NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A newly discovered virus hiding inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer, according to new research. Scientists in Denmark found that colorectal cancer patients were about twice as likely to carry a previously unidentified virus within Bacteroides fragilis, a bacterium that normally lives in…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! People with greater exposure to air pollution could face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study by Emory University in Atlanta. Air pollution has previously been established as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, as well as other chronic conditions, like hypertension, stroke…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A single dose of psychedelics significantly reduced symptoms in people with major depressive disorder, a new study found. The clinical trial was led by researchers at Imperial College London, where the team found that participants with depression who took the psychedelic dimethyltryptamine (DMT) had greater reductions in…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Abstaining from food three hours before bedtime could benefit heart health, according to a recent study by Northwestern University. Extending an overnight fast for two hours, dimming the lights and not eating for three hours prior to sleep were shown to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health. The…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eating oats for just a short period of time could have a profound impact on cholesterol levels, according to a recent study. Researchers from the University of Bonn in Germany conducted a trial where adults consumed a calorie-reduced diet of almost exclusively oatmeal for two days. All…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A bacterium prevalent in sinus infections and pneumonia may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications. The bacterium, Chlamydia pneumoniae, was found in the eyes of deceased patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers from Cedars-Sinai’s Health Sciences University in California. “The retina…
Sleep gives you willpower: Biohacker Biohacker Bryan Johnson, known for pursuing health and longevity, tells ‘My View with Lara Trump’ why sleep is crucial, toxins that contribute to decline and more. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The temperature of the bedroom at night could affect heart health — particularly in older adults….
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 test results for more than…
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 in these foods — may…
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 training impacts thinking and memory….