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…
Groundhog Day Explained: Why This Furry Forecaster Still Matters
SATURDAY, Jan. 31, 2026 — Every Feb. 2, Americans turn to a groundhog to see whether winter will stick around. But Groundhog Day is about…
Late bedtimes are linked to higher heart disease risk
People who naturally stay up late may be putting their hearts under added strain as they age. A large study tracking more than 300,000 adults…
The early turning point when men’s heart risk accelerates
Men start developing heart disease earlier than women, with risks rising faster beginning around age 35, according to long-term research. The difference is driven mainly…
Breakthrough sepsis drug shows promise in human trial
A new drug developed by Australian researchers has shown promising results in reducing sepsis in a Phase II clinical trial involving 180 patients. The carbohydrate-based…
Most Doctor-Made YouTube Health Videos Lack Strong Proof, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 — Many health videos on YouTube, even those made by doctors, may not be giving viewers reliable medical information, a new…