Health

A new, stronger flu shot could slash Alzheimer’s risk in half, according to new data.The study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), found that adults 65 and older who received a high-dose influenza vaccine had a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who received the standard dose.The immune system naturally weakens with age, making older adults less responsive […]

Cholera can quickly become life-threatening, but the best defense might be sitting in your pantry.New research from UC Riverside in Southern California reveals that a high-protein diet can effectively "disarm" the bacteria, slash infection levels by 100-fold, and stop the disease in its tracks before it turns fatal.Published in the journal Cell Host and Microbe, the study found that diets rich in casein, the main protein in milk and cheese, […]

Reaching for the salt shaker at the kitchen table may seem like second nature for some – but it could reveal troubling details about your health.Recent Brazilian research, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, investigated the impact of adding salt to food with a focus on older adults.The study used national survey data from more than 8,000 Brazilians over the age of 60, collected between 2017 and 2018.AGING […]

A dangerous drug smuggling trend has been reported among U.S. jails and prisons, highlighting a growing health risk.Synthetic cannabinoids have been increasingly detected in fatal overdoses among incarcerated individuals, according to a recent alert from The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE).These man-made psychoactive substances are designed to mimic the effects of THC, the primary active component of cannabis.FATAL DRUG COMBINATION SPARKS ALERT AS 'RHINO TRANQ’ SPREADS ACROSS […]

A former marathon runner who was diagnosed with the same condition as Celine Dion worries that crowds could be a "trigger" during the singer’s recently announced comeback.Jon Kelf, 56, was a five-time marathon runner before he was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS) in 2019, SWNS reported. Dion revealed her own diagnosis in late 2022.SPS causes progressive muscle stiffness and severe muscle spasms that can lead to chronic pain, falls and […]

There’s a known link between sleep and brain health – but recent research has specifically highlighted the impact of rest on neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.A study published in NPJ Dementia found that tau pathology – the buildup of toxic brain proteins that is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s – is also linked to hyperactive brain activity and poor sleep.This could be a reason why people with Alzheimer’s often struggle with […]

Parents’ drinking habits really do rub off on their children, a new study suggests.Specific parenting interventions can break the cycle of generational substance use, even if the parents don't stop drinking themselves, according to researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo.The study analyzed data from more than 4,200 Brazilian teens and their guardians, finding that parents' drinking habits are a leading predictor of whether their teenagers will partake in […]

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to expand the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into hospitals, integrating federal nutrition standards into patient care.On March 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), led by Dr. Mehmet Oz, sent a memo directing hospitals to align their meals with the guidelines by reducing ultraprocessed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, refined carbohydrates and added sugars.Kennedy reportedly shared that Oz’s memo effectively acts like […]

Unexplained shoulder pain could signal a more serious problem, experts warn.While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also be a phenomenon called "referred pain" stemming from liver cancer. Pain in the right shoulder blade has been linked to early signs of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society.COMMON DRINKING HABIT MAY QUIETLY TRIPLE RISK […]