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Amyloid Removal in Alzheimer's Brain Shows Protective Effect on Tau

An autopsy study of an Alzheimer's patient revealed that brain regions successfully cleared of amyloid plaques showed little or no tau buildup, while neighboring amyloid-containing areas showed high tau levels and neurodegeneration. The findings suggest that removing amyloid plaques early may provid

Stroke Rates Nearly Double Among Younger Adults Over Three Decades

Stroke rates among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled over three decades in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region, rising 83% from 33.9 cases per 100,000 person-years in 1993–1994 to 62.2 in 2020. Ischemic strokes drove most of the increase, with associations found to hypertension, di

Cancer incidence rising in younger UK adults despite improved lifestyle factors

A major study found that 16 of 22 cancer types rose significantly in younger women aged 20–49 between 2001 and 2019, and 11 of 21 cancers in younger men—a trend that persists despite improvements in smoking, diet, and other established risk factors. Researchers identified obesity as a partial but in

Ozempic and Wegovy Linked to Rare Risk of Sudden Vision Loss

Rutgers University researchers published findings in Annals of Internal Medicine linking GLP-1 receptor agonists—including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)—to a modestly increased risk of ischemic optic neuropathy, a rare condition causing sudden and potentially per

U.S. science leaders warn shifting research funding from universities to industry risks basic research drought

U.S. science leaders including MIT President Sally Kornbluth warn that the White House's planned shift of research funding from universities to industry threatens basic scientific research. MIT graduate admissions fell nearly 20% to 500 fewer students in fall 2026 due to a $100 million federal resea

Brain Remains Active Under Anesthesia, Analyzing Language

Baylor researchers discovered that the human brain processes language and predicts upcoming words even under general anesthesia, challenging assumptions about consciousness. Using neural recordings from the hippocampus, they found neurons responding differently to unexpected sounds and demonstrating

Small Cancer Cells with Extra Chromosomes Show Higher Aggression

Virginia Tech researchers discovered that unusually small cancer cells carrying extra chromosomes grow faster, spread more readily, and resist common treatments. The five-year study involved creating tetraploid cancer cells with four complete chromosome sets and examining tumor behavior in mice.

Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case

Kenya reported a second Ebola case as the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to struggle with over 4,000 deaths and 9,000 confirmed cases.

47-year study reveals age 35 as turning point for physical strength decline

A 47-year longitudinal study found that fitness and strength begin declining around age 35 even among regularly exercising people, though exercise begun in adulthood can still improve outcomes.

Late-Night Eating Linked to 30% Higher Liver Disease Risk

A study of nearly 200,000 people found that eating late at night or around bedtime increased liver disease risk by 20–30%.

Former FDA officials criticize DOGE cuts as catastrophic to agency capacity

Three former FDA chiefs condemned DOGE-driven cuts, warning the agency has lost institutional knowledge that will take years to restore.

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