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Dementia with Lewy bodies accounts for about 10 to 15 percent of all dementia diagnoses.
Compared to Alzheimer’s, dementia with Lewy bodies often leads to a quicker decline in memory and daily function.
Joshua Shavit
Researchers have created JRT, a non-hallucinogenic cousin of LSD that rebuilds brain connections and may treat schizophrenia safely.
HealthNew LSD-like drug could revolutionize mental health treatmentJoshua Shavit
Scientists reveal DNA entropy as a new, accurate way to measure aging—offering insight beyond traditional methylation methods.
HealthScientists make a breakthrough in measuring aging through DNARebecca Shavit
A new device detects cancer in just one hour using paper and plastic, offering fast, cheap testing with no lab tools needed.
HealthEarly and accurate cancer detection now possible with $4 paper-based deviceMac Oliveau
Up to 15% of adults in the United States have tinnitus, where nearly 40% of sufferers have the condition chronically and actively seek relief.
InnovationsNew tinnitus treatment promises relief for millions of AmericansJoseph Shavit
New Ssn enzymes cut single-stranded DNA with precision, unlocking powerful tools for gene editing, diagnostics, and medicine.
HealthNew enzymes offer breakthrough in genetic editing beyond CRISPRJoshua Shavit
A new study suggests that statins might ease the mental decline linked to Alzheimer's disease.
HealthCholesterol-lowering drugs help combat Alzheimer’s diseaseJoseph Shavit
New solar-powered smart insoles use AI and sensors to track foot pressure, offering early warnings for diseases like Parkinson’s.
HealthA wearable smart insole can track how you walk, run and standJoshua Shavit
This landmark finding sheds new light on how the brain forms and stores memories, deepening our understanding of the biology behind learning.
HealthScientists discover evidence of memory storage outside the brainRebecca Shavit
Resistant starch, present in foods such as underripe bananas, oats, and legumes, escapes digestion in the small intestine and ferments in the large intestine.
HealthEating green bananas can lower your risk of cancer by over 60%Joseph Shavit
Research explores why some crave gossip attention while others dread it
HealthSurprising reasons why people actually want to be gossiped aboutJoshua Shavit
A simple blood test offers accurate Alzheimer's diagnosis, promising widespread clinical adoption and early treatment access.
HealthMayo Clinic’s simple blood test revolutionizes Alzheimer’s diagnosisRebecca Shavit
Getting your vaccine booster in the same arm as your first dose could lead to faster, stronger protection.
HealthLeft or right arm? New study reveals why vaccination site mattersRebecca Shavit
A new AI model called crossNN can identify brain and other cancers using sparse DNA methylation data—no biopsy needed
AINew AI model detects more than 170 types of cancer with 97.8% accuracyJoseph Shavit
New research links morning light exposure and human-centered city design to better sleep, improved well-being, and smarter housing policies.
HealthHow light and city design are shaping healthier, happier livesRebecca Shavit
A new drug combo forces leukemia cells to mature, extending survival and reducing toxicity in acute myeloid leukemia.
HealthBreakthrough drug therapy offers new hope for leukemia patientsJoshua Shavit
Freshwater fish in the U.S. now carry parasites once rare in the region, posing a new health risk for raw fish lovers.
Health90% of freshwater fish in US carry dangerous human-infecting parasitesJoseph Shavit