Research has found the shingles vaccine not only prevents the painful, blistering rash in older people, but also protects the brain.
Category: 8. Health
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Q&A: Can a routine shingles shot lower risk of dementia?
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Brainstem region may drive high blood pressure via nerve connections
Scientists have discovered that a part of the brain may be behind high blood pressure.
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Short-term effects of haze exposure on clinical and subclinical cardiovascular indicators among adults in Nanjing
Yang, Z. et al. Haze weather and mortality in China from 2014 to 2020: Definitions, vulnerability, and effect modification by haze characteristics. J. Hazard. Mater. 466, 133561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133561 (2024).
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Getting a grip on aging: Study pinpoints brain region tied to frailty
A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age. The findings could help detect and prevent frailty before it begins.
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Report reveals 5-year relative survival rates for all cancers up to 70% in the US
Five-year relative survival rates for all cancers combined have increased to 70% for people diagnosed during 2015 to 2021 in the United States, according to the “Cancer Statistics, 2026,” report, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
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Fruit fly pigmentation guides discovery of genes that control brain dopamine and sleep
Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to conditions like Parkinson’s disease, depression and sleep disorders. While scientists know a great deal about how dopamine…
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New mouse models advance study of key male fertility gene
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have developed new mouse models to study a key male fertility gene, providing insights that could help scientists understand and eventually treat male infertility.
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FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies
For years, the Food and Drug Administration provided an informational webpage for parents warning them of the dangers of bogus autism treatments, some promoted by anti-vaccine activists…
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fatty15 Joins the New Year Wellness Conversation With a Focus on Cellular Health
With January already here and many people begin setting health-focused intentions, interest is growing around wellness supplements designed to support long-term health. One product gaining attention is fatty15, a supplement centered on cellular…
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Hallow’s Prayer App Promotes Reflection and Calm at the Start of 2026
The start of a new year usually brings a lot of noise with it. New goals, new rules, new expectations. There is often a feeling that everything needs to change all at once. Hallow’s prayer app is encouraging something much quieter by helping…
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