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Cold sores may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in BMJ Open.Researchers examined 344,628 "case-control pairs." The pairs were matched in age, sex, geographical region and number of healthcare visits — but one had Alzheimer's disease and one did not.Of the groups studied, 1,507 people with Alzheimer’s also had herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which is the most common cause […]

"Army Strong" is more than just a tagline — for soldiers, it’s a requirement for duty.The U.S. Army requires that all active-duty soldiers prove their physical prowess by passing a rigorous fitness test. There have been multiple versions of the test over the years — and the Army recently announced that a new version has been adopted.On June 1, 2025, the military branch will roll out its new Army Fitness […]

While Memorial Day is a time for remembrance, it can also be a difficult period for many veterans, particularly those struggling with mental health.A program in Wyoming is helping to address those challenges by pairing veterans with wild mustangs in a unique approach to healing.VETERANS DAY: DENNIS QUAID, TRACE ADKINS AMONG HOLLYWOOD STARS HONORING OUR MILITARYAccording to data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from 2001 to 2022, veterans […]

Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research.Using machine learning, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified hundreds of metabolites (molecules produced during metabolism) that correlated with processed food intake.The team developed a "biomarker score" that predicts ultraprocessed food intake based on metabolite measurements in blood and urine, according to Erikka Loftfield, Ph.D., M.P.H., […]

More than half of sleep sessions end with the snooze button, with people sneaking in an extra 11 minutes on average, a new study reveals — but experts say it may not be a good idea.Researchers from Mass General Brigham analyzed data from the Sleep Cycle app, which included sleep habits from more than 21,000 people globally.Among the more than three million sleep sessions tracked, nearly 56% ended with the […]

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Proper handwashing could save a million lives a year, according to an expert — and yet many people are doing it improperly, often due to misconceptions surrounding the practice.Doctors recommend washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.The NFID 2025 State of Handwashing Report, recently released by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, provides details on Americans' handwashing habits (and mistakes).WHY […]

Glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly type of brain cancer, is known to have a very poor prognosis — but a new study suggests that a pain-relieving drug could extend survival.Researchers at Mass General Brigham have found that an already-approved medication — a pain reliever and anti-seizure medication called gabapentin — has been linked to improved survival in patients with glioblastoma.The findings were published in Nature Communications last week.MICHAEL BOLTON […]

Where you live could affect how you sleep at night.New research from Innerbody revealed that some areas of the country are more sleep-deprived than others.The study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other benchmarks from the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., ranking each on sleep duration and quality.HERE'S WHY 90% OF AMERICANS DON'T SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT, ACCORDING TO EXPERTFor each city, […]