New research suggests that 90 minutes per week of moderate physical activity after heart rhythm treatment may significantly reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation returning…

Programs that support caregivers of patients with dementia could bring substantial benefits at a fraction of the price of an Alzheimer’s drug

By designing a two-step fermentation process to counter the odors that typically form during cultivation and extraction, esearchers have developed a way to make plant-based smell more appealing.

High ultra-processed food diets linked to a 47% higher cardiovascular disease risk, according to a new NHANES-based study of 4,787 U.S. adults

Blood tests that detect a protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease could help predict the age at which the disease may strike people long before they develop symptoms, according to a new study

Study of 6,000 older adults reveals that chronic insomnia may be linked to nearly 12% of all dementia cases rivaling hearing loss and hypertension as a major modifiable risk factor suggesting that sleep intervention in the late 60s is a critical window for intervention.

Children of mothers exposed to higher nighttime temperatures during pregnancy had a higher risk of being diagnosed with autism, according to a study on 295,000 mothers in California from 2001 to 2014

Childhood trauma and genetics drive alcoholism at different life stages

First ever inhalable gene therapy for cancer gets fast-tracked by FDA

A new study finds a variety of hair extensions—from natural to synthetic—contain chemicals associated with cancer, birth defects and reproductive issues

Missing Link Between Parkinson's Protein And Damage to Brain Cells DiscoveredThe result of three years of research, the discovery connects alpha-synuclein proteins to a breakdown in mitochondrial function…

More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable

Comparative analysis of senolytic drugs reveals mitochondrial determinants of efficacy and resistance

A lifetime study on mice found no link between mobile phone radiation and cancer, confirming that current radiation limits are safe for use

Long COVID brain fog far more common in US than India, other nations

EU funded study: A Comprehensive Analysis of Endocrine Disruptors and Hazardous Additives in the Headphones

Dr. Oz pushes AI avatars as a fix for rural health care

The risk for being bitten by a tick infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease is as high in Ohio as it is for those living in Northeast states that have dealt with Lyme disease for over 50 years, according to a new study – and the risk is present even in winter weather.

Standard mental health tests may be inaccurate for highly intelligent people. Higher intelligence scores were associated with worse mental health

Exposure to low-credibility online health content is limited and concentrated among older adults in the US

New research connects heart attacks to brain, nervous and immune systems: « Uncovering ‘three node’ links opens a path to new treatments for world’s leading cause of death

With the launch of the Australian Psychiatric Research Knowledge Bank (APsyK Bank), scientists and doctors are joining forces, sharing insights, and unlocking discoveries to improve mental health care for everyone

Research following more than 3000 young people found low to average social media use (2 h/day or less) at ages 11 and 14 did not strongly predict mental ill health three years later…

Maryland lawmakers float taxing social media companies over mental health

Starting the day with a sugary pastry might feel like a treat, but new research suggests it could sabotage your workday before it begins

[Health / Medicine] Chronic insomnia linked to 12% of dementia cases, identifying late-60s as a critical window for intervention

New Dutch study explores the experiences and decision-making of Dutch health-related direct-to-consumer genetic test (DTC-GT) consumers

Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health

A new study using satellites to monitor 1,700 California ZIP codes shows that every 200 new EVs led to a 1.1% drop in nitrogen dioxide between 2019 and 2023, proving that even small upticks in adoption measurably improve air quality and reduce risks to heart and lung health.

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