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A lifetime of mental stimulation--like reading, writing, and learning new skills--may help protect the brain as we age. People with the highest levels of cognitive enrichment had a much lower risk of Alzheimer's and experienced symptoms years later . ...

Scientists have taken a major step toward stopping Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), an extremely common infection linked to cancer and chronic disease. By using mice engineered with human antibody genes, researchers created powerful human-like antibodies .. ...

A major new study reveals that treating gout may do far more than ease painful joint flare-ups--it could also protect the heart. Researchers found that patients who took common gout medications like allopurinol and successfully lowered their blood .. ...

Bread and other carbohydrate staples may be doing more than just filling plates--they could be quietly reshaping metabolism. In a surprising twist, researchers found that mice strongly preferred carbs like bread, rice, and wheat, abandoning their ...

Scientists have discovered a way to supercharge the immune system's T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, forcing the cells to rewire how they generate energy. This shift makes them more powerful, resilient, and effective at finding and ...

Loneliness may quietly affect how well older adults remember things--but it might not be speeding up mental decline after all. A large European study tracking over 10,000 people for seven years found that those who felt lonelier started off with ...

Mitochondria don't just generate energy--they also carefully organize their own DNA in a surprisingly elegant way. Scientists have discovered that a long-overlooked phenomenon called "mitochondrial pearling," where mitochondria briefly form bead-like ...

Spending time with close companions might do more than strengthen bonds--it could also reshape your gut bacteria. In a study of island birds, those with stronger social ties shared more gut microbes, especially types that require direct contact to .. ...

Public restrooms might seem like a germ nightmare, but the real risks aren't always where you think. While toilet seats can carry bacteria, viruses, and even parasite traces, studies show they're often cleaner than high-touch surfaces like door ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth's helpful bacteria--a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted approach blocks only the harmful microbes that drive ...