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Two drugs already approved by the FDA for cancer treatment may hold the key to reversing Alzheimer’s disease in patients, experts say.  Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) believe that letrozole, a hormone-based breast cancer drug, and irinotecan, a lung and colon cancer chemotherapy medication, can help reverse brain damage caused by the incurable neurodegenerative disease.    In …

Mineral found in everyday diet that may reduce Alzheimer’s  Surrey LiveView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

A breakfast rich in fiber, unsaturated fats and protein may help balance blood sugar. For steady blood sugar, dietitians recommend white bean and avocado toast.  It’s filled with nutrients to power you through your morning and takes just 5 minutes to make. As a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, I know firsthand how influential our food …

Socially anxious people are better at detecting subtle signs of anger  PsyPost Source link

Massive sleep study reveals surprising cost of going to bed late  TheStreet Going to bed earlier may help you hit fitness goals  Harvard Gazette Scientists Say This Is the #1 Best Bedtime If You Want to Be Fitter and Healthier  NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts Early to Bed, Active Tomorrow: Sleep Hack May Boost Exercise Time  Athletech News A Massive New Study of 20,000 …

Key Questions Answered: Q: What brain region is being studied to understand aggression?A: Researchers are focusing on the thalamic nucleus reuniens, which connects memory, emotion, and decision-making areas of the brain and may play a key role in impulsive aggression following trauma. Q: How does early-life trauma influence aggression later in life?A: Trauma during childhood can alter brain circuits that …

By Arielle Zionts for KFF Health News Cassandra Palmier had been meaning to get her son the second and final dose of the measles vaccine. But car problems made it difficult to get to the doctor. So she pounced on the opportunity to get him vaccinated after learning that a mobile clinic would be visiting her neighborhood. “I was definitely concerned about …

On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious disease specialist, I study how germs spread in public spaces and how to prevent the spread. I even teach a course called “The …

Infection From Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills Boy in South Carolina  The New York Times Death confirmed from rare and deadly ‘brain-eating amoeba’ in southern lake  Fox News Patient dies of brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina, hospital confirms  CBS News Brain-eating amoeba case in the US: The first symptoms you should never ignore  Times of India Community supports family of amoeba infection victim  WIS News 10 Source …

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised concerns about a significant increase in chikungunya virus cases. Known for its mosquito-borne transmission, the virus has caused outbreaks in several regions, including La Réunion and Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. According to The Conversation, between August 2024 and May 2025, more than 47,500 confirmed cases and 12 deaths were reported in …