• Stay Safe When Cooking With Aluminum Foil
  
  Aluminum foil is a mainstay in most kitchens. While most of us can't remember a time before using this staple for storing or cooking foods, the origins of aluminum foil are interesting. Before aluminum foil, people used tin that was hammered into sheets in the mid-19th...
• Gene Editing Could Eliminate Down Syndrome
  
  A cutting-edge gene editing tool may eliminate the extra copy of chromosome 21 that's responsible for Down syndrome, a condition that affects one in 700 newborns in America. Japanese scientists successfully cut the surplus chromosome using the DNA-modifying technique called...
• Nightmares Triple Risk for Premature Death
  
  "Scared to death" might not be just a saying, as far as nightmares are concerned. People who have frequent nightmares appear to have a tripled risk of premature death, according to a new study presented at the European Academy of Neurology's (EAN) annual meeting.Those folks...
• Diabetes Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Decline
  
  A common blood test can flag early Alzheimer's disease patients who are four times more likely to experience rapid brain decline, a new study says. The test - the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index -assesses a person's level of insulin resistance and can estimate their risk of...
• Texas Gov. Abbott Vetoes Ban on All THC Products
  
  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill Sunday to ban all THC consumables, allowing the booming market flush with THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other products to continue to be sold across the state.
• Dr. Crandall: Strong Heart Will Lead to Sharp Mind
  
  A protein called amyloid might be a common thread between cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of illness and death in aging U.S. adults. Alzheimer's affects about 1 in 9 Americans age 65 and older.
• Cancer Drug May Stop Parkinson's Progression
  
  Researchers have discovered that a drug already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat cancer may hold the key to successfully combatting Parkinson's disease. This is welcome news as Parkinson's disease cases are expected to rise by 60% in the U.S.,...
• Acts of Kindness Ease Depression and Anxiety
  
  Nearly one in five American adults suffer from anxiety or depression, the two most common mental health problems. Therapy and medications are the most effective tools to deal with these conditions, however a breakthrough study found that performing acts of kindness can also...
• Psychedelics Reduce Depression in Cancer Patients
  
  Magic mushrooms might be key to quelling depression among people battling cancer. A single dose of psilocybin provided sustained reductions in depression and anxiety among cancer patients diagnosed with major depression, according to small-scale study published June 16 in...
• Electroshock Therapy Lowers Suicide With Depression
  
  People with severe depression who receive electroshock therapy are significantly less likely to commit suicide, a new evidence review says. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) lowered the risk of death by suicide 34% among patients with severe depression, according to findings...
• Most Dementia Caregivers at Increased Dementia Risk
  
  People caring for people with dementia might face future risk with their own brain aging due to lifestyle factors, a new study says. Nearly 3 in 5 dementia caregivers (59%) have at least one risk factor that increases their own chances of developing dementia over time,...
• Innovative Once-Weekly Capsule Helps Quell Schizophrenia Symptoms
  
  A new breakthrough can help people with schizophrenia keep up with their psychiatric meds, researchers said.
• ADHD Stimulants Can Be Safely Prescribed Via Telehealth, Study Argues
  
  People with ADHD might be prescribed their meds remotely without increasing their risk of addiction, a new study says.
• Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Moods at Work
  
  The first thing Alison Jones does when she wakes up is to name three things she's grateful for. It can be as simple as the breeze from a fan or as meaningful as the way a friend showed up for her emotionally. Jones, an organizational development consultant, said the daily...
• Accelerated Aging Tied to Dementia, Stroke Risk
  
  A hallmark of accelerated aging appears to be linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke, a new study says. Shorter telomere length in a person's white blood cells is associated with the two brain diseases, researchers reported June 11 in the journal...
• Mindfulness Effective for 'Latchkey Incontinence'
  
  Ever get the sudden urge to pee once you've seen your front door, slipped your key into the lock or pushed the remote to open your garage door? That's a phenomenon known as "latchkey incontinence," and researchers think they've figured out how to reduce the bladder leaks and...
• Study: Cycling Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
  
  Want to reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Get on your bike and ride, a new study recommends. Biking regularly for transportation appears to lower risk of dementia by 19% and Alzheimer's by 22%, according to results published June 9 in JAMA Network Open.The...
• Why Gardening is Good for You
  
  If you spend your weekends toiling in the soil, you're doing your mind and body good! In addition to reaping the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, research says that gardening supports a longer, healthier life by boosting mood, reducing stress, and lowering...
• Teenage 'Night Owls' More Likely to Act Impulsively
  
  Teenagers who are night owls appear to be more self-destructively impulsive, a new study says. Teens who prefer to sleep and wake later are more impulsive than "early bird" teenagers, researchers are scheduled to report at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Academy...
• Kids Wait a Half-Day for Mental Health Care in ER
  
  Troubled children and teenagers are languishing hours in chaotic hospital emergency rooms, waiting for a psychiatric bed to open, a new study says. About 1 in 3 kids who go to an emergency room (ER) amid a mental health crisis wait at least 12 hours to be transferred to...
• How Low-Calorie Diets Affect Mood
  
  Counting calories isn't simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says. People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those not dieting, researchers reported June 3 in BMJ Nutrition Prevention &...
• Scientists May Have Discovered the Reason We Age
  
  Scientists believe they have uncovered the reason we age. Pausing cell death could slow the aging process, prevent cancer and ward off brain deterioration, according to a new study from researchers from the University of Cambridge. Taming cell necrosis may be the key....
• Improving Diet in Middle Age Lowers Dementia Risk
  
  It's never too late to start eating right as a means of protecting your brain health, a new study says. People who improved their healthy eating in middle-age had a 25% lower risk of lower risk of dementia, compared to those whose diets got worse, according to findings...
• How Caffeine Affects Your Brain During Sleep
  
  Your morning cup of coffee might help you power through the day - but could it be keeping your brain too alert at night, even while you sleep? A new study suggests that caffeine doesn't just affect your energy levels. It may also change how your brain functions during sleep,...
• Why You Can't Tickle Yourself
  
  The inability to tickle oneself is a curious phenomenon that has puzzled many, including brilliant minds like Socrates, Aristotle and Charles Darwin. Neuroscientist Konstantina Kilteni argues in a scientific article published this month in Science Advances that we should...

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