Tim Newman, MNT‘s Senior News Editor, wrote this article to mark World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21. The feature answers several crucial questions: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? Is dementia an inevitable part of the aging process? Does dementia only affect older adults? And do vitamins and supplements have any role to…
Share on PinterestPictured is an apothecary vessel for mumia at the German Pharmacy Museum, in Heidelberg.Image credit: Zinnmann, 2014.This week, MNT published the first article in a new series examining medical curiosities. In this Special Feature, author Maria Cohut, Ph.D., takes a look at the macabre practice of medical cannibalism, focusing on the preparation and…
Share on PinterestOur new resource gathers information about dreams, sleep disorders, sleep-boosting strategies, and more.Last weekend saw the launch of our major new resource on the science of sleep, where you can learn about common misconceptions, dreams and lucid dreaming, sleep disorders, and even products that will help promote a better night’s rest.We’ve gathered dozens…
(Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo) The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa has increased to 579 140.More than 280 new deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours.The country's recovery rate has increased to 79%.A further 286 Covid-19-related deaths have taken the country's death rate up to 11 556, according to the latest…
fisetin found that a version of it, called CMC121, improves memory and behavior in mice with symptoms resembling those of Alzheimer’s disease. The success of this study means that the researchers now plan to pursue clinical trials in humans.Learn more here.2. Four scientifically proven ways to increase serotoninShare on PinterestIncreasing serotonin levels, such as through…
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Published: November 06, 2026, 10:41 pm Last updated: November 07, 2026, 12:20 am A California pumpkin patch and petting zoo associated with an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections reopened Nov. 6 with the owners saying environmental tests for the pathogen had come back negative. The San Luis Obispo county health department has not posted
Healthcare affordability. Abortion access. “Medicare for All.” Healthcare was a major force behind the big wins for Democrats in this week’s midterm elections. But the debate over what the Democratic Party will do next is just getting started. KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner appeared on WAMU’s Health Hub on Nov. 4 to