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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A simple blood test could predict not only a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but also the year symptoms will begin. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis set out to determine if levels of a specific …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An update on a decades-long investigation has suggested that brain training can lower the risk of dementia. The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, which began in the late 1990s with nearly 3,000 older adults, evaluated how brain …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Top stories → James Van Der Beek’s death highlights alarming colon cancer rise in younger adults → Daily coffee habit may play role in dementia risk, study finds → ‘Doormat Mom’ says she was ‘blindsided’ when daughter cut her off On the …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Almost every forest bird species in Hawaii is spreading avian malaria, posing an increasing threat to wildlife in the popular honeymoon destination, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. The research revealed a potential explanation for why the disease shows …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Some surveys find that about 75% of U.S. adults have used supplements, while federal survey data shows that 58% used one in the past 30 days — but some groups should exercise caution, experts say. There are many different supplements — including …

When 13-year-old music prodigy Itzhak Perlman performed on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1958, viewers could see his extraordinary talent. What they couldn’t see were the braces and crutches he needed to walk.  Perlman was four when he contracted polio. “I was already running and walking, and I remember one …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The dry, puckering sensation you get from dark chocolate, red wine, tea or berries could actually be activating your brain in a way similar to exercise, according to a new study. New research from Japan suggests that flavanols — plant compounds found …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While cannabis has recently come under fire for potential negative health risks, a recent study suggests that its use could increase brain volume and cognitive fitness. Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus analyzed cannabis usage, brain scans and cognitive …

E-bikes sold by retailers including Amazon, Sears and Walmart are being recalled because the bicycles’ lithium-ion batteries can ignite, potentially sparking a fire and burning riders. About 22,000 e-bikes are involved in the recall, and should not be used until outfitted with a free replacement battery and battery mount, according …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A simple dietary pairing could offer broader immune benefits than omega-3s alone. Researchers at the University of Nottingham found that pairing kefir with a prebiotic fiber mix led to greater reductions in inflammation markers than omega-3 supplements or fiber alone. The findings, …