Newfound brain network is a ‘secret system’ made of helper cells - Nature

Webs of star-shaped cells called astrocytes connect distant parts of the brain, allowing long-distance exchange of molecules.

Punctuated decline of human cooperation - Nature

Cooperation in group lending declines over time due to shifting behavioural motivations, briefly rebounds after loan restarts, then declines faster again, revealing systematic deviations from rational behaviour driving long-term cooperation loss.

The Surprising Diet That Could Raise Your Dementia Risk by 25%, According to a New Study - EatingWell

A new study links certain unhealthy plant-based diets to a 25% higher dementia risk. Learn which foods impact brain health and how to eat for prevention.

There’s a new sex party crasher in town… & he’s drug-resistant and lives in your gut - Queerty

One gay doctor is calling for more "d*ck washing stations" at parties.

Ubiquitination of glycogen and metabolites in cells and tissues - Nature

Nature - Ubiquitination of glycogen and metabolites in cells and tissues

Caspase 5c amplifies Wnt via APC cleavage to promote intestinal homeostasis - Nature

CASP5 expression is restricted to the human intestinal epithelium, and the CASP5C isoform has a key role in promoting Wnt signalling, which is required for epithelial homeostasis, through binding to dishevelled and cleavage of APC to regulate β-cate…

Psychology says the loneliest thing about getting older isn't what you lose, it's the growing recognition that most of the people you love are loving a version of you that's five, ten, or twenty years out of date - VegOut

Psychology says the loneliest thing about getting older isn't what you lose, it's the growing recognition that most of the people you love are loving a version of you that's five, ten, or twenty years out of date - VegOut

As we age, the deepest loneliness comes not from being forgotten but from being remembered too well—trapped in the amber of others' memories while the person they love has quietly evolved into someone they no longer recognize.

HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 - Medical Xpress

Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older. That's the result of a new study we co-authored in the journal Scientific Reports.

N.J. reports first measles case of 2026. Resident may have exposed others at 2 locations. - NJ.com

Measles is highly contagious and can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area.

2 Key Things Women over 60 Should Do for Better Gut Health - EatingWell

We asked a gastroenterologist: What are some things that women over 60 can do to benefit their gut health? Here’s what she had to say.

Low-dose triple-pill cuts risk of recurrent stroke by about 40%, global trial shows - Medical Xpress

Treatment with GMRx2, a single pill combination of three low-dose blood pressure medicines, significantly reduced the risk of another stroke in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage and high blood pressure. Results from the TRIDENT randomized controlled tria…

US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness - AP News

U.S. health officials have stopped the publication of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations. A spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the decision on Wednesday, citing concerns about the st…

Red hair may be increasing as study points to surprising evolution trend - Fox News

A Harvard study indicates natural selection has favored red hair for millennia, suggesting redheads may become more common as humans continue to evolve.

Excessive napping in older adults may signal serious health issues, study finds - KTLA

A study released this week suggests that excessive daytime napping in older adults could be a warning sign of underlying health problems, not just a harmless habit. Researchers with Mass General Brigham and Rush University Medical Center tracked more than 1,3…

WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV - World Health Organization (WHO)

<p>In a landmark achievement for Caribbean public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates The Bahamas for becoming the latest Caribbean nation to be certified as having eliminated the mother-to-child transmission of HIV.</p><p><span style="b…