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After age 60, many people experience lapses in memory and attention.Antioxidants, omega-3 fats, vitamins and minerals may help preserve cognitive function.Get them from fatty fish, blueberries, leafy greens, cruciferous veggies, eggs and pistachios.  As we enter our 60s, it’s completely natural to experience changes in cognitive functioning, which includes your ability to think, learn and remember. For instance, you might notice that you (or a loved one over 60) have difficulty multitasking, finding words, remembering names or even paying attention. It’s frustrating, but it’s a normal part of getting older. That doesn’t mean you have to just accept it, though.…

A novel strategy developed by scientists at Rice University allows scientists to zoom in on tiny segments of proteins inside living cells, revealing localized environmental changes that could indicate the earliest stages of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer. The study results could offer promise for drug screening that targets protein aggregation diseases. The research team engineered a fluorescent probe known as AnapTh into precise subdomains of proteins, creating a tool that monitors microenvironmental shifts in real time. Unlike conventional techniques that provide only broad signals, this approach reveals how distinct regions of the same protein behave differently during…

Rocks in a Martian crater held minerals that microorganisms produce, offering a potential biosignature for former life on the red planet.Image credit:NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSSOn the rocky, dusty surface of Mars, life and liquid water are absent as far as scientists can tell. However, researchers suspect that, long ago, rivers and lakes of liquid water covered the Martian surface, and they have been eager to determine whether life lived within them.Since such life would likely have been microbial, scientists can’t look for fossils. Instead, they study the mineral makeup of the rocks left behind in ancient riverbeds to hunt for molecular clues of…

Dairy foods in the DASH diet support healthy blood pressure and heart health.Yogurt’s nutrients may help lower stroke risk when eaten regularly.Boost nutrition by adding yogurt to meals, dips, or as a sour cream swap. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, with high blood pressure playing a role in up to 57% of stroke cases. Diet plays a big role in both heart health and stroke risk, and nutrient-rich foods like dairy can make a difference. In fact, dairy is a key part of the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which emphasizes…

Credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health Sciences have developed a type of bispecific antibody that can activate the body’s T cells to kill cells infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV).  CMV is a common virus found worldwide and in people of all ages. In healthy individuals, it causes no or only mild symptoms. However, in people with suppressed or weakened immune systems, such as people with HIV, organ-transplant recipients, or infants, CMV can cause severe symptoms, which can even become life-threatening.  In babies, for instance, a CMV infection can cause deafness when the…

Rebecca WallersteinerLondonwallersteiner{at}hotmail.comPatrick Vaughan overcame a delayed education and dysfunctional childhood to make a major contribution to international health through his work at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).Much of his career in epidemiology was spent working in low and middle income countries. He served with government health services in Papua New Guinea (PNG); helped start a medical school at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; and spent three years researching diarrhoea in Bangladesh. In 1985 he was among those consulted by the organisers of Live Aid on how best to spend the estimated £150m raised by…

Various treatments can reduce redness and other symptoms, improving your skin’s appearance and reducing the frequency of flares.[12]Once your doctor makes a definitive diagnosis, you’ll work together to determine the best treatment plan for your skin. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Your doctor may prescribe a medication, monitor your skin for improvement, and then recommend a different medication if the one you’re currently taking doesn’t work.Medication OptionsTopical Gels and Creams Your doctor may first prescribe a topical antibiotic or anti-inflammatory cream or gel.[12] Topical antibiotics are common first-line treatments to reduce pink bumps, whereas a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory can reduce skin irritation that leads…

It’s official: Amazon has announced that it will yet again host a fall savings event just in time for cozy dinners and outdoor adventures. The annual October Prime Day is back and will run for two days during the first full week of the month. As usual, we’ve gathered all of the details you need to know about this year’s event, including the exact shopping dates. And, in typical Amazon fashion, there are some early deals worth taking advantage of.  Amazon Best Overall Early October Amazon Prime Day Deals Brooks Trace 3 Neutral Running Shoe, $75 (was $100)  Asics GT-2000…

Beate Mueller- Tiemann, PhDCTO, Cytiva In recent decades, sensor-less cars that rely on human decision-making have evolved into self-driving taxis that arrive on demand. Beate Mueller-Tiemann, PhD, CTO of the global CDMO Cytiva, points to these autonomous vehicles as an analogy for the digitization of the biomanufacturing industry, which has recently culminated in a new era known as “Bioprocess 5.0.” This latest generation integrates advanced digital technologies, automation, and sustainability principles to streamline the production of biological products, such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and enzymes. “Pharma companies like to use the term ‘smart manufacturing,’ in which operations are driven not only…

Meal Plan at a Glance BREAKFAST/ A.M SNACK LUNCH/ P.M. SNACK DINNER Egg muffins/ Banana & nut butter Tuna salad/ Celery & hummus Mushroom pasta & shrimp Yogurt toast/ Raspberries & cashews Chicken quesadilla/ Pear & Cheddar Chickpea dumplings Egg muffins/ Yogurt Chickpea dumplings/ Plum & almonds Salmon bowl Muesli/ Apple & cottage cheese Pesto pasta/ Popcorn Veggie bowl Egg muffins/ Orange, cheese & almonds Power salad/ Veggies & pesto Cauliflower rice bowls & shrimp Muesli/ Pear & pistachios Power salad/ Yogurt & pineapple Salmon & green beans Egg muffins/ Banana & nut butter Green Goddess Salad/ Popcorn Stuffed peppers…