Ozempic Might Be a Dementia Buster, Too
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, might also double as a brain booster. Research out today describes a link between semaglutide use and a…
A New Health Nightmare Emerges for 9/11 First Responders
New research appears to highlight another tragic aftereffect of the 9/11 terror attacks. Scientists have found evidence that responders exposed to dust and debris from the collapse of the World…
Our Brains Are in Trouble: Nearly Half the World Living with Neurological Illness
Our brains are in rougher shape than we might think. New research from the World Health Organization and others estimates that nearly half of people globally are living with neurological…
What Happens When Your Body Becomes a Sensory Deprivation Chamber?
When Renita Adams puts a pot on the stove in her Virginia home, she also puts a rubber band around her wrist. The 62-year-old retiree prefers a tight band that…
Millions of Americans Have Cognitive Decline and Don’t Know It
Millions of Americans and their doctors are in the dark when it comes to early cognitive decline, according to new research from the University of Southern California. A study out…
Could the Internet Actually Be Good for Your Brain?
For all its warts, being online might be an overall positive for older people, new research suggests. The study found that reported regular internet use was associated with a reduced…
Tech for Change
From 3D-printed prostheses to burgers grown in science labs to smarter mobility for the elderly or infirm (or just helping us get more sleep at night), tech improves our lives…