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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic might help clear Alzheimer's disease plaques, new review suggests

A recent review in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs might help clear brain proteins associated with...

A 25-year Northwestern study of people over 80 with memory as sharp as adults decades younger found that diet and exercise habits varied widely among them, but strong social connection was the one trait they consistently shared

Some people in their eighties score on memory tests as well as adults twenty to thirty years younger, a pattern researchers at Northwestern University have...

Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests

Sugar intake during pregnancy and early life may affect dementia risk decades later, a new study suggests. Lower exposure was linked to up to 23% reduced...

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I didn't know I'd been hosting a parasite for years - until the most intense pain of my life

A farmer living with slow-growing cysts caused by a tapeworm says he had no idea anything was wrong.

Tularemia in Suffolk: My first-hand account of the rare disease known as ‘rabbit fever’

With tularemia in the news this week — regional media outlets have reported three probable cases in Suffolk County so far this year — it seems like a good...

‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria death reported in Florida

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida has recorded its first death related to a “flesh-eating” bacteria of the year. The Florida Department of Health reported new...

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Rabid groundhog attacks N.J. resident, county says

A rabid groundhog attacked a Mullica Township resident late last month, marking Atlantic County's second confirmed rabies case this year, health officials...

Maryland reports 1st human case of West Nile virus this year

The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus for the state this year.

Want More Protein From Your Eggs? Dietitians Say This Is the Best Way to Eat Them

Learn the best way to eat eggs for maximum protein absorption, why cooked eggs digest better, and how yolks add choline and lutein.

Kansas health officials warn of high West Nile virus risk statewide

Kansas health officials are warning of a high risk for West Nile virus statewide.

Moneyman hosts $10k scavenger hunt in Johnstown

A city-wide competition returned to the Johnstown area on Saturday.The 4th annual Moneyman Scavenger Hunt gave participants the opportunity to travel around...

Madison Morgan Smiling In Plunging Bikini A ’20 Out Of 10′

Model Madison Morgan is driving fans wild with her swimsuit curves as she strips down to a tiny green bikini.

Scientists Tested 17 Human Artery Samples – And Found Microplastics in Every Single One

With microplastics (plastic fragments less than 5 mm or 0.2 inches in size) being discovered in multiple parts of the body – including bones and the brain...

Doctors warn of ‘temporal hollowing’ from rapid GLP-1 weight loss. What is it?

Doctors are noticing a new cosmetic side effect showing up in patients on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound: sunken temples.

My mom has caregivers around the clock. My phone still never stops ringing.

I thought arranging 24-hour care for my mom with Alzheimer's would ease the burden. Instead, I discovered how much caregiving remained.

What Happens to Inflammation When You Drink Green Tea Every Day

Chronic inflammation goes hand-in-hand with most common chronic diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes,...

Without this protein, damaged muscle turns to fat and scar tissue

A protein once thought to mainly protect chromosome ends may also be essential for keeping muscle stem cells ready to repair injuries.

Could This Everyday Vegetable Help Protect Against Cancer? Here’s What Researchers Found

Broccoli has long been considered a nutritious vegetable, but scientists are taking a closer look at one of its natural compounds.

I’d Already Done More for My Brother’s Kids Than He Ever Did for Mine. Then I Got a Scathing Email.

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