFaster aging in younger generations linked to rise in early-onset cancer
Recent research indicates that younger generations are aging biologically faster than previous cohorts. This acceleration is assoc
topicThe blood metabolome of brain health in midlife and influences of genes, microbiome and exposome
Researchers analyzed 991 blood metabolites in 1,082 dementia-free middle-aged participants from the Rotterdam Study. The study fou
topicDo Intense Workouts Spike My Cortisol?
Intense workouts and high-intensity interval training cause temporary increases in cortisol levels. These spikes typically resolve
topicAerial begins in Fort Bend County after mosquito population grows to become public health emergency
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services confirmed the first human case of Neuroinvasive West Nile virus for 2026 on Wednesday. Th
topicSuspected Ebola patient being treated at Haifa hospital after recent trip to DRC
A man who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is isolated at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa. He exhibits s
topicBenefits of finerenone treatment across chronic kidney disease aetiologies
Finerenone reduces cardiovascular and kidney events in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Analysis from the
topicThe 4 Best Plant Proteins for Better Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians
Dietitians suggest moving toward plant proteins to support healthier blood pressure. Recommended options include lentils, tofu, be
topicHow to Get 25 Grams of Protein Every Day
Current discussions emphasize the role of protein in healthspan and nutrition. Some experts argue that existing guidelines underes
topicThese Foods Could Help Lower Your Dementia Risk—Even If You Have a Family History, New Study Says
A 2026 study suggests that high diet quality and anti-inflammatory eating patterns can reduce dementia risk. These benefits appear