Daily movement and sleep patterns can predict lifespan with striking accuracy
Some fish, it turns out, are morning people. They swim hard during daylight, sleep mostly at night, and…
Scientists discover a gut bacteria linked to greater muscle strength in humans
Grip strength is something people rarely think about until they experience a decline in it. For older adults,…
Dubai launches mental health hotline to support public as Iran crisis continues
Dubai authorities on Saturday called on doctors and mental health specialists to volunteer their time and expertise to…
Scientists discover that humans have a hidden ‘seventh sense’
Sand has a memory of sorts. Press into a loose pile of dry grains and something moves, not…
Discover Ushikuvirus, a giant DNA virus that could reshape cellular evolution
The story of life’s beginnings gets stranger when you look closely at viruses. These tiny entities seem to…
Low doses of lithium may slow verbal memory decline from Alzheimer’s
A once-daily dose of a medication, which averaged 195 mg, produced blood levels significantly lower than those typically…
Nearly half of older adults improve in cognition or walking over time
A steady slide into frailty is the story many people tell themselves about old age. The numbers in…
Don’t buy into brain health supplements
A nationally representative survey found that about one in four adults over age 50 take at least one…
Amoxicillin Not Banned in Nigeria, NAFDAC Confirms
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media…
‘Gatekeeper’ lining brain cells may guard against Alzheimer’s disease
Neurons never sit still for long. Receptors move in and out of the cell surface. Signals surge, fade,…
Neanderthal enzyme appears to play a significant role in athletic performance
Deep in your muscles, an enzyme called AMPD1 helps turn chemical fuel into usable energy. When it does…
Scientists reveal the hidden dangers of plastic pollution to marine life
Plastic waste has quietly reshaped the oceans you depend on, and a new global study from Tulane University…