February 10, 2026 Former Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins dies at 56; family cites possible CTE Former Detroit Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins died at age 56 after an NFL career that spanned 10 seasons. His 60.5 sacks rank seventh in franchise history.
February 10, 2026 Your daily coffee habit may play a role in dementia risk, study finds New Harvard study of 130,000+ people finds that drinking two to three cups of coffee daily cuts dementia risk by 18%. Caffeine appears key to brain protection benefits.
February 5, 2026 House Republicans sound alarm over CCP-linked fake research threatening US taxpayer-funded science House Republicans warn Chinese "paper mills" may be flooding U.S. science with fake research, potentially compromising taxpayer-funded programs and grants.
February 4, 2026 Marijuana compound may help prevent dementia when paired with common drug A new study finds THC, when combined with an anti-inflammatory drug, improved memory and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain damage in mice, raising hope for future treatment.
February 3, 2026 Does cancer reduce Alzheimer's risk? New study explores the connection New research reveals why cancer patients may have lower Alzheimer's risk. Scientists discover that cancer releases a protective protein that clears brain plaques.
February 3, 2026 Grandparents who babysit their grandchildren stay mentally sharper, new study reveals New study reveals grandparents who care for grandchildren show improved memory and verbal fluency, potentially slowing mental decline in older adults.
February 3, 2026 Hidden brain condition may quadruple dementia risk in older adults, study suggests Nearly one in four adults over age 50 may have a hidden brain condition tied to sharply higher dementia risk, even without a history of stroke, researchers warn.
February 1, 2026 Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert Chicago health officials issue urgent alert after seven meningococcal disease cases, including two deaths. Know the symptoms and warning signs.
January 31, 2026 Early Parkinson’s could be detected decades before symptoms with simple blood test Swedish researchers discovered a blood test that can detect Parkinson's disease up to 20 years before symptoms appear, offering hope for early intervention.
January 29, 2026 Alzheimer’s risk tied to how the body handles sugar after eating, study finds Genetic study reveals that people who have elevated blood glucose two hours after eating face significantly higher Alzheimer's disease risk. University of Liverpool researchers analyzed data.