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March 5, 2025

Aging may speed up in areas with extreme heat, research suggests

Extreme heat may accelerate aging in older adults, a new study suggests. More days of higher temperatures resulted in faster biological aging, with potential negative health impacts.

February 26, 2025

Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin

“Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California San Francisco. A neurosurgeon comments on the findings.

February 25, 2025

Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it

A new study found that some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk, while others could increase the risk. A doctor comments on the findings.

February 23, 2025

Dementia risk could be lowered by doing this for 5 minutes a day: study

A study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that five minutes a day of light exercise may help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults. A doctor weighed in.

February 20, 2025

Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods

Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes for longer periods of time. Those medications, however, are not without their risks and side effects.

February 16, 2025

Military vet now cancer-free after experimental treatment: 'There is hope'

U.S. Navy veteran John Ryan shares how he beat lung cancer, which he believes is due to an immunotherapy clinical trial he underwent at Johns Hopkins.

February 14, 2025

104-year-old woman celebrates birthday by fulfilling most unusual wish

A 104-year-old woman spent her birthday in jail recently — a longtime bucket-list item for her. The nursing home resident had never been inside the local jail and wanted to see it for herself.

February 9, 2025

Alfalfa sprouts recalled due to potential listeria contamination

Wisconsin-based Jack and the Green Sprouts Inc. recalled its 5-ounce packages of alfalfa sprouts that expired on Jan. 29, as the product may be contaminated with listeria, the FDA reported.

February 2, 2025

Gen Z plans micro-retirement when they’ve barely started working 

Some Gen Z workers are turning traditional attitudes about employment on their head. They have embraced the idea of micro-retirement so they can take a break before they settle down.

February 1, 2025

One man knows the secrets of living a long, healthy life, and it's all about one activity

A man who is 92 is teaching others the secrets of living a long, healthy and fulfilling life by engaging in one activity he truly cares about. Ivan Pedley loves the game of ping-pong.