Can vitamin D in your 30s help protect your brain from Alzheimer’s later?
Many people take vitamin D for bone health, but scientists are now exploring whether it may also play a role in protecting the brain.
A...
Scientists find a way to stop colon and liver cancer growth
A team of researchers from Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University has made an exciting discovery that could lead to better treatments for two serious cancers:...
A simple sleep test could predict dementia years before symptoms appear
When people think about aging, they usually focus on their birthday. However, scientists are increasingly interested in a different concept known as biological age.
This...
How an Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts brain circuits long before memory loss
Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that appears later in life, when memory problems become clear.
But scientists are now learning that...
Why living at high altitude could prevent diabetes
For many years, scientists have noticed an interesting pattern. People who live at high altitudes, where the air contains less oxygen, tend to have...
AI could reveal heart disease risk years earlier
Heart disease often builds up quietly over time. Many people feel healthy until a serious event such as a heart attack or stroke occurs.
This...
Why simple infections make older people sicker
Many people have noticed that older adults tend to get much sicker from infections like the flu or COVID-19.
Even a small infection can quickly...
This diet may increase exercise benefit in people with high blood sugar
For many years, people have been told that the best way to stay healthy is to exercise regularly and avoid eating too much fat.
Exercise...
Why women have natural protection against high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It affects more than one...
Hospital confusion could be an early warning of dementia
When older adults are admitted to hospital, some suddenly become confused or disoriented. This condition is called delirium.
It can happen quickly and may include...