Estradiol increases susceptibility to retinal degeneration in female mice with retinitis pigmentosa, highlighting hormone-specific effects on neurodegenerative disease pathways.
Study finds cognitive performance declines more sharply with worsening hearing among older adults who experience loneliness despite being socially connected.
Patients from the MeninGene study contributed serum samples over 5 years, revealing that autoimmune processes rarely drive long-term cognitive problems after bacterial meningitis.
Researchers used blood proteins to estimate the biological age of 11 organs in over 44,000 people, revealing that older brain and immune systems were linked to higher disease and death risks, while younger ones predicted longer life.
A decade-long review supports that higher Life’s Simple 7 cardiovascular health scores significantly reduce risks of chronic disease, mortality, and health care use.
Researchers found that semaglutide and tirzepatide were associated with reduced risks of dementia, stroke, and all-cause mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity.