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September 11, 2025

Common prescription drugs linked to surge in fall-related death rates among seniors

Certain prescription medications, including beta-blockers and gabapentinoids, could increase fall risk in older adults, as some experts claim that reducing unnecessary drugs could prevent injuries.

September 8, 2025

'Harmless' virus found lurking in Parkinson's patients' brains, new study shows

Researchers discovered Human Pegivirus in brain tissue from five of ten Parkinson's patients, suggesting the virus may play a role in the neurodegenerative disease.

September 2, 2025

Early Alzheimer’s signs detected in 3 minutes with new brainwave test

A new passive brainwave test records brain activity while patients view images to detect memory-related changes linked to early Alzheimer's development.

September 1, 2025

Dementia risk slashed with one common health intervention, study finds

Treating hearing loss with hearing aids may prevent dementia, as 40% of dementia cases are linked to modifiable risk factors like untreated hearing loss.

August 24, 2025

Omega-3 may help to protect women from Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

Research reveals biological differences in lipids between sexes as two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease are women, study suggests dietary changes.

August 23, 2025

Country star Ronnie McDowell told son he was 'having a stroke' during live performance

Country star Ronnie McDowell reveals what he told his son as he was suffering a stroke mid-performance at a Pennsylvania music festival earlier this summer.

August 20, 2025

Jeff Bezos’ mom’s death spotlights Lewy body dementia symptoms and risks

Jackie Bezos, mother of Jeff Bezos, has died at 78 after battling Lewy body dementia, a complex neurological disorder that affects brain chemicals and cognitive function.

August 19, 2025

Cutting out alcohol and medicating sooner could prevent 'silent killer,' experts say

Health experts urge earlier blood pressure treatment to prevent heart disease, as well as cutting out alcohol, as new guidelines focus on comprehensive risk factors.

August 15, 2025

Tennis champion Monica Seles reveals incurable disease as doctor shares what to know

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness that fluctuates throughout the day, with symptoms ranging from eye issues to breathing problems.

August 15, 2025

Specific symptoms could warn of MS more than a decade before diagnosis, study finds

A new University of British Columbia study finds that MS patients visit doctors more frequently for mental health issues and fatigue many years before diagnosis.