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The MIND diet is a dietary plan designed to promote brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Its name is an acronym for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”, combining aspects of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). Here’s a breakdown of what it emphasizes: 1....[ Read More... ]

1. Major U.S. Study: Multi‑Domain Lifestyle Works A recent U.S. clinical trial involving over 2,100 adults aged 60–79 showed that a structured lifestyle program - combining regular exercise, the MIND diet, brain-training, and social engagement - helped participants think cognitively up to two years younger than expected. The group doing the structured intervention did better than...[ Read More... ]

The U.S. is currently enduring its worst measles outbreak since 1992, with 1,288 confirmed cases reported across 38–39 states as of July 2025 (The Guardian). Three deaths - all among unvaccinated individuals - have been recorded, including two children in Texas and an adult in New Mexico. Why Now? Dropping vaccination rates. MMR coverage among kindergarteners declined from ~95% before the...[ Read More... ]

Common over-the-counter medications like Benadryl and Tylenol PM contain anticholinergic drugs that may increase dementia risk with long-term use. Learn the science, risks, and safer alternatives.It’s a common scenario: you grab an over-the-counter (OTC) medication to relieve allergies, fall asleep faster, or treat cold symptoms. While these products offer quick relief, many contain a class...[ Read More... ]

It's recommended to go gluten-free if you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, as strong evidence links gluten to digestive problems in these specific cases.  But Consumer Reports says avoiding gluten is not a good idea for those who are not allergic to gluten, and can do more harm than good:"Less than 7 percent of Americans have celiac disease or another condition that causes gluten...[ Read More... ]

On Thursday the billionaire owner of Insys Therapeutics was arrested and charged for bribing doctors and committing insurance fraud for the illegal distribution of Subsys, a Fentanyl under-the-tongue spray, meant for cancer patients.  Federal charges include: racketeering, conspiracy to commit fraud, and conspiracy to violate the Anti-Kickback law.The indictment:"As alleged, these executives...[ Read More... ]

Australia.  Doctors thought 30 year-old woman had lymphoma due to her symptoms, but it was due to her immune system response to a 15-year old tattoo.  After removing her swollen lymph node, they found black tattoo pigment in it.She had small lumps under her arms for 2 weeks, and a body scan showed even more enlarged lymph nodes in her chest, including near the bottom of her...[ Read More... ]

Vitamin C given intravenously is different than orally; it can nfluence the immune system's response to inflammation, says Dr. Berry Fowler, researcher at Virgina CommonWealth University in Richmond.  And the clinical results support it.via "Doctor Turns Up Possible Treatment For Deadly Sepsis"Dr. Paul Marik, chief of pulmonary and critical care at Eastern Virginia Medical School,...[ Read More... ]

If you have a textured ceiling in your home that kind of looks like popcorn, also known as cottage cheese ceiling, stucco ceiling or acoustic ceiling, and it's been there for about 20 or more years, you of course don't want to eat it, but you also do not want to sand away at it, puch a hole in it to hang something, or bounce a ball against it.  The reason: it may contain the carcinogen...[ Read More... ]

...Like Cryptosporidium.  It is the cause of an Alabama water pak being temporarilty closed until they "super chlorinate" the water, planning to be running in time for this weekend, August 20 and 21.The Spring Valley Beach Water Park in Blountsville, Alabama, was closed this weekend after health officials traced a parasite called cryptosporidium to the park. The microscopic...[ Read More... ]