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How diet affects your brain throughout life

Research shows that what we eat plays a big role in our overall health, including how well our heart and brain function. The same risk...

Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world’s strongest men. This is...

The development of "superhuman" strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world. This may reflect the importance of these physical...

Immunotherapy for gum disease? New study shows promising results

A new study from the University of Pittsburgh has revealed a promising approach to treating periodontal disease (PD) by targeting the immune system. The research,...

COVID-19 may boost immune memory against flu, study shows

New research suggests that recovering from COVID-19 could help protect against severe cases of the flu by strengthening the immune system’s memory. Scientists from Rockefeller...

Dad’s age may affect the risk of having a child with Down syndrome, study...

A new study suggests that both younger and older fathers may have a higher risk of having a child with Down syndrome. Researchers analyzed data...

New headband device could revolutionize stroke risk detection

Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed an innovative, noninvasive device that could...

Older adults who fall may have higher dementia risk, study warns

A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital reveals that older adults who experience a serious fall are more likely to develop dementia, including...

COVID-19 linked to higher risk of kidney problems, study finds

A new study from West China Hospital, Sichuan University, reveals a strong link between COVID-19 and the risk of developing acute kidney disorders (AKD),...

Why hypothyroidism is more than just a thyroid problem

When we think of metabolism, we often imagine the speed at which our body burns calories. However, metabolism is much more than that—it's about...

Why does colon cancer in young adults become more common?

Doctors are increasingly noticing a troubling trend: more young people under the age of 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This rise in...