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As the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease rises worldwide, researchers are questioning whether targeted supplements can impact inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondria, and the gut microbiome, but current evidence remains promising, controversial, and far from conclusive. Review: Dietary Supplements for Parkinson’s Disease: Current State of the Science. Image credit: Peterschreiber.media / Shutterstock In a recent review published in Parkinson’s disease journalour group evaluated the disease-modifying potential of nutritional supplements in Parkinson’s disease through evidence from human clinical trials. This review focused on clinical outcomes and biomarker-based evidence as surrogate measures of disease modification, rather than conclusive evidence to supplement slowing disease progression.…

The incidence of colorectal cancer is decreasing among older adults, primarily due to increased screening. But researchers are seeing an alarming change in younger people, with more cases now occurring in adults under 50, including people in their 30s. A new national study conducted in Switzerland found that while the number of diagnoses in this age group has steadily increased in recent decades, younger patients are more likely to receive a terminal diagnosis. The study was led by scientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG). Published in european cancer journalThe study analyzed approximately…

A large-scale study maps sleep duration against multi-organ aging clocks and reveals why the healthiest biological aging profiles are clustered around the well-known 6-8 hour sleep window. Research: Sleep graphs of the biological aging clock in midlife and late life. Image credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal natureIn , researchers from the MULTI consortium describe the development and potential of the Sleep Chart, a comprehensive framework developed using large-scale population data to assess the correlation between self-reported sleep duration and 23 biological aging clocks. Results of this study revealed a U-shaped relationship between sleep…

One major challenge remains with renewable energy, as solar panels lose their ability to generate electricity after sunset. It’s how you store solar power for later use, even in cloudy weather or at night. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara think they may have found the answer to avoiding reliance on large-scale battery systems and the power grid. Writing in the journal Science, Associate Professor Grace Han and her research team describe a new material that can absorb sunlight, store its energy in chemical bonds, and release it as heat when needed. The material is based on a…

The latest example of opposition to rapid data center development in Pennsylvania occurred at a town hall meeting filled with complaints about how the state is handling its proliferation. In front of about 225 people, more than 20 speakers spoke during a two-hour online forum late Wednesday about rising electricity prices, heavy water use, noise pollution and resistance to industries that are responsible for rural industrialization. Gov. Josh Shapiro has been a frequent target as he tries to thread the needle on data center welcome while proposing some guardrails. “This is a matter of public trust and transparency,” said Jennifer…

Psilocybin induces different behavioral responses depending on the age of the rat and the reproductive cycle of the female. However, treating young rats with this drug does not change their behavior later in life. These results indicate that psychedelic therapies may need to be customized for different patient populations to work safely and effectively. The research results were published in a magazine neuropharmacology. Rates of mood and anxiety disorders continue to increase worldwide. Standard medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors serve as the most common first line of defense against these health problems. These daily medications can take weeks…

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests are likely to reduce the risk of death from prostate cancer, a new review published Thursday by an influential international scientific research organization has found. This is a change in medical evidence that could facilitate more widespread use. The Cochrane review’s lead author, Juan Franco from the Heinrich-Heine University of Düsseldorf in Germany, said at a press conference that there was “moderate certainty” that screening tests that identify high levels of PSA as a potential marker for prostate cancer would lead to fewer disease-specific deaths. The benefits are small. The review analyzed the results of…

Learning a musical instrument may strengthen your attention and alertness from childhood to adulthood, according to a new study published in . British Journal of Psychology. Researchers have long debated whether mentally demanding activities, such as playing chess, learning a language, or practicing a musical instrument, can enhance general cognitive skills such as attention and vigilance, which naturally develop with age. Music training is considered a promising candidate because it requires sustained concentration, complex coordination, and multitasking. However, much of the previous evidence comparing musicians and non-musicians is difficult to interpret. These groups often differ in background factors such as…

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Thursday maintained women’s access to drugs used in the most common abortion method, rejecting lower courts’ restrictions while litigation continues. The court order will allow women seeking abortions to continue obtaining the drug mifepristone through pharmacies or by mail, rather than visiting a doctor in person. Access is unlikely to be interrupted until at least next year, as the case progresses, including a possible appeal to the High Court. The justices granted an emergency request by the manufacturers of mifepristone, which is appealing a federal appeals court ruling that would require women to see…

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, who owns stock in oil companies, may be violating court ethics rules by participating in certain cases that could benefit big oil companies, according to a government watchdog group.In a letter Thursday, a coalition of watchdog groups urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Alito, the only Supreme Court justice who owns stock in energy companies.“His irregular denials in cases related to the oil and gas industry undermine public confidence in the impartiality of the courts,” said the letter, which was signed by green groups such as the League of Conservation Voters and the Center…