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03/26/2026

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03/25/2026

"The mechanisms by which stress causes eczema flare-ups had remained unknown, but now a study by Fudan University in Shanghai, China, has conducted a deep dive into the biological connections."

Stress does play a direct, important role in eczema flare-ups, new research in humans and mouse models shows.

03/24/2026

A great way to support our local students!

03/23/2026

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As climate change gives rise to longer and more intense allergy seasons, experts recommend avoiding pollen exposure as much as possible.

03/18/2026

"Healthy lifestyle habits, earlier treatment to lower long-term exposure to plaque-causing lipids, new cholesterol target goals, selective use of coronary calcium scoring, lipoprotein(a) and apolipoprotein B testing, new treatments, and guidance for managing lipids in specific populations among key focus areas"

Embargoed until 1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET, Friday, March 13, 2026 WASHINGTON and DALLAS, March 13, 2026 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline ...

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

03/16/2026

"A study suggests that 20 minutes of moderate cycling increases brain activity in the hippocampus, a region critical for learning and memory."

A new study suggest that brief exercise, such as 20 minutes of moderate cycling, can boost brain activity, which may help to improve memory.

03/12/2026

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03/11/2026

"A new study found that improving your biological age gap may also lower your stroke risk and provide better brain health."

A new study suggests that biological age improvements are tied to a reduced stroke risk and improved brain health, suggesting that certain lifestyle changes could help to cut stroke risk and protect the brain.

03/10/2026

"The blood biomarker p-tau217 has "shown the most promise in detecting Alzheimer's in the brain," researchers of a new study say."

The blood biomarker p-tau217 has "shown the most promise in detecting Alzheimer's in the brain," researchers of a new study say.

03/09/2026

"The study results indicated that women who tested positive for alpha-synuclein showed a much faster buildup of the protein that drives Alzheimer’s progression compared to men."

A new study found that women who test positive for A Parkinson-s related protein accumulated tau at a much faster rate, indicating that it may act as an Alzheimer's disease accelerator.