Alzheimer’s disease robs sufferers of their memory and families of loved ones well before they die. There is no cure, but prevention techniques can certainly help delay the onset and severity of symptoms. Now there may soon be a way for people genetically at risk to tackle the condition farther in advance than ever before.

“Long COVID” continues to be a major concern for coronavirus patients, months after their initial illness. Luckily, as schools prepare to reopen in the fall, a new study reveals that children are very unlikely to deal with long-lasting side-effects of COVID-19.

Ketogenic diets may be very fashionable right now, but a new study warns they may be doing long-term damage to your health. Researchers say that what makes these high-fat diets different from other weight loss strategies is also increasing the risk of developing a multitude of different diseases.

How does the human body keep your blood pressure so perfectly in check when healthy? The answer has eluded scientists for over 60 years — until now! A new study has discovered the missing link in blood pressure science that explains how the body knows how to prevent blood pressure from getting too high or low.

Cats often get a bad rap for being cold, calculating, and not as loyal to their owners as dogs. While all of that may or may not be true depending on who you ask, a new study is proclaiming it’s time for the scientific community to start focusing more on our feline friends.

School buses are notorious for being cramped and overcrowded during the school year. It’s a combination that’s a major concern for both parents and educators as a new school year rapidly approaches. However, a new study finds, if officials take the proper precautions, school buses won’t become COVID-19 super-spreader locations during the pandemic.

Scientists have made a breakthrough in the fight to cure amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called ALS or motor neuron disease. A team from the Francis Crick Institute and University College London says it’s possible to reverse one of the hallmark genetic traits of this disease, which leads to paralysis and death.

Female lawyers are more likely to suffer work-related stress and turn to the bottle than their male colleagues, according to a new study. Researchers report that women are also more likely to consider leaving the legal profession due to burnout.

For young adults, that first “real” job comes with all sorts of important milestones. Along with the first big paycheck and first real taste of responsibility, a new study finds that leap into the working world may also determine your heart health for the rest of your life.

A common medication for managing cholesterol and fatty substances in the blood may be the secret weapon that’s keeping many people healthy during the coronavirus pandemic.

Squirrels – the acrobats of the animal kingdom – are helping scientists develop more agile smart robots. Engineers from the University of California-Berkeley say they’ve gotten to the bottom of the split-second thinking these bushy-tailed rodents display.

Fasting may be the most effective way to overcome serious bacterial illnesses, like salmonella, a new study reveals. Scientists from the University of British Columbia say fasting changes the body’s gut microbiome, making it more able to protect against full-on infections.

Two-thirds of people who experience moderate coronavirus symptoms end up with so-called “long COVID,” scientists warn. COVID-19 symptoms, like a loss of taste and smell, stick around for more than 30 days in the majority of mild cases, according to a new study.

Eating a nutritious plant-based diet could slash the risk of heart disease by more than half, according to a pair of new studies.

Machu Picchu is one of the most famous historical sites in the world. The ancient stone palace sitting in the Andes Mountains of Peru dates back to the 15th century. However, a new study by Yale archaeologist Richard Burger finds this giant complex of the Incan Empire may be even older than that.

The COVID-19 vaccine is causing controversy not just in the United States, but in hospitals around the world. Along with debates over how to get the public to buy in to the vaccine rollout, many governments in Europe are now requiring their healthcare workers to get the shot regardless of any objections.

Think you could go for the gold in your favorite sport? Apparently, many Americans do. Two in five people believe they have what it takes to be an Olympic athlete. In a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. residents, 40 percent think they’re fit enough to compete in at least one summer or winter Olympics event.

Giraffes are among the more popular animals humans love to watch, both in the wild and in animal preserves. Despite the popularity of these long-necked natives of Africa, scientists say little research has been done into the social structures of these animals.

Why are so many people vehemently opposed to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine? Similarly, why do so many others habitually kick the vaccine can further down the road, telling themselves they’ll eventually get the vaccine. Polish researchers from Jagiellonian University and the SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities believe they have the answers.

The neighborhood you live in may influence your survival outlook after a heart attack, according to researchers from Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center.

Binging television crime dramas can alter how the audience views those situations in the real world, a new study finds.

It turns out COVID-19 isn’t the only reason we should be wearing face masks. People who live in polluted areas should also cover up to prevent them getting dementia, an alarming new study suggests.

A common farm weed may hold the answer to making jet fuel greener and cheaper to produce than other eco-friendly alternatives. A team from The Ohio State University says stinkweed takes less fertilizer and fewer pesticides than other plants scientists have been eyeing for renewable sources of jet fuel.

The wage gap in society people usually discuss involves the disparity between men and women. However, a new report finds a person’s sexual orientation may also put them at a disadvantage, despite laws against such discrimination.

Not a fan of getting your yearly flu vaccine injection? Scientists have developed a nasal spray vaccine that they say could protect against all strains of the influenza virus. Even more promising: it might even be adapted to fight other pathogens, such as COVID.

Improving physical education classes at school could be the key to students’ academic success, especially in math, a new study suggests. Dance, martial arts, and high-intensity team sports have a big impact on children’s academic prowess because they are “cognitively challenging”.

Postmenopausal women often find it difficult to maintain a steady weight and healthy cholesterol level. Now, a team from the North American Menopause Society finds dancing can help postmenopausal women lower cholesterol levels, improve their overall fitness, lose weight, and improve self-esteem.

It seems that kids aren’t the only ones who play with their food instead of eating it. A new study reveals over one in three people admit they’ve ordered food they didn’t actually eat so they could post a picture of it on social media.

Having sex with an ex puts people in a bad mood, according to a new study. A team, including researchers from the University of Oklahoma, say keeping former partners on the “back burner” in the hopes of keeping them around for fun leads to negative feelings about the other person – and themselves too.

“Jeopardy!’ viewers are buzzing amid rumors that the long-running game show has decided who will be its next permanent host. Variety is reporting that the show is in “advanced negotiations” with executive producer Mike Richards to replace the legendary Alex Trebek, following his recent death from pancreatic cancer.

With COVID-19 rates starting to tick back up this summer, parents are more anxious than usual about back-to-school season. In fact, American moms and dads believe the morning hustle of getting their kids ready for school will be their biggest pain points of the next school year.