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Scientists Uncover Protein That Ages the Brain, Along with a Way to Stop It
Ageing is notoriously unkind to the hippocampus, the region of the brain that underpins our ability to learn, store memories, and recall past experiences. Over time, this critical structure begins…
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Older Adults Using Hearing Aids Effectively May Face Lower Dementia Risk, HKUMed Study Finds
Researchers from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine…
Replacing Red Meat with Salmon May Improve Health and Cut Carbon Emissions
New research from the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton suggests that replacing…
Tomato and Soy Juice Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Obese Adults
A tomato-soy juice enriched with plant compounds linked to health benefits significantly reduced markers of…
Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive…
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Why Grip Strength Matters as We Grow Older
New research has highlighted a little-known structure deep within the brain that may be essential for maintaining physical strength as…
A genetic blind spot: how ‘junk’ DNA might hold Alzheimer’s clues
When most people think about DNA, they tend to picture genes that determine physical traits, influence behaviour, and keep the…
Scientific Laboratory Study Detects No Changes in Stress Levels or Brain Activity Following 5G Exposure
A recent GOLIAT research programme conducted by scientists at INERIS found no measurable biological effects from short-term exposure to 5G…
Technion Faculty of Biology reports breakthrough findings on the mechanisms of immune system ageing
Researchers at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Biology have uncovered a distinctive process that contributes to…
Study reveals shared genetic basis for obesity in diverse ancestral groups
Obesity is recognised as a worldwide health crisis that affects millions of people and contributes to a wide range of…
New research links X-chromosome gene to elevated risk of MS and Alzheimer’s in women
Scientists at UCLA Health have identified a gene on the X chromosome that fuels inflammation in the female brain, providing…
Study reveals inherited connection between early cognitive ability and longer parental lifespan
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have found strong genetic evidence linking children’s intelligence to how long their parents live.…
Why Age Matters in Vaccine Response and What Can Enhance Protection
As flu season approaches and vaccination campaigns begin once again, a long-standing challenge comes back into focus: vaccines often do…