11.4 million people developed dementia in 2023 and the number of new dementia cases is set to rise to 24.7 million a year by 2050

How dismissed symptoms can push patients to breaking point: Patients with autoimmune diseases have been left feeling suicidal after feeling like their doctor was saying their symptoms were ‘all in their head’

Study of 2,546 men aged 42–60 found higher animal protein intake was associated with lower testosterone levels (1.2 nmol/L lower), while higher plant protein intake was associated with higher levels (1.1 nmol/L higher)…

Splitting a workout into 3 quick 1-minute sets of 20 squats spread across the day built about the same strength as doing all 60 squats in one go, an 8-week study of 45 young weight lifters found

Human-caused climate change may have contributed to more than half of heat-related deaths across European cities between 2000 and 2025

Suicide attempts, ideation spiked significantly among older U.S. adults after COVID-19 pandemic

Dogs’ Mouths Harbor Parasites Associated With Humans, Revealing a Potentially Overlooked Source of Cross-Species Parasite Exposure

Your memory of hometown can influence your mental health. A Views article in Nature Cities Journal.

Starting in 2027, low-income Americans on Medicaid must log 80 hours of work a month, and doctors will have to prove which patients are too sick to work

Olive Oil Before Oral Glucose Delays Gastric Emptying and Lowers Glycemia Through Partially Redundant Glucagon and GLP-1 Signaling in Mice

Retatrutide Once Weekly for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: retatrutide resulted in significantly greater decreases in OSA than placebo.

Daily doses of 300-400 mg of grape seed extract have been shown to effectively lower blood pressure and improve heart health.

New research finds that infants share about 35% of their gut microbial species with their mothers, with more sharing occurring during vaginal birth than C-section delivery

Scientists fed people two 300-calorie meals with nearly identical carbs, fat, protein and salt

Cranberry juice may be a boon for oral hygiene: in a study of 14 children and 8 adults, pure, unsweetened cranberry juice slowed dental plaque regrowth and reduced acid production

Study of 93 Countries Finds Happiness Is Positively Associated With Cat Density and Negatively Associated With Toxoplasma gondii Exposure, Even After Accounting for Wealth and Health Factors

Physically intense work and health

More than half of people with early-onset type 2 diabetes (average age just 38) went into remission with no meds after a 24-week program: 12 weeks of 800–900 calories a day plus supervised strength and cardio workouts

Scientists found that indoor air contains significantly higher concentrations of microplastics than outdoor air, mostly shedding from our clothes and carpets

New research suggests that regular physical exercise can delay ovarian aging by stimulating a specific hormone protein, a reproductive benefit that scientists successfully replicated in mice using an experimental drug called AdipoRon.

When the clocks stop changing

New review: Ozempic-like drugs may cut heavy drinking for some, but drinking less is not the same as craving less

Diets low in fruit and whole grains or high in red meat were the leading contributors to type 2 diabetes deaths among seven dietary risks, study finds

A randomized trial found that urinating posture does not clinically affect urine flow or volume in healthy men, making the choice between sitting or standing a matter of personal preference.

Age-related erosion of type 2 immunity (IL-4/STAT6 signaling) may contribute to “inflammaging” and could be a target for restoring immune homeostasis

Women suffer more pain than men across the whole body, major global study finds

A new study shows a previously unrecognized breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles contributes to age-related muscle weakness

Medicare patients with dementia who had more annual wellness visits were more likely to start a dementia medication within a year, rising from 9.8% with no visits to 14.1% with three or more

Isometric exercises, such as wall squats and planks, just once a week could help maintain reductions in blood pressure.

A large study found that emergency department visits and hospitalizations for substance use among young mothers increased by 5% per year, similar to rates among childless women

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