New evidence shows Parkinson’s spreads via immune cells from the gut
New research reveals how Parkinson’s spreads from the gut to the brain, with the help of immune cells…
Lasing of a cavity-based X-ray source
Shortly after the free-electron laser (FEL) concept was proposed in the 1970s11, the first FEL oscillator was developed12…
‘It starts very slowly and just creeps up and you don’t even know it’s happening’ – The Irish Times
For Deirdre Barker, the penny dropped as regards what her husband Ed was experiencing while reading an article…
Why Vitamin B-12 Is So Good For Your Brain Health
If you’re feeling foggy, sluggish, forgetful or just generally out of sorts, you might be thinking you need…
NIH study clearly ties risk of dementia to severe CTE
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides the clearest evidence…
Nearly half of adults now live with heart disease as obesity and diabetes surge
From rising obesity and diabetes to stubborn health inequities, the AHA’s latest statistics reveal why cardiovascular disease remains…
Brain complexity declines in Alzheimer’s disease
As individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) move from the mild cognitive impairment stage to moderate and severe dementia,…
High BMI linked to vascular dementia risk
High body mass index (BMI) could cause a higher risk of vascular-related dementia (a combination of vascular +…
Regular aerobic exercise slows a key marker of brain aging in midlife
A year of consistent aerobic activity didn’t just boost fitness; it shifted MRI-based brain age in early to…
Adding lean pork to a plant-forward diet supports healthy aging biomarkers
A controlled feeding trial shows that minimally processed pork, when incorporated into a plant-forward dietary pattern, delivers biomarker…
Majority of older adults in Ireland have poorly controlled high blood pressure
High blood pressure becomes more common after age 40years yet new research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on…
Experts issue strong call for overhaul of UK dementia prevention strategy
A national panel of experts has issued the strongest call yet for the Department of Health and Social…