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Midlife blood test may reveal Alzheimer’s disease risk in advance

A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk for Alzheimer's disease decades ahead of time, allowing for possible preventive therapy.

11 Nov 2025

Single daily polypill improves heart function and quality of life in heart failure patients

Adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) who took a "polypill" combining medications prescribed for the treatment of heart failure, had improved heart function and symptoms, better quality of life, fewer hospitalizations and greater medication adherence than those taking the medications individually, according to a late-breaking science presentation today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

10 Nov 2025

Health care costs jump to the fore as candidates jockey to be California governor

California's gubernatorial election is a year away, and the field of primary candidates is still taking shape. But one persistent issue has already emerged as a leading concern: the cost of health care.

10 Nov 2025

Study advances the possibility of age-based pancreatic cancer treatment

While some risk factors for cancer can be mitigated through lifestyle choices such as diet or exercise, aging is not one of them. In the case of pancreatic cancer, it also can limit treatment options if a patient is too frail to be safely treated with surgery or other alternatives.

10 Nov 2025

One cup of coffee a day could keep atrial fibrillation from coming back

A multicenter randomized clinical trial found that moderate caffeinated coffee intake after cardioversion significantly lowered the recurrence of atrial fibrillation or flutter compared with abstinence. The findings challenge long-standing advice to avoid coffee in cardiac arrhythmia patients and support its safety at typical consumption levels.

10 Nov 2025

Long-term poverty and rising unsecured debt may increase risk of premature mortality

Adults who experience poverty-level family income-whether sustained or intermittent-over two decades spanning young to mid-adulthood face a significantly higher risk of dying prematurely than those who are never in poverty, according to new research led by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

10 Nov 2025

Drinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation

Drinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes rapid, irregular heartbeat and can lead to stroke and heart failure.

10 Nov 2025

Do dietary supplements really improve muscle health in non-athletes?

Dietary supplements can support muscle health, but their effectiveness varies. This review explores their role in physical activity and age-related muscle loss.

10 Nov 2025

Study shows record surge in reduced kidney function worldwide

Record numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study shows. Figures rose from 378 million people with the disease in 1990 to 788 million in 2023 as the world population grew and aged, making it for the first time a top 10 cause of death worldwide.

8 Nov 2025

New study reveals CKD affects nearly 800 million adults worldwide

The number of adults living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has more than doubled since 1990, reaching nearly 800 million worldwide, according to new research published in The Lancet. The findings come from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 study, which tracked CKD trends among adults age 20 years and older across 204 countries and territories from 1990 through 2023.

7 Nov 2025

Mismatch in kidney tests may reveal hidden health risks

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows.

7 Nov 2025

Reproductive effort affects lifespan under harsh conditions

Scientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in humans. However, despite some hundred years of research, there is no unequivocal evidence for this link.

7 Nov 2025

New molecule offers a promising avenue to treat triple-negative breast cancer

A new molecule developed by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University offers a promising avenue to treat intractable cases of triple-negative breast cancer - a form of cancer that is notoriously aggressive and lacks effective treatments.

7 Nov 2025

Simple family-based tool enhances early detection of postoperative delirium

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia shows that family members and caregivers can play a critical role in detecting delirium after surgery using a simple tool known as the Family Confusion Assessment Method.

7 Nov 2025

Rising premature deaths prevent many Americans from reaching the age of Medicare eligibility

For 60 years, Medicare has served as a social safety net. Workers pay into the system over their lifetimes with the expectation that they will be able to access affordable health care when they turn 65.

7 Nov 2025

Scientists uncover mechanism driving efficient protein deacetylation by Sir2 enzyme

Sir2, an enzyme belonging to sirtuins, has been effectively involved in the deacetylation of proteins. A tandem allosteric effect of reactant and product is responsible for the efficient deacetylation cycle of the Sir2 enzyme, reveal researchers from Science Tokyo.

7 Nov 2025

Study reveals trends and future projections of cancer mortality in China

Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in China, accounting for nearly one-quarter of all deaths nationwide. Rapid socioeconomic change, environmental exposure, and an aging population have intensified the burden of cancer across the country.

7 Nov 2025

How diet affects aging metabolism differently for men and women

Research reveals sex-based differences in diet's impact on metabolism, highlighting plant proteins for men and moderate wine for women in older adults.

7 Nov 2025

Who is willing to trust home-care robots in Japan?

Research in Japan shows that openness and trust are key to accepting home-care robots, impacting willingness to share personal data for development purposes.

7 Nov 2025

The Moslows' $4 million gift transforms women's health education and research

When Linda Moslow, A16P, A18P, entered perimenopause in her early 40s, she was blindsided. "I'd always been healthy and grounded in wellness," she says. "Suddenly, I couldn't recognize myself." The months of anxiety, sleeplessness, and confusion that followed left her feeling unmoored until she found a team of doctors who helped her understand what was happening.

6 Nov 2025