Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-282Common Laxative Shows Promise Against Depression Brain FogA short clinical trial found that prucalopride, a 5-HT4 receptor agonist used for constipation, improved memory, attention, and processing speed in adults recovering from depression, pointing to new repurposing opportunities.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-28217,000 Brain Scans Reveal Ethnic Differences in AmyloidA pooled analysis of over 17,000 PET scans shows Hispanic participants had lower amyloid levels than non-Hispanic whites with similar genetics and cognition, suggesting ethnic variation in Alzheimer’s biology and implications for treatment.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-282Scientists Trick Awake Brains into Deep-Sleep RepairResearchers used targeted light pulses in mice to recreate deep-sleep slow waves in awake brains, restoring memory and reducing sleep need. The finding points to future noninvasive therapies for insomnia and sleep loss.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-272Shingles Vaccine Tied to 24% Lower Dementia Risk in SeniorsAnalysis of Medicare records shows older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine after admission to skilled nursing facilities were about 24 percent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over four years, though causality is not established.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-262Recreational Drugs Linked to Raised Stroke Risk in AdultsA Cambridge-led meta-analysis of over 100 million people links cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines to higher stroke risk, with genetic evidence suggesting causal relationships and stronger effects in younger adults.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-262First Ebola Case in France: What Scientists Are WatchingA doctor returning from the DRC tested positive for Ebola in Paris, the first detected case outside Africa in the current outbreak. Authorities isolated the patient, traced contacts, and stress the risk to the wider public remains low.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-252Preschool Diets and Behavior: Ultra-Processed Foods' LinkA Canadian cohort study links higher preschool intake of ultra-processed foods to increased emotional and behavioral challenges by age five, and models suggest small dietary swaps to whole foods could improve outcomes.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-252Frequent Ejaculation May Keep Sperm Younger, Study SaysA large comparative analysis suggests sperm left in storage age, reducing motility and DNA integrity. More frequent ejaculation before sampling may improve fertility outcomes and inform clinic protocols.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-252Childhood Juices and Adult Hypertension: New EvidenceA long-term AHA study finds that frequent consumption of fruit juice and other sweetened drinks in childhood is linked to significantly higher risk of adult hypertension, with risk varying by drink type.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-243Younger Generations May Be Biologically Older Than ExpectedNew research finds that adults born in recent decades show blood-based signs of faster biological aging, linked to higher early-onset cancer risk. The study uses PhenoAge across UK Biobank and All of Us cohorts.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-242Deep Sleep Loss and Dementia Risk in Older Adults, StudyNew analysis of Framingham Heart Study data links declines in slow-wave (deep) sleep after age 60 with a higher risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease, suggesting sleep depth could be a modifiable risk factor.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-242Long-Term Melatonin Linked to Higher Risk of Heart FailureA multi-country analysis links long-term prescribed melatonin to higher heart failure and mortality rates. The findings are preliminary but suggest closer monitoring and further trials are needed.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-242Copper Drug Clears Alzheimer Proteins in Mice StudyA copper-containing compound, Cu(ATSM), restored a key brain clearance pump and reduced toxic amyloid-beta in Alzheimer-model mice, improving memory and pointing to a new therapeutic strategy that now needs human trials.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-243How Strength Training Quietly Extends Human LifespanLong-term data from nearly 150,000 health professionals show that about 90–120 minutes of weekly strength training, combined with regular aerobic exercise, is linked to lower mortality—especially from heart disease and neurological causes.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-232Decades-Long Study Links Lifestyle to Fewer DiseasesA long-term analysis of the Diabetes Prevention Program shows that a three-year lifestyle intervention reduced the later-life accumulation of chronic diseases, cutting multimorbidity risk and supporting healthier aging.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-232Why Women With ADHD Often Lose Years of Treatment NowWomen with ADHD are often diagnosed years later than men, largely because symptoms differ. Delayed diagnosis raises personal harm and economic costs; equitable, regional access to care could recapture lost years of treatment.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-222How Household Life Shapes the Oral and Gut MicrobiomeA University of Trento study finds household members share significant portions of their oral and gut microbiomes. The research links transmissible microbes to cardiometabolic risks and offers new angles for microbiome therapies.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-222New Review Finds Vaping Likely Causes Lung and Oral CancerA major UNSW review finds nicotine-based e-cigarettes likely increase risk of lung and oral cancers, drawing on biomarkers, animal tumors, and toxic aerosol chemicals to call for urgent study and caution.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-213Human Trial Seeks to Rejuvenate Aging Eye Cells WorldwideLife Biosciences has begun the first human trial of ER-100, a gene therapy that aims to partially reprogram retinal ganglion cells and restore vision. This Phase 1 study focuses on safety, long-term follow-up, and early functional signals.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-213Liver Cancer Is Rising Fast, Yet 60% of Cases PreventableLiver cancer deaths are rising globally, yet at least 60% of primary cases are preventable. This article explains causes, early detection, public policy, and practical steps to reduce the burden.
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