June 20, 2025

Retinal asymmetry between eyes may serve as early indicator of cognitive frailty

by National Taiwan University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan   Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study led by researchers at National Taiwan University (NTU) reveals that subtle differences in retinal thickness between the eyes—known as inter-eye retinal asymmetry—may serve as an early and accessible biomarker for cognitive frailty, a high-risk condition combining mild cognitive […]

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Early dementia symptom ‘often’ includes 2 noticeable changes – not memory loss

While many are aware of memory problems as a sign of dementia, there’s another early symptom of the disease to be mindful of. Bookmark Comments1 News By Chanelle GeorginaSenior Audience Writer 10:38, 19 JUN 2025 Updated12:37, 20 JUN 2025 Dementia symptoms progressively become more noticeable In the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease – the most

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Early Signs of Cancer Found in Patient Blood 3 Years Before Diagnosis

Health18 June 2025 ByDavid Nield (Akram Huseyn/Unsplash) Spotting cancer early can significantly improve the chances of recovery, and US researchers have shown that blood biomarkers may reveal tumors more than three years before a diagnosis is made. The key lies in tiny fragments of genetic material shed by tumors. If a suitable analysis detecting these DNA signatures in

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Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows

June 18, 20255:44 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Rhitu Chatterjee 3-Minute ListenTranscript The study asked about signs of addiction to mobile phones, social media and video games. Those signs can include being preoccupied thinking about them and being unable to cut down on using them. Catherine McQueen/Moment RF/Getty Images If you or someone

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Tdap Vaccine: What It Is and What It Protects Against

By Vijay Kumar MalesuReviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Introduction What is the Tdap vaccine? Mechanism of action and immune response Who should get the Tdap vaccine? Health impact: What the Tdap vaccine protects against Safety and side effects Recent news and updates Public health implications Conclusions References Further reading As vaccine-preventable diseases re-emerge, the Tdap vaccine remains

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Higher ocean microplastics linked to more diabetes, stroke, and heart disease

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Jun 19 2025 Could the plastic in our oceans be quietly harming our hearts? A nationwide study reveals a concerning correlation between marine microplastic pollution and cardiometabolic diseases in US coastal communities. Study: Marine Microplastic Levels and the Prevalence of Cardiometabolic Diseases in US Coastline Counties. Image Credit: Tint Media / Shutterstock In a recent

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Targeted nanoparticles show promise for more effective antifungal treatments

In an advance that could lead to better treatment of troublesome fungal infections, Brown University engineers have developed a nanoscale drug delivery system specially targeted to fungal cells. A strain of Candida auris cultured in a petri dish – illustrative photo. Image credit: Shawn Lockhart via Wikipedia, Public Domain A team of researchers from Brown University

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Exercise-induced protein revives aging muscles and bones

Discovery and functional characterization of the myokine CLCF1, which decreases with aging but is secreted through exercise to prevent musculoskeletal aging Peer-Reviewed Publication National Research Council of Science & Technology FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail image: Group photo of the research team view more  Credit: Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) “Exercise is good for your health” is

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AI scientists and doctors partner to understand who is at risk for persistent post-surgical pain

by Washington University in St. Louis edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   Credit: Jonathan Borba from Pexels One of the most common surgical complications is postoperative pain that persists long after the surgical incision has healed, striking anywhere between 10–35% of the estimated 300 million people worldwide who undergo surgery yearly. The reason for this

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Most Medicare beneficiaries may pay more for drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act

by Jason Millman, University of Southern California edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Making prescription drugs more affordable was a key goal of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). However, most Medicare beneficiaries may end up paying more out of pocket for medicines as Part D plans adjust to the law’s new

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