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Cognitive decline is typically considered a hallmark of aging — but research suggests that not everyone is susceptible.A study from Northwestern University looked at a group of 80-year-olds who appeared to have memory skills on par with 50-year-olds, as the researchers aimed to understand the differences in their brains.These people were classified as "SuperAgers," defined as those 80 and older who have memories of those 30 years their junior, according […]

A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand was hospitalized and underwent major surgery after swallowing as many as 100 magnets.The teen, who suffered four days of stomach pain before being admitted to Tauranga Hospital, had ingested between 80 and 100 high-power magnets, each around 5×2 millimeters in size, according to a Friday report in the New Zealand Medical Journal."Accessibility to high-power magnets is a rising concern for our pediatric population, which […]

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be painful and sometimes frequent, especially for women and seniors.UTIs can occur with the introduction of bacteria, like E. coli, into the system, which can be caused by poor hygiene, sexual activity, inability to empty the bladder fully and other factors, according to experts.New research from The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and Kaiser Permanente Southern California has estimated that nearly […]

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Bubble tea can be a delicious, sweet treat — but is it all that good for you?Consumer Reports has released the results of a recent investigation into the contents of a bubble tea (also referred to as boba tea) beverage, suggesting potentially concerning levels of lead.Bubble teas typically contain a brewed tea of choice, milk or creamer, sweetener, flavor and tapioca pearls, or jelly-textured bubbles known as boba, which sit […]

As the global population ages, the prevalence of Parkinson’s continues to rise, with an estimated 25 million people expected to be living with the neurological disease by 2050.The incurable progressive disorder affects motor abilities and other nervous system functions, typically causing stiffness, tremors, balance problems and slowed movement, along with mood changes, cognitive decline and sleep disturbances.Although Parkinson’s usually emerges after age 60, some early-onset cases do occur.AIR POLLUTION MAY […]

A common vaccine could help to fight cancer, a new study suggests.For cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy, researchers found that receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine within about 100 days of starting immune checkpoint therapy was associated with substantially better survival.Researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center analyzed data from more than 1,000 cancer patients with Stage 3 and 4 non-small cell lung cancer […]

A new strain of mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, has surfaced in Southern California.There have been three confirmed cases of clade I mpox, according to the California Department of Health (CDPH), which released a statement on Oct. 17.The unrelated cases were identified in the City of Long Beach and Los Angeles County.DEADLY MOSQUITO-BORNE VIRUS SPARKS CDC TRAVEL ALERT — COULD IT REACH THE US?The department warned that although public […]