AI tool predicts dementia risk, brain age, and brain cancer
Share on PinterestA new AI tool may help predict disease risk using brain MRI datasets. Image credit: Tunvarat Pruksachat/Getty Images The wellness of the brain plays an…
Dementia: Do shingles vaccines lower risk?
Share on PinterestOlder adults vaccinated against shingles have lower dementia risk, a new study says. Shingles vaccination linked to lower dementia risk, more evidence suggests. Image credit:…
Early bird vs. night owl: 3 differences that may affect weight, muscle
Share on PinterestA person’s biological clock and chronotype, as well as their lifestyle habits, may influence their health in the long run. Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy According to…
AI can help identify future fall risk by assessing core muscles
Share on PinterestResearch suggests that AI can help predict fall risk by analyzing abdominal CT scans. Image credit: Diego Martin/Stocksy A new study suggests that artificial intelligence…
Pancreatic cancer: 3-drug combo effective in mouse models
Share on PinterestCould an experimental drug trio fight difficult-to-treat pancreatic cancer? Experiments in mouse models show promise. Image credit: adamkaz/Getty Images Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is the most…
Nipah virus outbreak: Why experts are watching closely
Share on PinterestDespite the recent outbreak in India, health experts suggest the Nipah virus is an unlikely candidate for a global pandemic. Image credit: CharlesGibson/Getty Images Two…
Dementia: Hypertension, heart disease, other factors linked to risk
Share on PinterestA new study delves deeper into how lifestyle factors could influence dementia risk. Image credit: Elena Popova/Getty Images While the causes of dementia are complex,…
Why women may have better heart health than men earlier in life
Share on PinterestA new study finds that men tend to develop cardiovascular disease earlier than women. FG Trade/Getty Images A new study examines differences in heart disease…
Cancer: 30 preventable risk factors account for 40% of cases
Share on PinterestAlmost 40% of cancer cases globally are preventable, according to a new landmark study. Image credit: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A new landmark analysis from the…
Older adults may benefit most from HIIT exercise, study suggests
Share on PinterestAn Australian study suggests that HIIT exercises could be optimal for body composition in older age. Image credit: rbkomar/Getty Images A study suggests high-intensity interval…