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Life -- Neuroscience News - Prasinezumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting alpha-synuclein aggregation, shows promise in slowing motor deterioration in rapidly progressing Parkinson's disease (PD), according to an exploratory analysis from the phase 2 PASADENA...

Life -- Neuroscience News - People with Parkinson's disease experience altered bodily sensations related to basic emotions differently from healthy individuals. Utilizing electronic body maps, participants identified how emotions like anger, happiness, and sadness...

Life -- Live Science - A new antibody drug for Parkinson's disease appears to slow the progression of its movement-related symptoms, at least in some patients.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - A record-high 57% of Americans say they would feel better if they could get more sleep; Americans average a historically low 6.5 hours per night. Stress levels have been rising, especially among young women.

Life -- Stat - CHICAGO - The split between Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Mass General Brigham has been messy.

Some people who don't see breakups coming wonder what went wrong, and maybe channel the sorrow into a love ballad. But Mass General Brigham is taking...

Life -- Neuroscience News - A pivotal hypothesis paper challenges existing theories on Parkinson's disease origins, proposing environmental toxicants as key culprits. This study suggests that Parkinson's can start from the brain's smell center or the gut, influenced...

Life -- Stat - WASHINGTON - The company responsible for a global recall of sleep apnea machines will be barred from resuming production at U.S. facilities until it meets a number of safety requirements, under a long-awaited settlement announced Tuesday by federal...

Life -- Live Science - In a lab study, scientists have pinpointed a potential way to "break the inflammatory cycle" of asthma.

Life -- Psychology Today - The recent dramatic rise of cancers in young people, illustrated by Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis, parallels the introduction of blue-rich LED lights and screens.

Life -- Psychology Today - Cannabis has shown increasing promise in treating many aspects of the causes and effects of dementia.

Life -- Neuroscience News - A new clinical trial revealed fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a potential new treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD), showing significant improvement in motor symptoms. The study explores the connection between the gut microbiome...

Life -- Stat - The booming class of GLP-1 drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy is not only effective for diabetes and obesity, but is also showing early potential to help with conditions involving the brain, like mental health disorders, Alzheimer's, and even,...

Life -- Neuroscience News - Researchers employing computational models have made a significant leap in understanding the aggregation of alpha-synuclein protein, crucial in Parkinson's disease development. This study marks the first to map the molecular dynamics...

Life -- Neuroscience News - A new pilot study presents a compelling case for the ketogenic diet as a dual-action treatment for individuals with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, who often suffer metabolic side effects from their...

Life -- Psychology Today - A Personal Perspective: Surprisingly, not everyone is happy in retirement. Use these easy tips to discover the type of retirement that best suits your personality and goals.

Life -- Stat - For babies who are breastfed, their first source of sustenance is filled with proteins, sugars, hormones, vitamins, and minerals - just the right amount of nutrients for an infant.

That milk could also lower the risk of asthma, diabetes, and allergies....

Life -- WebMD - WebMD explains 15 cancer symptoms that men should discuss with a doctor.

Life -- Psychology Today - Vitamin D helps regulate calcium metabolism and is involved in immune function. It helps prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, cancer, and some forms of dementia.

Life -- Stat - WASHINGTON - There's a fight brewing over the future of decaf coffee.

Consumer health advocates are petitioning the Food and Drug Administration to ban a key chemical, methylene chloride, used to decaffeinate coffee beans. While the chemical is...

Enterprise -- ZDNet News - A new comparison page not-so-subtly points out the benefits of an iPhone 15 over an iPhone 11 and iPhone 12, but makes no mention of the iPhone 13 or iPhone 14.

Life -- Neuroscience News - Researchers identified key risk factors and genetic influences impacting a specific brain network vulnerable to aging, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. This 'weak spot' in the brain is especially susceptible to diabetes, air...

Life -- Stat - For years, researchers have been hopeful they could get under the hood of multiple sclerosis. The neurological condition shows up in over 2.5 million people around the world, but it doesn't always look the same. If science could point its light...

Life -- Reader's Digest - If you own a dog, you've no doubt been there: You're eating lunch, and your dog's eyes are following your movements. You're brushing your teeth, and your dog is looking up at you. You're watching TV, and your dog is watching you. You...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Americans' economic confidence in March remains higher than it was in late 2023.

Business Wire -- Carnegie Learning, a global leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education, announced today that MATHstream was named a winner of The 2024 EdTech Awards for best video-based learning solution. MATHia(r) was named a finalist for best...

Life -- Neuroscience News - A new study reveals that Lewy body disease, a major neurodegenerative disorder second only to Alzheimer's, may start developing in individuals as early as middle age, well before symptoms manifest. Utilizing unique Finnish forensic...

Life -- Reader's Digest - For animals that eat out of the garbage and roll around in the grass, dogs sure do love their creature comforts, especially a snugly place to sleep. From a cozy dog bed to your memory foam mattress, the softest location is often your...

gizmag -- The Power Mole wirelessly transmits 10 watts of electricity through window glass, allowing indoor outlets to power outdoor devices. It's built on the inductive coupling technology utilized in wireless smartphone charging systems.

Life -- WebMD - After Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis announcement, read how experts advise telling kids that a parent has cancer.

Life -- Psychology Today - Personal Perspective: The joy of retirement can be challenged by many unanticipated stressors. Building resilience in midlife better prepares us for this period of transition.

Life -- Neuroscience News - A new study explores the molecular connections between Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's, supporting the notion of Alzheimer's as "Type 3 diabetes." This study finds that a high-fat diet suppresses a crucial gut protein, Jak3, leading...

Life -- Reader's Digest - When my husband and I adopted our first dog in 2010, we never asked ourselves the question, "Why do dogs bark?" Instead, we spent time wondering whether our dog would ever let out a woof. Rio, a Labrador retriever mix, didn't bark for...

Life -- Neuroscience News - The CaMKII protein, critical in brain and heart function, can be regulated to mitigate Alzheimer's and heart conditions using three types of drug inhibitors. Their findings, published in Cell Reports, reveal that these inhibitors allow...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Married people are more likely to be thriving in their wellbeing than adults who have never married, are divorced or are living with a domestic partner.

Life -- Reader's Digest - No matter how cute your pup is, or the particulars of your dog's behavior (like whether he needs professional training), you have lots of love for your canine. Man's best friend has all sorts of unique features from tail wagging to paws...

Life -- Reader's Digest - When you're looking for dogs that are good with cats, it's a bonus if you already have one of these cat breeds that get along with dogs. Still, even the most easygoing cats may not be a good fit for certain dog breeds, particularly those...

gizmag -- Eating a keto diet prevented the mild cognitive impairment that's often seen in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease by altering the way brain cells connect and communicate, new research has found. The researchers suggest that adopting the diet may...

Media -- CNBC - Business - Medicare patients can soon get coverage for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy as long as it is prescribed to reduce their risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Life -- WebMD - Some supplements are good for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - others are dangerous. WebMD explains which supplements and herbs to take or avoid with RA.

Life -- GearMoose - Isn't it always the case that on days when you're running late, you can't for the life of you remember where you left your keys? Okay, if we're being honest, this happens even on days when we have plenty...

Life -- Reader's Digest - Popular bulldog breeds that make great petsEnglish bulldogs have long been an American favorite. The classic breed, simply called bulldog by the American Kennel Club (AKC), has served as the mascot for the United States Marine Corps...

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I've been seeing some articles lately about the value in hiring, engaging, and retaining older workers. That's great. Statistically, the U.S. has more job openings than job seekers. Some of this...

Business Wire -- DoorDash and Wing Announce Drone Delivery Pilot in the US

Life -- Phys.org - Leaving paid work opens the door to potentially the best stage of life, and a new study published in The Economic Journal confirms the health and well-being benefits that can stem from retirement via an individual's increased "locus of control,"...

Life -- Reader's Digest - Why are grocery prices so high right now?If you feel like your grocery runs are costing more lately, you're not wrong. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) cited that at-home food prices (meaning, nonrestaurant spending) increased...

Life -- Neuroscience News - A ketogenic diet significantly postpones the onset of Alzheimer's-related memory decline in mice, a phase akin to human mild cognitive impairment preceding Alzheimer's disease. Key findings highlight the molecule beta-hydroxybutyrate...

Life -- Neuroscience News - A new study highlights the importance of middle age in understanding and predicting future cognitive health. Researchers emphasize that this period, traditionally between 40 and 65 years, is pivotal for identifying risk factors for...

Life -- WebMD - Your child's growing pains might be something else, like juvenile idiopathic arthritis. WebMD explains how to tell the difference.

Media -- Evertiq - Retail giant Walmart has entered into an agreement to acquire smart TV maker Vizio in a USD 2.3 billion deal. I

gizmag -- Sleep apnea can negatively impact health and well-being, but treatment is limited to poorly tolerated positive pressure masks (CPAP) and, in the worst cases, surgery. However, in a recent trial, a nasal spray showed promise as a treatment for the most...