1 million U.S. adults will develop dementia each year by 2060, study says - The Washington Post

New cases of dementia will double by 2060, when 1 million U.S. adults are projected to develop the memory-robbing condition each year, according to a new study.

Survival fear from prehistoric times drives today's moral outrage - Boing Boing

Our ancestors' fear of predators evolved into modern moral psychology and shapes today's heated political debates.

Almost Half of Americans Over 55 Face Dementia Risk - Neuroscience News

New research finds that the lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 in Americans is 42%, significantly higher than previous estimates.

Midlands area hospital to restrict patient visitation due to increased cases of flu, respiratory illnesses - WLTX.com

Cases of flu and other respiratory illnesses are increasing across the country, including South Carolina

Special gut bacterium could help cut sugar cravings - Medical Xpress

Researchers have identified a gut bacterium that may be associated with reduced dietary sugar intake. The findings, which are based on analyses of humans and mice, could aid the development of therapies to manage obesity and metabolic diseases, such as type 2…

Brain Oscillations Decode Pain Intensity - Neuroscience News

Parvalbumin (PV) interneurons in the primary somatosensory cortex (S1) have been identified as key players in encoding pain intensity and driving gamma oscillations, according to a study.

San Francisco reports H5N1 avian flu in child - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

'Quademic' fills Mississippi urgent care offices - WAPT Jackson

Health experts say they see a high case number of RSV, flu, COVID-19, and strep throat

Maladaptive personality traits linked to hypersexual disorder in men, study finds - PsyPost

Men with hypersexual disorder exhibit higher levels of emotional instability, impulsivity, social withdrawal, and interpersonal difficulties compared to men without the condition.

Observational study links home temperature to cognitive function in older adults - Medical Xpress

A groundbreaking study has identified a significant relationship between indoor temperatures and cognitive performance in older adults, shedding light on how climate change may pose an increased risk to cognitive health.

Drinking Cranberry Juice Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Arteries - Health Digest

Drinking cranberry juice every day can provide a host of health benefits. This red beverage may also have an unexpected effect on your heart health.

Fitness Matters More Than Weight When It Comes to Longevity, New Research Finds - Well+Good

We chatted with three health experts to find out why fitness matters more than weight for longevity, per a new study's findings.

Popular drinks linked to spike in diabetes, heart disease - PennLive

Millions of new cases of these disease occur each year.

First Local Detection of Hantavirus in 2025 - countynewscenter.com

A deer mouse collected on Jan. 3, 2025, in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, has tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus.

University of East Anglia finds cash rewards help smokers quit - BBC.com

The intervention works on the rewards systems in the brain like nicotine, says a researcher.

Metro-east lawmaker says he has prostate cancer, urges men to get tested - Belleville News-Democrat

Rep. Charlie Meier of Okawville IL said he will continue working while getting treatment. He urges men to get a PSA screening test.