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A single protein was found to fuel brain aging, and shutting it down reversed memory loss. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers at UC San Francisco have uncovered a surprising culprit in brain aging: a protein called FTL1. In aging mice, too much of this protein weakened memory and disrupted neural connections. But when scientists blocked FTL1, the mice’s brains regained youthful function, …

Living in an ageist culture that equates sex with youth, you may believe things fizzle out in the bedroom after you hit a certain age. But in many cases, that’s just not true. In fact, 43% of Americans over age 50 say their sex life is “just as or more adventurous” than it was in their younger days, according to …

New Jersey health officials are asking transit riders to be wary of potential exposure to measles after an infected rider rode the rails last week. The state department of health says that a Hudson County resident with a confirmed case of measles rode the PATH train and Light Rail between August 13 and 15. Officials urged riders to make certain …

BLACKFOOT, Idaho – When Scott Hancock died of cancer in May, his wife Colleen knew his story was much more than a date of birth and a date of death. “If Scott had written his own obituary, it would have been simple: Born November 18, 1946 – Died May 18, 2025,” said Colleen. “I asked him, ‘What about the dash?’ …

Every summer, gardeners look forward to harvesting juicy, ripe tomatoes straight from the vine. But after all your hard work cultivating a delicious crop, imagine how disappointing it is to pop a tomato into your mouth and taste … nothing. This problem is more common than you might think and can happen due to several issues, such as overwatering and …

Two Queens residents contracted West Nile Virus, marking New York City’s first human cases in 2025, the health department said Friday. Officials also said the virus was also detected in blood donations from two other individuals, one residing in Brooklyn and the other on Staten Island. However, neither donor “met the criteria to be considered a case,” once interviewed, health …

Berkeley High School students arrive on campus in a 2021 file photo. Credit: Kelly Sullivan Just a week after Berkeley Unified students and educators went back to school, officials said Thursday that COVID-19 cases have been documented at “a few” local schools, including at Berkeley High where cases have occurred through contact with sick students.  California is again experiencing an …

A Hudson County resident with measles could have exposed other riders while traveling recently on several NJ Transit trains, the state Health Department announced Friday. Anyone who traveled on these transit line during the dates and times could have been exposed to measles and should monitor for symptoms that could appear as late as Sept. 11, health officials said: NJ …

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A major study suggests that beetroot juice may lower blood pressure in older adults by shifting the balance of bacteria in the mouth. Credit: Shutterstock Beetroot juice changed oral bacteria in older adults, lowering blood pressure. The results highlight dietary nitrate as a potential tool for healthier aging. The ability of nitrate-rich beetroot juice to lower blood pressure in older …