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What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlifeBrain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline af...
In 2012, scientists from Arizona and Norway revealed that honeybees can rejuvenate aging brains. Years later, it advanced efforts to slow age-related cognitive decline in humansBrain aging research: Older honeybees showed renewed learning abilities after changing social roles. Scientists observed significant molecu...
Researchers found how smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure may affect Alzheimer's and vascular dementia differentlyNew research indicates dementia risk factors impact the brain uniquely. Common vascular risks damage brain blood vessels and white matter. ...
Scientists uncover how ancient Roman concrete became more durable over nearly 2,000 yearsResearchers have made significant strides in understanding the enduring nature of ancient Roman concrete, which has surprisingly withstood ...
A 7,000-year-old discovery in Norway shows Stone Age people were shaping ecosystems long before farmingAncient fish traps reveal Stone Age hunter-gatherers introduced brown trout into Norway's isolated Lake Tesse. These communities deliberate...
A rare Greenland shark found in Ireland gave scientists new clues about how it lives for centuriesGreenland shark lifespan explained: A rare Greenland shark washed ashore on Ireland's west coast in April 2026. Researchers estimated the s...
In 2003, NASA sent tiny worms aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. After the disaster, scientists discovered that an aluminium container had helped them survive the deadly impactWhen Space Shuttle Columbiabroke apart on February 1, 2003, all seven astronauts lost their lives. Yet one NASA experiment survived. Tiny C...
An American doctor measured one fingernail for 35 years, his scientific experiment won an Ig Nobel but in literatureFor thirty-five years, Dr. William B. Bean kept a detailed account of his left thumbnail's growth. His self-study unveiled striking pattern...
Researchers develop chewing gum that targets HPV and microbes linked to head and neck cancerChewing gum that targets cancer-linked oral bacteria: Researchers developed bioengineered chewing gum targeting head and neck cancer microb...
What was so special about Wrangel and St. Paul islands, where Woolly Mammoths survived until their extinction? Scientists revealed the answer two decades agoFor years, scientists believed the last woolly mammoths disappeared because inbreeding and genetic decline made survival impossible. A land...
Hidden world beneath the Persian Gulf? Scientists say a lost freshwater oasis may have sheltered early humansNew research suggests the Persian Gulf was once a green landscape. Underground aquifers may have fed freshwater springs, creating a habitab...
Scientists develop AI-based framework to show how distinct parts of brain ageNew AI maps brain aging differences across distinct regions. This model reveals how brain changes correlate with cognitive function over ti...
Type 2 diabetes patients on metformin, take note: After 60 years, scientists find this drug has hidden effects on the brainDiabetes: Recent studies reveal that metformin may influence blood sugar management via the brain. This medication stimulates a distinct br...
Could skipping squats and lunges be hurting your health as you age? Experts warn of hidden heart risks, blood sugar problems, weaker bones if you don't train legsSkipping squats and lunges may mean missing more than a chance to build stronger legs. Experts explain how regular leg exercises can suppor...
Do you consume protein for good health? Scientists say eating less could slow ageing & improve your metabolismNew research suggests that consuming less protein may benefit many adults. According to the review, reducing protein intake could improve m...
How are you, dad? A lush-green Indian state is grappling with an ageing problemKerala, India's fastest-ageing state, is emerging as a blueprint for tackling the country's ageing population and elderly care challenges. ...
He is 119 years old and still smiling. Scientists are studying his 3 simple daily habits that helped him outlive almost everyone on EarthJosé Flores Flores, a 119-year-old Costa Rican man, may be the world's oldest living person. He attributes his remarkable age to hard work,...
India, China bore one-third of global 'bad' cholesterol burden in 2023: StudyHigh LDL cholesterol caused 3.6 million deaths globally in 2023. India and China bore one-third of this worldwide disease burden. The numbe...
US scientists finally uncover how a rare longevity gene may protect the brain from Alzheimer's and the discovery could reshape future treatmentsA rare APOE2 gene variant offers protection against brain cell aging. This gene helps brain cells repair DNA damage and resist cellular agi...
'This may be scary...': Bryan Johnson, diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, says he 'cloned' himself as a newborn to reverse agingBryan Johnson announced cloning himself as a newborn for future medical advancements. He believes this technology will revolutionize health...