Health

A simple blood test could predict not only a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but also the year symptoms will begin.Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis set out to determine if levels of a specific protein in the blood could be used as a "biological clock" to predict when signs of the disease will emerge.The specific protein, known as p-tau217, forms "tangles" in the […]

Some surveys find that about 75% of U.S. adults have used supplements, while federal survey data shows that 58% used one in the past 30 days — but some groups should exercise caution, experts say.There are many different supplements — including vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids and probiotics — designed to fill nutrient gaps and support overall wellness. Some target specific functions, such as immune support, muscle recovery and bone […]

A newly discovered virus hiding inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer, according to new research.Scientists in Denmark found that colorectal cancer patients were about twice as likely to carry a previously unidentified virus within Bacteroides fragilis, a bacterium that normally lives in the human gut, according to the study published in Communications Medicine earlier this month.Researchers say the discovery could help scientists better understand the role […]

Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile — it may also help you live longer.Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a reduced risk of serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis.At the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference, which took place in Arizona last week, a group of researchers explored this evidence, calling the mouth a "gateway to […]

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Eric Dane’s death has sparked conversations about the speed and severity of ALS.Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, the progressive illness — officially called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — is debilitating and fatal. While only about 5,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year, the average life expectancy is just two to five years, according to the ALS Association.Dane, who most famously starred as Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan on ABC's "Grey’s […]

A father was diagnosed with prostate cancer after chalking his nightly bathroom trips up to drinking too much fluid before bed, as reported by SWNS."I would wake up in the middle of the night and go to the loo a couple of times, but I never thought too much of it," Ed Matthews, who lives in London, told the news outlet.Matthews wrote off the early warning signs — until he […]

People with greater exposure to air pollution could face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by Emory University in Atlanta.Air pollution has previously been established as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, as well as other chronic conditions, like hypertension, stroke and depression, the researchers noted.Since those other conditions are themselves linked to Alzheimer’s, the researchers said it’s not yet clear whether air pollution harms […]

Hundreds of geese have reportedly died in New Jersey, and bird flu is suspected to be the culprit.More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds — almost all of them Canada geese — were reported between Feb. 14 and Feb. 16 across seven counties, according to New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).Although tests are still pending, officials say the deaths were likely caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), […]