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  • Blood test boosts Alzheimer’s diagnosis accuracy to 94.5%, clinical study shows
    on February 22, 2026 at 7:10 pm

    A protein lurking around in the blood can help with the accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent study, researchers from Spain investigated how blood-based biomarkers, such as a protein called p-tau217, affect both the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and neurologists’ confidence in their diagnosis.

  • Can psychopaths change?
    on February 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    Psychopaths might account for only about 1% of the general population, but they account for a disproportionate share of violent crime.

  • Patients want bigger benefits from statins before they consider taking them, finds new study
    on February 22, 2026 at 6:10 pm

    Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. To lower this risk, doctors prescribe statin drugs that reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the type that can accumulate in the arteries and lead to heart attacks or strokes. More than 200 million people take statin drugs to protect their heart health.

  • What causes depression? What we know, don’t know and suspect
    on February 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or grief, depression is different. Major depressive disorder is persistent, interferes with day-to-day activities, and can affect work, life and relationships.

  • How physical activity may help cancer survivors live longer
    on February 22, 2026 at 5:20 pm

    Staying fit and active has long been associated with better heart and overall health. It might also improve the chances of survival for people with some forms of cancer. A study published in the journal JAMA Network Open reports that staying active is linked to longer survival after a cancer diagnosis, including in people with bladder, kidney and lung cancers.