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Air Pollution Raises Alzheimer’s Risk, Protect Seniors Now

Ella Ford February 20, 2026

A large Emory University analysis of U.S. Medicare records found a clear association between higher air pollution exposure and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with the pattern strongest among people who had suffered a

Single DMT Dose Reduces Depression Symptoms, Experts Urge Caution

Ella Ford February 19, 2026

Researchers tested a single intravenous dose of the psychedelic dimethyltryptamine, or DMT, in people with treatment-resistant depression and found a measurable reduction in symptoms for the group that received the drug versus placebo. The small,

New Jersey Acts After Hundreds Of Dead Geese, Bird Flu Suspected

Ella Ford February 19, 2026

Officials in New Jersey reported a sudden spike in wild bird deaths, with more than a thousand Canadian geese found dead or ill over a three-day stretch, and authorities suspect highly pathogenic avian influenza. Parks

Boosts Heart Health When Adults Stop Eating Three Hours Before Bed

Ella Ford February 19, 2026

A new study from Northwestern University suggests that stopping eating at least three hours before bed, dimming lights in the evening and extending the overnight fast by a couple of hours can nudge heart and

Alzheimer’s Threat From Chlamydia Pneumoniae Demands Early Testing

Ella Ford February 18, 2026

A new study from researchers at Cedars-Sinai finds a familiar respiratory bacterium, Chlamydia pneumoniae, tucked into retinal and brain tissue of people with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting infections and the inflammation they trigger might speed up

Short Oatmeal Diet Lowers LDL Cholesterol, Study Finds

Ella Ford February 18, 2026

A short, tightly controlled trial found that a brief oat-focused diet produced measurable drops in bad cholesterol and nudged other heart risk factors in the right direction, while nutrition experts weighed in on how oats

NJ Family Urgently Appeals To Community For Kidney Donor

Ella Ford February 17, 2026

A New Jersey family is urgently seeking a living kidney donor for 13-year-old Thaddeus Giansanti, who was born with serious kidney problems and now faces imminent failure of his only remaining kidney. After surgeries as

Minnesota Warns Fungal Outbreak Threatens Public Safety At Encampments

Ella Ford February 17, 2026

Minnesota health officials are tracking an outbreak of Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, or TMVII, a contagious fungal infection that produces ringworm-like rashes. Cases began appearing in mid-2025 and public health teams have set up enhanced

Protect Seniors, Lower Bedroom Temperatures To Boost Heart Health

Ella Ford February 17, 2026

This article looks at new research linking bedroom temperature at night with heart strain in older adults, outlines how the study was done, reports its main findings, notes limitations, and highlights gaps in nighttime temperature

Jessie James Decker Champions Marriage Body, Prioritizes Family Health

Ella Ford February 17, 2026

Country star Jessie James Decker has turned a simple gym clip into a family-first fitness message, showing how hydration, home-cooked meals and active kids shape a healthy household. A viral squat video pushed a different

Trump Administration Restores Whole Foods Focus, Elevates Meat

Ella Ford February 16, 2026

The new inverted food pyramid from the Trump administration has refocused the national conversation on what constitutes healthy eating, spotlighting meat, whole foods and fats while pushing whole grains to a smaller role. Reactions from

Ave Maria Measles Outbreak, Campus Maintains Vaccine Waivers

Ella Ford February 16, 2026

A measles outbreak at Ave Maria University in southwest Florida has drawn attention as the largest recent cluster on an American college campus, amid a broader national uptick in cases. This article outlines who is

Kefir And Fiber Reduce Inflammation, Outperform Omega-3 Supplements

Ella Ford February 16, 2026

New research finds that a simple synbiotic — kefir paired with a diverse prebiotic fiber mix — cut markers of whole-body inflammation more than omega-3 supplements or fiber by itself, suggesting gut microbes are a

Study Finds Moderate Cannabis Boosts Brain Volume, Urges Caution

Ella Ford February 15, 2026

A large new analysis draws a surprising connection between cannabis use and brain structure in middle-aged and older adults, finding larger volumes in several regions and modestly better scores on certain cognitive tests, while researchers

Dark Chocolate Flavanols Boost Brain, Protect Heart Like Exercise

Ella Ford February 15, 2026

Researchers in Japan report that bitter plant compounds called flavanols — found in dark chocolate, red wine, tea and berries — can trigger a rapid brain response that briefly sharpens attention and memory, likely by

Boost Longevity With Sleep, Strength, Fiber, Smart Hormone Care

Ella Ford February 14, 2026

This piece looks at practical ways women can add healthy years to life by focusing on sleep, nutrition, strength, and mental engagement, and it includes direct advice from a menopause specialist on how these pillars

Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk 25%, Protects Senior Independence

Ella Ford February 14, 2026

The long-running ACTIVE trial tracked nearly 3,000 older adults and found that focused brain training, especially speed-of-processing drills with follow-up sessions, was linked to a meaningful drop in dementia diagnoses over two decades; researchers say

TrumpRx Offers Prescription Savings, Strengthens Patient Choice

Ella Ford February 14, 2026

This quick roundup pulls together a string of recent health and human interest headlines, from alarming trends in young-onset colon cancer to surprising research on common household remedies, plus one raw, personal story about family

Hawaii Must Protect Native Birds, Ramp Up Mosquito Control

Ella Ford February 14, 2026

Scientists have found that avian malaria is far more widespread among Hawaiian forest birds than previously thought, with both native and introduced species able to infect mosquitoes and sustain the disease across islands. A large

GLP-1 Weight Drugs Raise Scurvy Risk, Threaten Nutritional Health

Ella Ford February 13, 2026

Australian researchers warn that popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be exposing users to malnutrition and even rare conditions like scurvy, because trials and prescribing practices often overlook what people actually eat while losing weight. Scurvy

Colorectal Cancer Kills Van Der Beek, Sparks Screening Urgency

Ella Ford February 12, 2026

After James Van Der Beek’s death following a 2½-year fight with colon cancer, doctors and researchers are sounding the alarm about rising colorectal cancer in younger adults, the likely drivers behind the trend, common warning

Pink Noise Study Finds It Harms REM Sleep, Use Earplugs

Ella Ford February 12, 2026

A new sleep lab study suggests that the popular practice of using sound machines, especially pink noise, may chip away at critical sleep phases, and simple earplugs might offer better protection against disruptive environmental sounds.

Aloe Vera Compound Could Slow Alzheimer’s, Defend Senior Health

Ella Ford February 12, 2026

This article examines fresh laboratory modeling that points to compounds in aloe vera, especially Beta sitosterol, as possible inhibitors of enzymes tied to Alzheimer’s, outlines what the simulations show about safety and absorption, records cautious

Obesity Boosts Infection Deaths, Conservatives Demand Healthcare Reform

Ella Ford February 11, 2026

A large study following nearly 550,000 adults over 14 years links excess body fat to worse outcomes from infections, showing higher hospitalization and death rates for people with obesity and estimating that a notable share

Act On Colon Cancer Warning, Change In Bowel Habits

Ella Ford February 11, 2026

James Van Der Beek, who died at 48, had only a subtle sign before his colon cancer diagnosis: a change in bowel habits he dismissed as a coffee effect. He and doctors both said many

FDA Rejects Moderna Flu Shot Filing, Protects Safety Standards

Ella Ford February 11, 2026

Moderna says the FDA refused to file its application for an mRNA flu vaccine, citing problems with the trial comparator, and the company is pushing back while regulatory scrutiny grows under Health Secretary Robert F.

New York Times Reverses, Warns Marijuana Use Poses Rising Danger

Ella Ford February 11, 2026

The New York Times has reversed years of pro-legalization stance with an editorial titled “It’s Time for America to Admit That It Has a Marijuana Problem,” arguing that legalization has brought real and growing harms

Metformin Linked To 37 Percent Lower AMD Risk Among Seniors

Ella Ford February 10, 2026

New research suggests the diabetes drug metformin may be linked to a lower risk of developing intermediate age-related macular degeneration among older adults with diabetes, based on routine eye screening photos tracked over five years.

Moderate Coffee Habit Cuts Dementia Risk, Long Study Finds

Ella Ford February 10, 2026

New long-term research suggests a simple daily habit could help guard your mind: moderate caffeinated coffee or tea consumption appears linked to a lower risk of dementia. Researchers followed a huge group of health professionals

TrumpRx Delivers Drug Price Transparency, Cuts Costs For Families

Ella Ford February 10, 2026

The new TrumpRx platform aims to put clearer, lower cash prices for high-cost medicines within reach of Americans, with initial deals on obesity and other specialty drugs. It is a government-launched marketplace that offers manufacturer-backed

Parents Fight Back As Family Estrangement Surges Online

Ella Ford February 9, 2026

This piece looks at the growing problem of parent-child estrangement through a recent public scrape, a Connecticut mother’s sudden exclusion, research on how common the rift has become, and expert takes on why families are

Colorblind Men Risk Delayed Bladder Cancer Diagnosis, Higher Mortality

Ella Ford February 9, 2026

New research finds that people with color vision deficiency may miss an early and crucial sign of bladder cancer, which could lead to delayed diagnosis and higher long-term mortality. A study of medical records tied

Peptide Therapies Spur Experts To Demand Evidence And Caution

Ella Ford February 8, 2026

Peptide therapy promises targeted fixes for skin, recovery, metabolism and more, but the hype often runs ahead of solid evidence; experts urge caution, careful sourcing, and medical oversight when considering these treatments. Peptides are short

Family Meals Cut Teen Substance Use, Strengthen Parental Authority

Ella Ford February 8, 2026

New research suggests that the simple act of sharing higher-quality family meals may be tied to lower rates of teenage alcohol, cannabis and vaping use, though the protection appears weaker for teens with deep childhood

Cambridge Team Unearths Viking Skull, Evidence Of Early Surgery

Ella Ford February 7, 2026

Students digging at Wandlebury uncovered a Viking-age skull with a neat, oval hole that may represent one of the earliest known surgeries. The find centers on a very tall young man whose bones suggest unusual

Protect Women’s Bones, Prevent Osteoporosis By Cutting Sugary Drinks

Ella Ford February 7, 2026

Bone health often sits in the background of health conversations, yet it shapes mobility and independence as we age. This piece looks at how osteoporosis hits women, the warning signs to watch for, the medical

Melissa Joan Hart Cuts Sugar And Alcohol, Reclaims Midlife Strength

Ella Ford February 7, 2026

Melissa Joan Hart says a straightforward shift in what she eats and drinks sparked a significant change: by removing added sugar and alcohol and dialing up her workouts, she lost roughly 18 pounds while feeling

South Carolina Measles Surge Endangers Children, Protect Families Now

Ella Ford February 7, 2026

South Carolina is wrestling with a growing measles outbreak that has led to hundreds of confirmed cases, dozens of serious hospitalizations and a scramble to vaccinate vulnerable people, especially children and pregnant women. Health officials

Ultra Processed Foods Raise Death Risk For Cancer Survivors

Ella Ford February 6, 2026

Cancer survivors who load up on ultra-processed foods face a higher chance of dying from any cause, including cancer, according to new research that tracked thousands of people over nearly 15 years and examined how

Viking Skull Reveals Ancient Surgery, Evidence Of Brutal Lawlessness

Ella Ford February 6, 2026

Archaeologists have uncovered a Viking-age skull with a neatly cut oval hole that may represent one of the oldest known surgical acts, and the find sits amid a grisly mass burial that raises as many

Personal Responsibility Could Prevent Nearly Half Of Cancers

Ella Ford February 6, 2026

A major global study from the World Health Organization and its International Agency for Research on Cancer finds that nearly four in ten new cancer cases in 2022 were tied to risk factors people and

Raw Milk Listeria Linked To Newborn Death, Protect Families

Ella Ford February 5, 2026

A newborn in New Mexico died from a Listeria infection officials say was likely connected to the mother drinking raw, unpasteurized milk during pregnancy, prompting a state advisory and renewed warnings about the risks raw

Northwestern Surgeons Keep Man Alive 48 Hours After Lung Removal

Ella Ford February 5, 2026

A patient with lungs destroyed by infection was kept alive through an unprecedented surgical bridge that removed both diseased lungs and sustained circulation with an engineered total artificial lung system until donor organs became available.

THC And Celecoxib May Protect Seniors’ Brains, Study Finds

Ella Ford February 4, 2026

Researchers at the University of Texas San Antonio have found that low-dose THC, when paired with the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib, showed promise in preventing Alzheimer’s development in mice. The combination preserved learning and memory, lowered

Viral TikTok NeeDoh Burns 9-Year-Old, Parents Demand Accountability

Ella Ford February 4, 2026

A 9-year-old boy in Illinois suffered second-degree burns after microwaving a sensory toy; this article walks through how the injury happened, the medical response, the recovery, and a parent’s warning to others about viral household

Tumor Cystatin C Triggers Brain Immunity, Lowers Alzheimer Risk

Ella Ford February 4, 2026

A recent Cell paper using mouse models suggests a biological link between certain cancers and reduced Alzheimer’s-like pathology: tumors may release cystatin-C into the bloodstream, that protein can reach the brain, bind amyloid clumps, and

Scientists Predict 150 Year Lifespan, Conservatives Urge Caution

Ella Ford February 4, 2026

Scientists and clinicians are tracking steady gains in human lifespan and debating how far we can push longevity, from rising life expectancy to new biological clocks and bold predictions that humans might one day live

Cancer Protein Reveals New Defense Against Alzheimer’s Decline

Ella Ford February 3, 2026

Puzzling cancer and Alzheimer’s link explored in new study: ‘SHORT QUOTE’ This piece looks at fresh lab work suggesting some cancers release a protein that can travel to the brain and help clear Alzheimer’s-related plaques,

Measles Exposure Hits LAX And Disneyland, Families Check Immunity

Ella Ford February 3, 2026

Health officials are warning people about potential measles exposure after an international traveler moved through high-traffic Southern California hubs, including Los Angeles International Airport and locations across Orange County. Authorities say the visits happened between

CAA Raises Dementia Risk Fourfold, Demand Senior Screening Now

Ella Ford February 3, 2026

New research flags cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a little-known disorder where protein builds up in brain blood vessels, as a major dementia risk factor in older adults; a large Medicare-based analysis found substantially higher dementia diagnoses

Grandparents Preserve Memory, Boost Family Strength Today

Ella Ford February 3, 2026

New research suggests that helping raise grandchildren can protect older adults’ thinking skills, and on-the-ground interviews back that up with practical stories and caveats. A study tracking nearly 3,000 grandparents found measurable advantages on memory

San Francisco TB Outbreak Spurs Parental Calls For Accountability

Ella Ford February 2, 2026

A San Francisco high school has been named in a local health advisory after several tuberculosis cases were confirmed and dozens of latent infections identified; public health officials have launched testing and treatment measures while

Stop Food Noise, Regain Control, Protect Family Health

Ella Ford February 2, 2026

Nutrition advice feels messy right now, with new weight-loss drugs, shifting dietary guidance, and endless food chatter. This piece cuts through that noise, explains what “food noise” is, and offers clear, natural steps to dial

Experts Urge Vaccination, Parents Protect Families From Contagious Flu

Ella Ford February 1, 2026

The U.S. is deep into flu season with H3N2 subclade K prominent, and health experts are stressing vaccination, staying home when ill, hand hygiene, masking in public, and early antiviral treatment when appropriate. This article

Chicago Meningococcal Infections Rise, Officials Warn Residents

Ella Ford February 1, 2026

Chicago health officials are urging people to watch for signs of meningococcal disease after seven infections surfaced since mid-January, with two deaths reported. Contacts have been traced and preventive antibiotics offered to those exposed, and

Parkinson’s Blood Biomarkers Enable Early Detection, Protecting Lives

Ella Ford January 31, 2026

A new collaborative study from Chalmers University of Technology and Oslo University Hospital points to blood-based clues that could reveal Parkinson’s disease years, even decades, before visible symptoms. Researchers found patterns tied to DNA repair

75 Hard Program Drives Discipline, Experts Warn Of Unsustainable Risk

Ella Ford January 31, 2026

The 75 Hard challenge has resurfaced as a social media phenomenon, promising rapid transformation through a strict daily routine, but health professionals caution it may be too extreme for many people and suggest gentler, more

Cannabis Use Surges Among Pregnant Women, Calls Grow To Protect Unborn

Ella Ford January 30, 2026

Use is climbing, public debate is heating up, and the conversation about cannabis in 2026 now juggles convenience, commerce, health concerns and new federal policy. This piece breaks down trends in use, rising emergency visits

American Climber Honnold Scales Taipei 101 Without Ropes, Showing Grit

Ella Ford January 30, 2026

Alex Honnold climbed Taipei 101 without ropes or protection, reached the top in under an hour and a half, and sparked renewed interest in what makes certain people thrive under extreme risk; neuroscientists later scanned

Dr Siegel Urges Americans To Cut Drinking, Reduce Cancer Risk

Ella Ford January 30, 2026

Quick roundup of the latest health buzz: doctors are cheering for old-fashioned snow days, research flags alcohol and timing of sleep as real risks, studies highlight heart trouble showing up earlier in men, and viral

Colorado Declares Emergency, Mobilizes to Shield Poultry From Avian Flu

Ella Ford January 30, 2026

The state of Colorado has declared a disaster emergency after a presumptive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza surfaced at a large egg facility in Weld County, triggering tests and mobilizing emergency resources. Officials say

Men Face Higher Heart Attack Risk From Mid 30s, Protect Families

Ella Ford January 30, 2026

New research tracking adults from young adulthood into midlife finds men develop coronary heart disease years earlier than women, with men’s risk climbing faster beginning in their mid-30s and significant cardiovascular events showing up a

Guard Seniors, Control Postmeal Blood Spikes To Lower Alzheimer Risk

Ella Ford January 29, 2026

New genetic research using the UK Biobank suggests spikes in blood sugar after meals could be tied to a higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease, while routine fasting measures might miss that risk. The study

Tailored Eating Profiles Increase Program Engagement, Accountability

Ella Ford January 29, 2026

New research from City St. George’s, University of London suggests tailoring weight loss support to a person’s eating behavior can boost engagement and adherence in digital programs. A short online quiz sorted participants into four

Federal Dietary Guidelines Advise Limiting Alcohol, Protecting Families

Ella Ford January 28, 2026

The new federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans now recommend limiting alcohol rather than endorsing a fixed “moderate” amount, a shift that spotlights risks from binge and heavy drinking, underscores differences in how bodies handle alcohol,

Night Owls Raise Heart Attack, Stroke Risk, Change Habits Now

Ella Ford January 28, 2026

New research connects being a “night owl” with weaker heart health and a slightly higher chance of heart attack or stroke, based on a long-term look at chronotypes and cardiovascular markers. The study tracked people’s

Alcohol Pain Exposes Hodgkin’s Lymphoma In Mom, Protect Family

Ella Ford January 28, 2026

After giving birth, a new mother noticed an odd reaction to wine that led doctors to a surprising diagnosis: Stage 2 Hodgkins lymphoma. This article follows her early symptoms, the discovery of a neck lump,

Study Maps Shared Genetic Roots Of Major Psychiatric Disorders

Ella Ford January 27, 2026

New research finds that many psychiatric conditions share genetic roots, with tiny DNA differences influencing multiple disorders and pointing to overlapping biology, cell types and potential treatment strategies rather than isolated diagnoses. Researchers analyzed DNA