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A new study highlights advantages of the Mediterranean diet in reducing risk of Alzheimer’s. The findings are especially significant for individuals of highest genetic risk. The diet is largely plant-based, with lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans. The food that people choose could have a powerful impact on the risk of developing dementia. That’s according to a …

Something rather curious happened — both nationally and locally — last week when BYU football coaches ended months of speculation and named true freshman Bear Bachmeier as the Cougars’ starting quarterback in their season opener Saturday against Portland State. The move seemed to boost the collective morale of BYU fans throughout the country, and thoughts that the season was going …

BYU student discovers previously unknown “blooming flower” origami folding pattern. The new technique has an infinite number of variations that can expand into 3-D forms. The designs have potential applications in space systems, medical devices and architecture. Brigham Young University student Kelvin (Zhongyuan) Wang’s love of paper folding just led to a discovery that added a new chapter to an …

The 19th-ranked BYU Cougars soccer team grabbed a massive upset victory Saturday night at home, beating the 4th-ranked UCLA Bruins 1-0. Ellie Walbruch connected on a penalty kick in the 14th minute, and the Cougar defense staved off a potent Bruins attack the rest of the way as BYU moved to 2-0-1 on the young season. UCLA goalkeeper Daphne Nakfoor …

This article was first published in the Cougar Insiders newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each week. Bear Bachmeier has a nice ramp to begin his college career at BYU. As the first true freshman starter to begin a season in Provo, he’ll have two winnable games at home and a Big 12 schedule that many …

It’s Bear season at BYU. The Cougars will start Bear Bachmeier at quarterback in their season opener against Portland State, BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick told reporters Tuesday. “Bear has earned the job,” Roderick said. “He’s had a great camp and he’s our guy.” Special Collector’s Issue: “1984: The Year BYU was Second to None” Get an inclusive look inside …

A new COVID-19 variant, XFG or “Stratus,” has become the dominant strain in U.S. The stratus variant has been detected in wastewater in 30 U.S. states, the CDC reports. While viral activity level remains ‘moderate’, several states have showed high levels. A new COVID-19 variant, XFG — nicknamed “Stratus” — is now the dominant strain in the U.S. And the …

Utah’s first human case of West Nile virus for 2025 has been found in Salt Lake County. The infected individual was hospitalized with a severe form but is now recovering at home. Three Salt Lake County mosquito abatement districts have tested positive for the disease. The Salt Lake County Health Department on Thursday announced Utah’s first human case of West …

The will-he or won’t-he-play era of Big 12 football — and men’s and women’s basketball — is over. The Big 12 Conference announced Wednesday that it will publicly provide player availability reports for all conference games in football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball. The decision was approved by all member institutions and the policy will include updates in the days …

A recently completed study indicated potential muscle weakness caused by Ozempic and similar drugs. Such drugs still have significant health benefits like controlling blood sugar and helping people lose weight. The question is whether some people who use Ozempic are more susceptible to losing muscle strength. Mice aren’t people, but they have a lot in common with humans genetically. And …