More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating condition that causes memory loss, trouble finding the right words, difficulty solving problems and other cognitive issues. Alzheimer’s gets progressively worse over time and is the most common cause of dementia among older adults.Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s is an important way to … Read more
We don’t yet fully understand how or why dementia begins.The term covers a range of degenerative conditions that typically occur in later life and are usually characterized by a decline in cognitive function.But while the many pathways it takes are yet to be fully unraveled, scientists are gaining an ever clearer picture of the factors … Read more
– credit, Cindy Allbridge A 22-year-old Utahan with Down Syndrome has just become a certified fitness instructor for the popular fitness program UpBeat Barre. UpBeat Barre instructor and co-owner of VASA Fitness in Kaysville, Jane Johnson, said she had kept her eye on Aubry Allbridge for some years, noticing how the young woman was exceptionally … Read more
A drowning bat that was rescued from Shelley Lake in Raleigh this month tested positive for rabies, according to the Raleigh Police Department. Police say a person tried to take the bat to a wildlife rehabilitator in Charlotte, but the animal died on the way. The person then took the bat back to Raleigh, where … Read more
The prenatal to postnatal development of our brains involves a complex cascade of chemicals, branching brain-signaling pathways, and unfolding neural cells – the evolution of a universe in microcosm. This incredibly intricate development can lead to potentially debilitating conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and chronic tic disorders (CTDs), such as Tourette disorder (TD), which affect up … Read more
When Mercedes was told by her doctor that she could be prescribed GLP-1 weight loss jabs in 2024, she broke down. “[When] she said yes, I cried in her office. And I didn’t really stop crying for a week,” she said.“Finally, after being overweight my entire life, this was going to save me. My struggle, … Read more
Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day, and a new study has uncovered yet another reason to justify that claim.Researchers recently found that a common breakfast habit was associated with a 29% higher risk of fatality, with the relationship appearing particularly concerning among people over 40.However, not everyone was convinced … Read more
A haunting mystery about the rise in colon cancer cases among young people has been lingering around our news feeds for at least six years now. Medical researchers have struggled to nail down a what’s causing it—although they’ve offered plenty of potential suspects, like ultraprocessed foods, microplastics, and antibiotics, to name a few. But judging … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Florida mosquito-control agencies are stepping up surveillance, inspections and spraying, as officials expect the number of locally acquired dengue fever cases in Tampa Bay and across the state to rise in the coming weeks.As of Sept. 1, the number of dengue fever cases originating in Florida this … Read more
Pexels/Reddit Parents have the right to set boundaries for their babies. The following story is about a new mother who repeatedly asked her family not to kiss her 10-week-old baby on the face. Her husband’s brother-in-law kept kissing the baby despite being told several times, and he even did it while he was sick. Now, … Read more