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A new study links eight common food preservatives to an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

Researchers found 8 common food additives linked to high blood pressure and heart disease

Male newborns are more likely to receive crucial vitamin K shots, potentially due to the risks associated with circumcision.

Why more male than female newborns may get the crucial vitamin K shot

Engaging in a wider variety of high-intensity physical activities is linked to a lower risk of experiencing depressive symptoms.

Study finds variety, intensity of exercise lower odds of depressive symptoms

An experimental AI-powered blood test could help doctors diagnose overlapping types of dementia in patients.

A blood test for dementia may tell you if you have more than one type

A major review reveals that calcium and vitamin D supplements offer little to no protection against fractures or falls.

Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit

Survivors of Ebola continue to experience lasting neurological scars on the brain years after recovering from the virus.

Seven years after Ebola, survivors still live with neurological scars left by the disease

A molecule produced by gut bacteria could help reduce intestinal inflammation by temporarily slowing cellular energy production.

Gut bacteria molecule may ease colitis by slowing cellular energy production

New research suggests that older adults may retain past memories much better than previously thought.

Neuroscientists left the lab to study memory loss. The results were surprising

Boosting a key nutrient could reverse age-related mitochondrial decline and help slow down the aging process.

Scientists discover a hidden cause of aging cells that can be reversed

As we age, our bodies sacrifice walking efficiency and speed to prioritize staying upright and preventing falls.

From speed to stability: How aging changes the way we walk

Researchers have discovered a new Alzheimer's target and developed an experimental drug that slows nerve cell loss in mice.

Scientists found a new Alzheimer’s trigger and a drug that stops it

An experimental antibody may help people taking GLP-1 weight-loss medications preserve vital lean muscle mass.

A drug may help people on GLP-1 meds preserve muscle