New study reveals connection between depression and heightened dementia risk in middle and later life
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that depression experienced in both midlife and later life is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia. Published in eClinicalMedicine, the research provides…
Immigrants Experiencing Partial Acceptance in America Report Worse Health Outcomes
A longstanding puzzle in social epidemiology is that immigrants often arrive in the United States healthier than the native-born population. Yet, this advantage tends to fade as they grow older.…
Early-Life Socioeconomic Factors May Leave a Lasting Imprint on Young Brains
Our brains shape who we are, but what shapes our brains? Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis sought to answer that question by examining how a…
Spatial Path Integration in Virtual Reality for Neurodegenerative Disease Prediction
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is known to begin many years before clinical symptoms become obvious, with subtle brain changes occurring long before noticeable memory loss or cognitive decline. Among the earliest…
The Brain’s Overnight Maintenance System: Sleep and Dementia Explained
Why are chronic stress, depression, cardiovascular disease, fragmented sleep, and aging all linked to a greater risk of dementia? In a new review article published in the journal Science, neuroscientist…
Healthy Living May Help Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia
With dementia cases projected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly seeking ways to prevent or delay the disease. While genetics play a major role in determining dementia…
Evidence Suggests Structured Daily Habits Could Help Delay Aging in Older Adults
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have found new evidence suggesting that structured healthy lifestyle habits may help slow important aspects of aging in older adults. The findings,…
Building Longer, Healthier Lives Through Public Health and Longevity Care
A new editorial published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on May 18, 2026, explores how public health systems may need to adapt in response to rapidly aging populations and the…
Smartphone Technology for Heart Rhythm Monitoring May Cut Healthcare Spending
A new study published in JAMA Cardiology shows that smartphone-based heart rhythm monitoring from home can significantly reduce same-day cancellations of planned electrical cardioversion procedures in patients with atrial fibrillation.…
Summer Sunshine Not Enough to Close Vitamin D Gap in Vulnerable Groups
Vitamin D levels remain low throughout the year among key at-risk groups in England, challenging the widely held belief that summer sunlight alone is enough to restore healthy levels. A…
Nutrition as a Key Component of Chronic Fatigue Care
Chronic fatigue has become increasingly common in modern society, where many people face growing workloads and limited time for rest. Beyond reducing quality of life, fatigue can also affect productivity,…
Not a Safe Alternative: Research Shows Herbal Cigarettes Are as Harmful as Tobacco Cigarettes
Herbal cigarettes are often marketed as natural, tobacco-free, and even therapeutic alternatives to conventional cigarettes. However, a new study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and…
Tick Defence: Prevention in Action
Few creatures are as widely disliked as ticks. Despite their small size, these parasites have a major impact on human and animal health by spreading viruses and bacteria to people,…
Microplastics Disrupt the Immune Response to Allergens
Tiny fragments of plastic are now found almost everywhere in our environment—from the air we breathe to the food we eat. While concerns about their impact on ecosystems have grown…
The New Normal: Elevated Perfectionism in Young Adults
Research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that college students today experience significantly greater pressure to be perfect than students did a generation ago. The study found that levels…
Eat Well and Spend Less: AI Highlights Practical Food Swap Strategies
A new study published in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) can help people eat healthier and spend less by recommending just one to three…