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Alzheimer’s Blood Test Around Ages 53-69 May Help Detect Early Cognitive DeclineNews

Alzheimer’s Blood Test Around Ages 53-69 May Help Detect Early Cognitive Decline

A new study has found that these biomarker blood tests may also help doctors find very early signs of cognitive decline in midlife adults without a dementia diagnosis.

June 4, 2026
8 Common Food Additives Linked To High Blood Pressure In New StudyNews

8 Common Food Additives Linked To High Blood Pressure In New Study

Written by Tim Newman on — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. The results of a recent study published in the European Heart Journal suggest that certain common preservatives in food may increase hypertension and cardiovascular risk. Because this observational study cannot prove causation — other factors may explain the link — the authors call for further research. They also call for a re-evaluation of the risks by the relevant bodies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The rise of preservatives in food With ultra-processed foods (UPFs) making headlines on a weekly basis, the scientific community and […]...

June 1, 2026
ER Visits for Tick Bites Highest in Over a Decade. How to Protect YourselfNews

ER Visits for Tick Bites Highest in Over a Decade. How to Protect Yourself

A surge in tick populations driven by climate change is fueling a significant rise in hospital emergency visits.

May 30, 2026
Mayo Clinic Minute: Lifesaving Treatments For Stroke (Video)News

Mayo Clinic Minute: Lifesaving Treatments For Stroke (Video)

Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and it’s the No.1 cause of disability.

May 29, 2026
Your Brain on Ozempic: How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Quietly Rewiring Neural NetworksNews

Your Brain on Ozempic: How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Quietly Rewiring Neural Networks

The popular medication does far more than suppress your appetite; it physically alters reward pathways and modifies cellular brain structure.

May 29, 2026
Schools, Health Care, Public Safety Could Be Hit Under Property Tax Plan Released By DeSantis (Video)News

Schools, Health Care, Public Safety Could Be Hit Under Property Tax Plan Released By DeSantis (Video)

By: Mitch Perry, Christine Sexton and Jay Waagmeester TAMPA — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced his plan for a homestead property tax exemption that could crimp local governments’ ability to fund schools, health care, and public...

May 28, 2026
New Ozempic Pill May Offer More Affordable Alternative To InjectablesNews

New Ozempic Pill May Offer More Affordable Alternative To Injectables

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/new-ozempic-pill-may-offer-more-affordable-alternative-to-injectables?utm_source=SailthruEmail&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=sundaysupplement&utm_content=2026-05-10&apid=35168294&rvid=c71afb4ed31f75488d6da63c33654b9e80a39619625f83ffc49d9490457250d6...

May 26, 2026
People Who Live to 100 Tend to Follow These 6 Weekly HabitsNews

People Who Live to 100 Tend to Follow These 6 Weekly Habits

Essentially, stable physical health allows centenarians to “wake up each day with goals and activities they want to pursue, and these, in turn, help keep them healthy,...

May 24, 2026
FDA Tightens Grip On Disposable Vapes While Embracing New Revenue Pathway For Smokeless Nicotine PouchesNews

FDA Tightens Grip On Disposable Vapes While Embracing New Revenue Pathway For Smokeless Nicotine Pouches

The federal agency blocks major illicit e-cigarette brands to curb youth usage while greenlighting low-risk oral alternatives.

May 23, 2026