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Stay Curious, Seniors

Pursuing an interest in a topic or hobby -- whether it's history or a craft or pickleball -- keeps us engaged and our brains sharp. >

How the Virus Behind COVID19 Reached Humans

Animals like civets, infected by bats and sold for fur and meat, seem to have transmitted the coronavirus to humans, not a lab leak. >

A Simpler Test for Prostate Cancer

Protein biomarkers in urine may be a better predictor of prostate cancer than a blood test for PSA. >

The Time to Change Unhealthy Habits

Young adults may get away with habits like smoking and drinking for a while, but by 35 or so, they begin to take a serious toll on health. >

Fowl News for Poultry Fans

Chicken is not quite the dietary free ride we tend to think it is. Three servings a week raises the risk of cancer and "bad" cholesterol. >

Teen Brains Grow on Sleep

Preteens who barely got seven hours of sleep a night had smaller brain volumes and poorer brain function. Kids who slept more did better. >

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. >

Parents, Don't Be Afraid to Have "That" Talk

Talking about the physical changes created to puberty and sex is hard for parents. But letting kids rely on peers and social media is worse. >

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. >

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