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  1. Speed-Based Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk by 25%, Landmark Study Finds

    Speed-Based Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk by 25%, Landmark Study Finds

    A 20-year NIH-backed trial shows adaptive visual processing speed training - not memory or reasoning apps - delivers statistically significant, lasting dementia protection.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Long COVID Taste Loss Tied to Molecular Changes, Not Structural Damage

    Long COVID Taste Loss Tied to Molecular Changes, Not Structural Damage

    New research finds persistent taste dysfunction in long COVID stems from reduced PLCβ2 and TAS1R3 gene expression-not nerve damage or lingering virus.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Nurse-Led Bladder Protocol Boosts Radiotherapy Precision

    Nurse-Led Bladder Protocol Boosts Radiotherapy Precision

    A nurse-led bladder management strategy significantly improves reproducibility and reduces repeat imaging in prostate hypofractionated radiotherapy.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Oral Insulin Pill Shows Promise in Early Diabetes Study

    Oral Insulin Pill Shows Promise in Early Diabetes Study

    Japanese researchers develop a peptide-based oral insulin delivery system that significantly lowers blood sugar in diabetic mice.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  5. Infections Linked to Higher Stroke Risk in Young Adults

    Infections Linked to Higher Stroke Risk in Young Adults

    Study finds recent infections increase odds of unexplained stroke in adults under 50, with biomarker changes suggesting inflammation.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. AI Mammography Results Undermine Patient Trust Without Context

    AI Mammography Results Undermine Patient Trust Without Context

    A new study reveals that discordant AI findings in mammography reduce patient trust and increase anxiety when not properly explained by clinicians.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Aging Well: 8 Daily Habits That Signal a Healthy Brain at 60+

    Aging Well: 8 Daily Habits That Signal a Healthy Brain at 60+

    Research shows over-60 adults maintaining eight daily disciplines without struggle exhibit robust executive function-a key predictor of physical and psychological health in aging. Habits include consistent sleep, mindful eating, and emotional control.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Sleep Apps May Increase Anxiety for Insomniacs, Study Finds

    Sleep Apps May Increase Anxiety for Insomniacs, Study Finds

    New research reveals sleep tracking apps can worsen anxiety in people with insomnia by increasing focus on sleep quality.

    2mo ago 1 min read