The Link Between Air Pollution and Dementia
Air pollution has long been recognized as a driver of heart and lung disease. But a growing body of evidence…
mRNA Vaccine Shows Early Success Against HIV
For decades, the search for a preventive HIV vaccine has faced setbacks. A virus that mutates rapidly and covers its…
Why Food Processing Matters — Even When Diets Are “Healthy”
Public health advice has long focused on nutrients: eat less sugar and salt, more fiber, balance fats and carbohydrates. But…
AI Puts Preventive Dental Care in Everyone’s Hands
Access to dental care is far from universal. Across the European Union, 4.7 % of nationals and 6.7 % of non‑EU citizens…
Your organs may be aging at different speeds — and shaping your health
A study of nearly 45,000 people suggests that each organ in the body runs on its own aging clock —…
How Early-Life Sugar Overload Shapes the Adult Brain — and What We Can Do About It
New research is shedding light on how excessive sugar consumption in childhood might rewire the brain in ways that last…
Why loneliness is bad for your health
We often imagine loneliness as a quiet inconvenience of old age — but science paints a different picture. Loneliness is…
Why Sodium Reduction Needs a Cultural Lens to Succeed
Despite longstanding dietary guidelines and industry reformulation initiatives, sodium consumption among U.S. adults continues to exceed recommended limits. A new…
When Climate Disasters Strike Twice (or More): New Evidence from Australia Reveals the Mental Health Toll
Climate disasters are no longer isolated shocks. As bushfires, floods, and storms strike with growing frequency, many communities are hit…
Heavy Drinking and the Brain: New Evidence of Long-Term Damage
A recent study published in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology brings new insights into how heavy alcohol…