Arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) reduce the risk of severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in extremely premature infants by almost half, according to a research paper published online in JAMA Ophthalmology. Source link
This winter’s brutal flu season is far from over, and COVID-19 cases have also increased recently. But a new survey conducted in recent weeks shows that vaccinations against both viruses are lagging among people aged 50 and older, and the national survey reveals the key reasons. Source link
Going out for fun during the winter like sledding, throwing snowballs or ice skating can be a sure cure for cabin fever. It’s also a great way for kids to get the 60 minutes of exercise they need daily. Just make sure your child is wearing the right clothes – and know when it’s time…
Radon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas. It occurs naturally in rocks, soil, and water—and it can become trapped inside homes, offices, or schools. There is no known safe level of radon. Unlike carbon monoxide poisoning, there are no symptoms associated with radon exposure. Source link
Protein is having a moment, with federal guidelines significantly increasing the recommended amount people should eat each day and products ranging from coffee drinks to Pop-Tarts boasting increased levels of the nutrient. Eating enough protein is important for good health, but people who want to increase their intake need to make sure they choose quality…
Due to an aging, more diverse population and significant increases in risk factors, at least six in 10 American adults are projected to have some form of heart disease, with related health care costs tripling. This is a figure that is expected to increase. All types of cancer cause more deaths each year than heart…
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition where proteins (called amyloid) accumulate in the brain, causing the blood vessels to weaken. According to the preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2026, held in New Orleans on February 4-6, 2026, people with CAA are four times more likely to develop dementia…
A four-biomarker blood panel of aminopeptidase N (ANPEP), polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (pIgR), CA19-9, and thrombospondin-2 (THBS2) increased the detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) compared with measuring CA19-9 levels alone, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research. Source link
The largest study of its kind from the Boston University CTE Center suggests that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) should be recognized as a new cause of dementia. Research published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia studied 614 brain donors who were exposed to repeated head trauma, primarily sports athletes. Source link
Americans born in the 1960s and early 1970s were found to have higher levels of loneliness and depressive symptoms, and poorer memory and physical strength than previous generations. Such declines are largely absent in peer countries, especially in Nordic Europe, where outcomes have improved over time. Source link
