Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-03-033Viagra and Two Other Surprises in Alzheimer’s ResearchA Delphi-style expert review highlights sildenafil (Viagra), Zostavax, and riluzole as leading repurposed candidates for Alzheimer’s prevention—promising, but still awaiting robust clinical trials.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-282Molecular Blood Clock Predicts Alzheimer's Years AheadA new blood-based 'molecular clock' using p‑tau217 narrows Alzheimer's symptom onset to a 3–4 year window, aiding trials and research; currently useful at group level with future potential for individual prognosis.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-272A 1.2 Million-Child Study Reframes Vegan Infant GrowthA population-level analysis of 1.2 million Israeli infants finds that with proper planning and access to care, vegan and vegetarian diets can support normal growth through age two, narrowing early weight differences.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-272How a Single Genetic Switch Shapes Macrophages and OrgansResearchers identify MafB as a conserved genetic regulator that directs macrophage maturation and organ protection, linking cell identity to iron recycling, lung and kidney health, and potential therapies.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-272Shingles Vaccine May Slow Biological Aging in SeniorsNew research finds that the shingles (zoster) vaccine may slow biological aging in older adults by reducing chronic inflammation and epigenetic changes, with benefits lasting four years or more.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-272Forever Chemicals Linked to Faster Biological Aging in MenA reanalysis of NHANES blood samples links two PFAS compounds, PFNA and PFOSA, to faster epigenetic aging in men aged 50–64. The study raises questions about PFAS alternatives, sex-specific vulnerability, and regulatory gaps.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-27Vaccinating Children Against Typhoid: A Global LifelineTyphoid conjugate vaccines can prevent large shares of childhood infections and deaths. With WHO prequalification and early national rollouts, vaccination is a key tool to curb antibiotic-resistant typhoid and protect children worldwide.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-262Five Common OTC Medicines That Can Carry Hidden RisksMost over-the-counter medicines are safe when used correctly, but several common remedies—including codeine, decongestants, sedating antihistamines, DXM cough syrups and stimulant laxatives—carry risks of dependence, rebound effects, or misuse.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-262Aloe's Beta Sitosterol: A New Lead Against Alzheimer'sComputer simulations identify beta sitosterol, a compound in Aloe vera, as a potential inhibitor of enzymes linked to Alzheimer's. The study is a computational lead that now needs lab and clinical testing.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-262Why Peak Mental Sharpness Adds 40 Minutes a DayNew research shows that day-to-day fluctuations in mental sharpness can add the equivalent of about 40 minutes of productive time to a typical day, with implications for sleep, workload management, and workplace flexibility.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-262How a Few Drinks Fragment Your Brain's Network and WhyMRI scans show that moderate alcohol intake fragments brain-wide communication, boosting local clustering while reducing global integration. These network shifts correlate with subjective intoxication and help explain common impairments.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-252Why Some Brains Stay Awake: Circadian Drift and InsomniaNew research links chronic insomnia to delayed circadian rhythms that keep the brain in daytime mode at night. Controlled lab data suggest timing-based therapies — light, routines, mindfulness — could help.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-243Does Exercise Really Help Osteoarthritis? New ReviewA detailed analysis of a new umbrella review on exercise for osteoarthritis, its findings and limitations, and practical guidance for patients — plus how digital health and blockchain may shape future research.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-243Muscles Might Hold the Key to Beating Alzheimer’sNew research shows that boosting muscle-derived Cathepsin B preserves memory and hippocampal neurogenesis in an Alzheimer’s mouse model, suggesting muscle–brain signaling as a therapeutic avenue.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-232Living Near Nuclear Plants Tied to Higher Cancer DeathsA nationwide Harvard-led study links closer county proximity to operating nuclear power plants with higher cancer death rates. The analysis—covering 2000–2018—estimates roughly 115,000 associated deaths and calls for targeted monitoring and further research.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-232Exercise Seals the Aging Brain: Liver Enzyme Fights LeakUCSF researchers traced how exercise-triggered liver enzyme GPLD1 trims TNAP at brain vessels, sealing the aging blood-brain barrier and reducing inflammation—offering a new angle on preventing cognitive decline.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-22316-Hour Dual Transplant Gives 11-Year-Old New LifeChildren’s Hospital Colorado completed its first pediatric dual heart and liver transplant in a 16-hour operation. The surgical feat required tight logistics, advanced preservation tech and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-223When Men Lose the Y Chromosome: Health Costs RevealedMany men lose the Y chromosome in some cells as they age. New research links this mosaic loss to heart disease, Alzheimer’s, cancer outcomes and shorter lifespan, and reveals possible mechanisms and research directions.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-22Early Warning Signs of Parkinson’s: New Molecular CluesResearchers tracked DNA repair signals across early and established Parkinson’s, linking nonmotor warning signs—REM sleep behavior disorder, loss of smell, constipation, mood changes—to molecular shifts that appear before motor symptoms.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-213Ultra-Processed Diets Raise Heart Attack and Stroke RiskA US study using NHANES data finds adults with the highest intake of ultra-processed foods had a 47% greater likelihood of reporting a heart attack or stroke, underscoring links to inflammation and metabolic risk.
