NIH funding cuts will hit red states, rural areas and underserved communities the hardest
The majority of the 23 states disproportionately affected by the cuts are red states.
Mitzi Nagarkatti, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina
• conversation
March 7, 2025 • ~11 min
March 7, 2025 • ~11 min
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Research shows that people who take these weight-loss medications may have a lower risk of dementia and numerous other health conditions.
Ziyad Al-Aly, Clinical Epidemiologist, Washington University in St. Louis •
conversation
Jan. 22, 2025 • ~8 min
Jan. 22, 2025 • ~8 min
Antibiotics, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication linked to reduced risk of dementia
Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication are associated with reduced risk of dementia, according to new research that looked at
Cambridge University News •
cambridge
Jan. 21, 2025 • ~6 min
Jan. 21, 2025 • ~6 min
Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs
Cycling provides many physical and mental health benefits, but older riders have specific concerns, such as balance. A bike network expert explains what seniors need to be comfortable pedaling.
Anne Lusk, Lecturer in Urban Agriculture, Boston University •
conversation
Nov. 27, 2024 • ~10 min
Nov. 27, 2024 • ~10 min
Vulnerability to financial scams in aging adults could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows
Adults who self-reported higher vulnerability toward financial exploitation showed lower thickness in a brain region that is affected early in Alzheimer’s disease.
Duke Han, Professor of Psychology and Family Medicine, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences •
conversation
Nov. 22, 2024 • ~6 min
Nov. 22, 2024 • ~6 min
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