When we talk about dementia risk, weight often gets the spotlight. But emerging research is shifting attention toward something that is easier to overlook: muscle. A growing body of evidence suggests that body composition, the amount of muscle, fat, and other tissues in the body, may provide information that body
The first mRNA flu vaccine for seasonal flu has arrived in the US, and if you're over 50, it's worth understanding what that actually means before flu season hits. mRNA technology changed how the world thought about vaccines during the pandemic, and now it's
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers out there, yet millions of people put off screening because the thought of a colonoscopy stops them before they even start. Blood-based screening is changing that first conversation by making the entry point far less intimidating. It's not
Once-Weekly Walk vs. Three Workouts: Which One Really Works? Let's be honest. Finding time to exercise isn't always easy. Work takes over. Family needs attention. The to-do list somehow gets longer instead of shorter. Before you know it, another week has gone by, and
Dengue Is No Longer Just a Monsoon Disease. Here Is Why It Matters For years, most people in India believed dengue was a "rainy season illness." Families became more careful during the monsoon and relaxed once the rains ended. However, doctors are now seeing a different pattern. Dengue
WHO Updates HIV Medicine Dosing Guidance for Newborns, Infants and Children When it comes to medicines, one size does not fit all, especially when treating newborns and children. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidance on how antiretroviral medicines should be dosed in newborns, infants and children. Antiretroviral
Every monsoon, dengue fills hospital beds and sends families into a panic over spiking fevers and falling platelet counts. India's first approved dengue vaccine is a real step forward, but it works best when it's part of a bigger plan. Knowing how dengue spreads and what
New WHO Guidelines: Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented Dementia affects more than memory. It gradually changes the way a person thinks, communicates, and performs everyday activities. More than 57 million people worldwide are currently living with dementia, and that number continues to grow. The encouraging news is
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), there is encouraging news. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment called TRUTAKNA (Atacicept-vymj) for adults with primary IgA nephropathy who are at risk of worsening kidney disease. This marks
A New Way to Fight Fatty Liver Disease? Fatty liver disease is becoming incredibly common. In fact, it's now one of the fastest-growing liver conditions across the globe. The tricky part is that many people don't even know they have it because the early stages
Alzheimer's treatment used to mean one thing: repeated hospital trips and long IV infusions just to keep up with care. That's starting to change. New options are making treatment more accessible, but the bigger shift is in what treatment is actually trying to do. The focus
When people think about keeping their brain healthy, crossword puzzles and Sudoku are usually the first things that come to mind. Maybe a brain-training app too. Walking? Probably not. But new research suggests that something as simple as picking up the pace during a daily walk could have surprising