Aging does not happen quietly in the brain. Over time, it starts to slow down, not just in how fast we think, but in how well our brain keeps itself healthy.
A major reason is a slow buildup of inflammation deep inside the brain, especially in…
Category: 6. Health
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One in five Nepalis aged over 30 found hypertensive and obese – Asia News Network
April 20, 2026
KATHMANDU – One in five people above 30 from across the country are found to be suffering from high blood pressure, and nearly the same number suffer from obesity, a new report of a nationwide study shows.
The burden of…
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What still drives childhood vaccine gaps in the United States
Even as overall childhood vaccine coverage stayed relatively high in the United States, this national study shows that where a child lives, their family’s resources, and access to care still shape who gets fully protected.
Study:…
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Annual Meeting 2026 Press Program | Newsroom
The American Association for Cancer Research is hosting its 117th Annual Meeting from April 17-22, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
The AACR Annual Meeting is the focal point of the cancer research…
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HIV treatment reduces accelerated biological aging by nearly four years, landmark study shows
European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) news release
A major study presented at ESCMID Global 2026 has found that antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces accelerated biological aging in people with HIV by nearly…
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Scientists make Parkinson’s drug from plastic in world first
It’s easy to see discarded plastic as nothing more than waste. Much of it ends up in landfill, breaking down into microplastics that seep into water supplies and threaten the environment, and potentially human health. But what if the…
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Insect repellents may stop bees from finding their way home
A mosquito repellent designed to make warm evenings more pleasant may be causing an invisible problem for bumblebees.
A new study suggests that even short exposure to a common insecticide can make it much harder for them to find their way back…
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Artificial saliva made from sugarcane shields teeth from decay
Researchers have found that an artificial saliva made from a sugarcane protein can protect radiation-damaged teeth from acid and slow the occurrence of cavities.
The finding creates a possible new defense for people who lose saliva after cancer…
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Annual Meeting 2026 Press Program | Newsroom
The American Association for Cancer Research is hosting its 117th Annual Meeting from April 17-22, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
The AACR Annual Meeting is the focal point of the cancer research…
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Scientists revive dying cells by injecting healthy mitochondria
Healthy mitochondria that can be guided into failing cells can help damaged neurons survive both human and mouse tests.
That result generates more than a general rescue approach and produces treatment plans that can be directed to specific cells…
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