Read More Scince News Health a month ago How Ancient Lead Exposure Shaped Human Brain Evolution Interdisciplinary research reveals repeated lead exposure in hominids for over two million years. Fossil teeth, brain organoids and genetic analysis suggest lead may have shaped brain development, language-related genes and evolutionary differences with Neanderthals.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Common Solvent in Air Linked to Higher Parkinson’s Risk A nationwide study links outdoor exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE), a common industrial solvent, with a roughly 10% higher Parkinson’s risk in older adults, highlighting environmental factors in neurodegenerative disease.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Blood Clues: Detecting MS Years Before Symptoms Now UCSF researchers mapped a multiyear preclinical timeline for multiple sclerosis by analyzing 5,000+ blood proteins. Key early markers include MOG and IL-3, suggesting MS begins years before symptoms and opening the door to predictive blood tests.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Nanoplastics in the Brain: A Hidden Factor in Dementia Scientists have found nanoplastic particles in human brains and report higher levels in people with dementia. This discovery reframes how researchers study Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and neurodegeneration.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Fatty Acid Therapy Restores Age-Related Vision in Mice UC Irvine researchers found that injecting a specific very-long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid into aged mice reversed visual decline and molecular signs of retinal aging, offering a potential new approach to prevent age-related macular degeneration.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Rapid Tooth Loss in Elders Signals Higher Death Risk A large new study links faster tooth loss in older adults to higher mortality risk, suggesting dental decline can indicate underlying systemic problems and that regular dental care may reveal broader health issues.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Rare Infant Diabetes Traced to TMEM167A Gene Mutation Researchers identify TMEM167A as a new genetic cause of a rare neonatal diabetes syndrome. Stem-cell models show the mutation blocks insulin release and kills beta cells, linking this rare disorder to broader diabetes mechanisms.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Could Gut Methane Increase How Many Calories You Absorb? Research from Arizona State University shows methane-producing gut microbes can boost calorie extraction from high-fiber foods, revealing how microbiome composition may shape individual responses to diet and personalized nutrition.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Your Zip Code Predicts Dementia Risk — Brain Scan Evidence Wake Forest research shows neighborhood disadvantage measured by ZIP code correlates with brain changes linked to dementia. Findings highlight environmental injustice, social determinants, and policy implications for brain health.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Hidden Lead in Popular Protein Powders: What to Know Independent tests reveal many popular protein powders contain lead above California's safety benchmark. Learn which products were flagged, why lead matters, and practical steps to reduce exposure.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Why Aerobic Exercise Eases Knee Osteoarthritis Pain A BMJ review of 217 trials shows aerobic exercise — walking, cycling, swimming — best relieves pain and improves function in knee osteoarthritis. Learn what types of activity work, safety notes, and practical tips.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Exercise and Omega-3 Boost Immunity Against Root Infection A new rat study in Scientific Reports finds that regular exercise combined with omega‑3 supplementation reduces inflammation, bone loss and infection in chronic apical periodontitis — suggesting lifestyle measures can aid oral immunity.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago How to Keep Your Brain Sharp: Lifelong Strategies Now Discover how cognitive reserve, lifelong learning and social engagement can preserve brain health. Evidence-based strategies—from language and music to exercise—help delay cognitive decline and boost mental resilience.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago When Dementia Isn't Dementia: Treatable Liver Causes New analyses suggest up to 13% of US dementia diagnoses may be misattributed — actually caused by treatable liver dysfunction. Screening for hepatic encephalopathy and FIB-4 could reveal reversible cognitive decline.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Sound You Can't Hear Could Treat Alzheimer's and Cancer Focused ultrasound uses inaudible sound to open the blood-brain barrier, deliver drugs, and stimulate immune responses against cancer. Learn how this noninvasive technology is reshaping treatments for Alzheimer's, brain tumors and rare CNS disorders.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Millions May Have Lost Their Smell After COVID-19, Unaware A large U.S. study finds many people who had COVID-19 may have lingering, unrecognized loss of smell. Objective testing shows olfactory deficits in people who thought their sense of smell was normal.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Tiny Peptide Stops Parkinson’s Protein Clumps Early Engineered peptides from the University of Bath stabilize alpha-synuclein, preventing misfolding and toxic clumps in a worm model of Parkinson's. The cell-stable molecule spares normal protein function and points to a preventive strategy for neurodegeneration.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Tiny Neuronal Nanotubes May Drive Early Alzheimer's Spread Johns Hopkins researchers discovered tiny dendritic nanotubes that ferry toxic molecules like amyloid-beta between neurons, offering a potential new mechanism for early Alzheimer's spread and a novel therapeutic target.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Vaccine Halts Multiple Tumors in Mice for 250 Days A nanoparticle cancer vaccine prevented multiple tumor types in mice for 250 days by combining tumor antigens with a potent 'super' adjuvant. Results show strong, durable protection but remain preclinical.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago 30 Minutes a Day: How Light Activity Reboots Your Metabolism A randomized trial shows that replacing 30 minutes of daily sitting with light activity—standing, short walks, stair use—improves the body’s ability to burn fats and carbs, benefiting metabolic health in middle‑aged adults.
