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A New Safeguard Against Dementia: Blood Pressure Control

If you have high blood pressure, meds to lower it will protect you from a stroke or heart attack and likely cut your risk of dementia. >

Surprising Findings on Loneliness Around the World

It is not always true that aging raises the likelihood of being lonely. Globally, loneliness is often worse among those in middle age. >

NIH Slashed Science Funding Across States That Backed Trump

The funding cuts to the NIH have upended research in red states as well as blue. It may take years to get investigations back up to speed. >

Checkpoint Inhibitors Boost Seniors' Response to Immunotherapy

Aging immune cells can find it difficult to mount an anti-cancer response, but a new form of cancer treatment seems to reinvigorate them. >

Better Physical, but Not Mental, Health Among U. S. Youth

Teens' physical health has bounced back post-pandemic, but the same is not true of their emotional wellbeing. Anxiety and depression are up. >

Pets Bring Big Benefits

Having a pet is good for you. They can keep you fit and ease stress. In fact their emotional value is equal to that of a really big raise. >

Treatment Add-On Improves Outcomes for Coronary Patients

Statins help people recover from a heart attack, but they often are started too late and leave patients vulnerable to a second coronary. >

When Your Therapist is a Chatbot

Can an online AI-generated therapy session help people dealing with depression, anxiety or eating disorders? The answer appears to be "Yes." >

What’s Lost: Trump Whacks Tiny Agency That Works To Make the Nation’s Health Care Safer

The AHRQ collects data on U.S. health care expenditures and outcomes and funds research aimed at improving the safety and delivery of care. >

Activity Monitor Readings Offer Early Warnings on Heart Problems

Step count and heart rate info from smartphones and activity trackers can be used to identify potential heart problems before they happen. >

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