An actress was told “not to worry” about a lump she found at 25. Then she was diagnosed with breast cancer
Actress Annie Bond was 25 when her then-boyfriend felt a lump in her left breast. She led a healthy lifestyle, went to the doctor every year, and had no family history of breast cancer – or any major medical problems, for that matter. “I took my tonsils…
Eating just 15ml of olive oil before consuming carbohydrates can have a positive impact on the blood sugar spike. In an experiment on mice, scientists attribute this effect to a combination of digestive hormones and nerve signals.
The planetarium was included in Wright’s original plans for the Polk Science Building, built between 1954 and 1958. A planetarium designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright has reopened to the public in Florida, more than two decades after…
Why does IBD continue to get worse? Scientists have found a clue in the intestinal lining: ScienceAlert
For people with inflammatory bowel disease, feeling better thanks to treatment does not always mean permanent improvement: the disease may come back. One study suggests part of the explanation may lie in intestinal cells that remain fragile even when…
Two simple hand movement tests that can help detect early cognitive decline
How to do it Start with your closed fist on a flat surface, then straighten your fingers, then lay your palm flat. Repeat this sequence three times with each hand. What to look for Performing the three-step sequence three times without error is the…
Rheumatologist Reveals Key Family History Details Patients Often Overlook
A rheumatologist explains why he wants to obtain this information from patients. A rheumatologist will Ask about your family history during your appointment. And knowing what to say is more important than you think. To begin with, why would you go to a…
Scientists discover a hidden factor in aging and a simple amino acid that fights memory loss in mice
What if some of the changes we associate with aging started with the loss of a single protein deep inside the brain? Scientists investigating this possibility found that restoring a protein called Menin to older mice improved memory, balance, bone mass…
Risk of dementia may be increased by this common drink
Regular consumption of sugary drinks may increase the risk of dementia. Sugary drinks can damage blood vessels, impair circulation and contribute to cognitive decline over time. Nutrient-rich foods like leafy greens, nuts, and fish support long-term…
Bones, liver and blood fats change abruptly at menopause, major study finds: ScienceAlert
If puberty is like climbing a physiological cliff, then menopause can be like falling off one. A new study, published in Natural medicineargues that the end of menstruation is not a gradual part of aging, as previously thought, but an abrupt…
Population-wide reconstruction of menopause dynamics reveals physiological cliff during last menstrual period
Ethics approval This study complies with all relevant ethical regulations. The use of the Clalit Health Services dataset was approved by the Clalit Helsinki Committee (RMC-1059-20). We used public NHANES data that was conducted with approval from the…
The 30-Second Arm Flexion Test That Predicts Your Aging
This exercise is about more than just arm candy. A good pair of biceps isn’t just a must-have for a maxxer look: Upper body strength can also tell you how well you’ll age. And you don’t need to put in a big performance at your local gym…