New research confirmed that daily fine particulate matter pollution affects not only lung health but also induces neuroinflammation and contributes to long-term cognitive decline.
Category: Health & Science
Ensitrelvir Antiviral Emerges as Promising COVID-19 Treatment Option
Indian health experts highlighted the growing clinical evidence supporting Ensitrelvir as a promising oral antiviral drug suitable for treating symptomatic COVID-19 across variant strains.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda Prompts WHO Emergency Coordination Meeting
Following reports of cross-border spread to Uganda the WHO convened an emergency coordination meeting to align international response teams and accelerate vaccine deployment.
Delhi Air Pollution Crisis Deepens as Road Dust Identified as Primary PM10 Source
A new multi-agency environmental study confirmed that resuspended road dust is now the single largest source of coarse particulate matter in Delhi’s chronically polluted air.
Older Adults with Low-Normal Vitamin B12 Levels Show Accelerated Brain Aging: UCSF Study
UC San Francisco researchers found that even people with Vitamin B12 levels within the normal range showed signs of faster brain aging if their levels were at the lower end of normal.
USC Researchers Identify Hidden Alzheimer’s Trigger and Potential Drug Compounds to Inhibit It
Scientists at the University of Southern California discovered a previously unknown biological trigger for Alzheimer’s disease and identified potential drug compounds that may block its progression.
Junk Food in Early Life May Permanently Rewire Brain’s Appetite Control Regions: New Study
Scientists at the University of Southern California found that high-fat high-sugar diets in early life permanently alter the brain’s appetite regulation circuits even after switching to healthy food.
Study Finds 150 Minutes of Weekly Exercise Offers Only Modest Cardiovascular Protection
A new study suggests the commonly recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise provides limited protection against cardiovascular disease and that many individuals may need significantly more.
GLP-1 Hormone Found in Joint Tissue Opening New Arthritis Treatment Pathway
Researchers discovered the presence of GLP-1 hormone receptors inside inflamed joint tissues in arthritis patients suggesting a new therapeutic avenue for the condition.
Daily Peppermint Oil Supplementation May Help Lower Blood Pressure: New Research
Researchers found that daily consumption of peppermint oil capsules was associated with meaningful reductions in blood pressure in adults with mild hypertension.