A silent brain disease can quadruple dementia risk
Researchers studying nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy sharply raises the risk of developing dementia. Within five years, people with the…
Alzheimer’s scrambles memories while the brain rests
When the brain rests, it usually replays recent experiences to strengthen memory. Scientists found that in Alzheimer’s-like mice, this replay still occurs — but the…
Middle age is becoming a breaking point in the U.S.
Middle age is becoming a tougher chapter for many Americans, especially those born in the 1960s and early 1970s. Compared with earlier generations, they report…
New Guide Aims to Improve UTI Care as Telehealth Use Grows
SUNDAY, Feb. 1, 2026 — Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, send millions of Americans to urgent care every year. But today, many people no longer…
Scientists discover how to turn gut bacteria into anti-aging factories
Researchers found that small doses of an antibiotic can coax gut bacteria into producing a life-extending compound. In worms, this led to longer lifespans, while…