Diets that lower inflammation might cut dementia risk, study indicates
A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods might help people avoid dementia, especially if they have an elevated risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.
Jul 1, 2026
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Dry mRNA vaccine patches reveal design rules for room-temperature storage
New research could help make future mRNA vaccines easier to store and distribute. The study, involving RMIT University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School, identified conditions that help ...
Jul 8, 2026
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Less sugar early in life may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's
Sugar restriction during the first 1,000 days after conception may significantly reduce a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's by up to 46%. Those are the findings of a new study published in the journal npj Aging that ...
Lead levels in children have dropped, yet children of color and children from low-wealth families are still exposed
Blood lead levels in young children in the United States declined in the last decade, but state data reveal that children of color and children from low-wealth families are still exposed to higher levels of lead, according ...
Jun 11, 2026
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Home blood pressure tests could prevent heart attack and stroke
Allowing patients to measure and record their blood pressure at home has been linked to a drop in the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke, shows a study recently published in the European Heart ...
Jun 11, 2026
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Foundation fights medical errors that claim 200,000 US lives a year
Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one organization believes those deaths can be stopped.
Jul 9, 2026
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New listeria labeling proposed for smoked salmon and other ready-to-eat foods
Researchers from the DTU National Food Institute are proposing a new labeling scheme designed to give consumers a better opportunity to choose ready-to-eat foods, such as smoked salmon and spiced pork roll, without risking ...
Jul 1, 2026
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India's immunization program reduced child mortality but highlights need for coordinating health, education policies
Each year, approximately 700,000 children worldwide die from diseases that vaccines could have prevented, nearly all of them in low- and middle-income countries. New research from University of Notre Dame economist Santosh ...
Jul 15, 2026
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New National Digital Health Index identifies communities most at risk of being left behind in the digital health era
As telehealth, remote monitoring and artificial intelligence-powered health tools become increasingly integrated into health care delivery, a new study published in JAMA Network Open introduces the first comprehensive national ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Magnesium is essential, but supplements have limited benefits in healthy people. Here's what the science says
Magnesium has become one of the most popular supplements on the market. People take it for a host of reasons, ranging from better sleep to reducing stress, preventing muscle cramps, boosting energy levels and preventing deficiencies.
Jul 7, 2026
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