Earlier Menopause Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk in Women, Study Finds
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New research suggests a woman's age at menopause may be a critical indicator for long-term brain health.
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Early Menopause Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds
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New research suggests women experiencing menopause in their early 40s may develop Alzheimer's symptoms nearly two years earlier.
New Study Suggests 1 in 4 Former NFL Players May Have CTE
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Researchers estimate a minimum prevalence of 24.5% for the degenerative brain disorder among players who died between 2016 and 2021.
Two Unvaccinated Individuals Die of Measles in Pennsylvania
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The deaths mark the first reported measles fatalities in the U.S. this year and the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years.
What Happens to Your Body After a Cup of Coffee, From First Sip to Crash
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Experts detail the minute-by-minute effects of caffeine, revealing potential benefits and drawbacks of daily coffee consumption.
New Prostate Cancer Test Offers More Accurate Diagnosis Than Standard NHS Method
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The Stockholm3 test, while not available on the NHS, uses genetic and protein markers to identify aggressive cancers, potentially reducing over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatment.
Woman's Makeup Habit Leads to Debilitating Eye Condition and Life-Long Pain
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A daily mistake, common among many women, caused repeated corneal tears and a chronic condition doctors say is irreversible.
Major Brain Changes Around Age 50 May Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds
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New research indicates that a shift in the brain's immune cells after age 50 could contribute to neuroinflammation and cognitive decline.
High-Dose Vitamin D May Help Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Suggests
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New research indicates that supplementation with at least 5,000 IU of vitamin D daily may benefit cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.