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AI-powered blood test could transform dementia diagnosis

A new tool can distinguish among major neurodegenerative diseases with goal of providing clarity for treatment decisions.

High-puff vapes may become more toxic with use

"Our study highlights the need for greater attention to how prolonged device use affects chemical exposure."

Vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer

A new clinical trial has found that a personalized vaccine to treat glioblastoma is safe and could potentially improve outcomes.

High-puff vapes may become more toxic with use

"Our study highlights the need for greater attention to how prolonged device use affects chemical exposure."

'Love hormone' plays a role in group competition

"Cooperation can be a successful way to compete in the game of life, and [oxytocin] seems to be a key ingredient for this."

New drug works against diseases like measles and croup

"[The new drug] is the most promising inhibitor of this virus family that we have encountered in years of research."

Team finds brain circuit that helps you switch gears

A new study in mice shows how the brain abandons outdated strategies and adapts to new rules.

5 things you should know about the global energy crisis

Experts break down five things to know about how global oil disruptions are already hitting American households.

Scientists get their best-ever look at distant planet's surface

"The more we learn about these other planets, the better we understand the ingredients that make for stable, habitable planets."

Does more money affect a baseball team's success?

An expert breaks down how much budget influences a Major League Baseball team's performance.

Are you underestimating how cynical your friends are?

"I hope the study helps people think more carefully about how friendships are shaped by both realism and positive illusions."

Exercise beats protein powder for keeping muscles youthful

Exercise is a better bet than protein powder for building muscle strength in older adults, according to new research.

New sensor could allow MRIs to see molecular-level changes

New research could transform how scientists study cancer, neurodegeneration, and inflammation.

Garlic works as birth control for mosquitoes

Garlic is not a substance that most people consider an aphrodisiac. It turns out that mosquitoes agree.

What happens to your brain under anesthesia?

New findings challenge the widespread belief that anesthesia is simply a deep sleep. The reality is more complex, researchers found.

Air pollution tied to worse outcomes after surgery

"When there was an elevation in PM2.5 air pollution in the week before surgery... we saw increased risk of major medical complications..."

New map of the cosmic web is the most detailed ever

"...we can now see the cosmic web at a time when the universe was only a few hundred million years old..."

Being overweight may lead to faster cognitive decline

"There are no cures for dementia, which is why it is critical to identify and address any modifiable risk factors we can find to prevent it."