Scientists are continuing to search for new ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. In a recent study, researchers identified several compounds found in Aloe vera that…
Category: 5. Health
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New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery nearly in half
A research team led by scientists from several Japanese institutions has identified a compound called Mic-628 that directly influences the body’s internal timing system. The group included Emeritus Professor Tei H. (Kanazawa University),…
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Is The “Galleri” Cancer Test Worth It? A Doctor Explains
Is the Galleri multi-cancer blood test worth it? A doctor’s analyses of real-world performance data. Learn why no major medical society recommends the test for screening.
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Scientists found a gut compound that helps protect the liver
Children whose mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugar during pregnancy and breastfeeding face a greater chance of developing fatty liver disease later in life. New findings from the University of Oklahoma suggest that this risk may be lowered….
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Lindsey Vonn Competing In Olympics Without ACL. Responds To Claims
Lindsey Vonn is scheduled to ski in the women’s downhill finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite completely rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament a week earlier.
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That dry, bitter taste may be waking up your brain
Astringency is the dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery feeling people notice when eating foods rich in certain plant compounds called polyphenols. Polyphenols include flavanols, which have long been linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk….
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Weight-Loss Drugs Are Eating Our Lunch. We Can Fight Back
If compounded and generic GLP-1 drugs work as well as brand-name versions, they could fill a significant void by offering personalized dosing and greater affordability.
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How COVID and H1N1 swept through U.S. cities in just weeks
Public health scientists at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health used advanced computer simulations to trace how the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic spread across the United States. Their results show how…
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Menopause linked to grey matter loss in key brain regions
New findings from the University of Cambridge suggest that menopause is associated with changes in brain structure, along with higher levels of anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Researchers found reduced grey matter volume in several…
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A century of hair shows how lead exposure collapsed
Before the Environmental Protection Agency was formed in 1970, lead pollution was a routine part of daily life across the United States. It came from factories, lead-based paint, drinking water pipes, and most of all from vehicle exhaust. Lead is…
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