April 5, 2026 5 key factors may predict stroke risk years after first event, study finds New research reveals five factors that may predict another stroke after a mini stroke, including hypertension, smoking and three specific stroke subtypes.
April 3, 2026 Breakthrough ALS study launches as drug aims to slow disease progression The PREVAiLS study, believed to be the only recruiting phase 3 ALS trial, aims to slow disease progression and preserve function in early-stage patients.
March 27, 2026 Common medical condition seen years before dementia develops, study reveals A new study links cystitis and bacterial infections to a 19% higher rate of late-onset dementia, suggesting severe infections may accelerate cognitive decline.
March 27, 2026 Popular diet tied to lower dementia risk for some groups, study reveals A new study suggests that eating more unprocessed meat may slow cognitive decline in older adults carrying the APOE gene variant, which is linked to Alzheimer's risk.
March 26, 2026 Dementia risk signals could lie in simple blood pressure readings, researchers say New research suggests that routine blood pressure checks may predict dementia risk years before symptoms, with one metric linked to a 76% higher risk in adults under 65.
March 24, 2026 Stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic erodes heart health benefits quickly, new study finds Stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic quickly erodes heart protection, with two years off the medication raising cardiovascular risk by 22%, a new study finds.
March 23, 2026 Parkinson's risk increases with exposure to common chemical, study suggests New research from UCLA links prolonged exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos to increased Parkinson’s risk, with supporting evidence from both human and animal studies.
March 21, 2026 Giants' Cam Skattebo issues apology for 'lapse in judgment' after downplaying CTE, asthma Cam Skattebo apologized after he dismissed CTE and asthma as fake during a podcast, calling his remarks a "lapse in judgment" after backlash quickly grew online.
March 19, 2026 Wim Hof breaks down his three-pillar method for more energy, less stress "The Iceman" Wim Hof explains how exposure to low temperatures, breathing and focused mindset work together to support physical performance and improve stress response.
March 19, 2026 'Ice man' shares one daily habit that could boost wellness and brainpower Science confirms the Wim Hof Method reduces stress and boosts energy through cold exposure therapy and breathwork. Wim Hof and study author Dr. Jemma King discuss.