Researchers in the UK studied a group of adults around age 70 to understand if hearing loss impacts brain health. The scientists used MRI scans to track changes in brain size over time and measured cognitive abilities with thinking and memory tests.

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Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed an innovative approach to drug design for Parkinson's disease using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques.

The breakthrough: AI and machine ...

Dementia is a serious concern as we age, but assessing whether someone is at risk of developing this condition can be time-consuming and complicated. A simple one-minute test could be the first step for flagging people who need help.

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Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Engineering have achieved a remarkable feat: They have made a replica of an adult human ear using state-of-the-art tissue engineering and a 3D printer.

This groundbreaking study offers hope ...

With aging, the specter of dementia can loom large. However, an article published in The Wall Street Journal (4/11/2024) reports that a growing body of research suggests the key to keeping our minds sharp may lie in our choices during middle age.

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A new study has uncovered an unexpected benefit of hearing aids: They help extend your life.

The context: It's well known that hearing loss is an independent risk factor for adverse health outcomes and mortality.

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According to researchers in Germany, it takes seven years for most people to realize they have hearing loss.

The Gutenberg Health Study, a large population-based study conducted by Mainz ...

University of California Davis researchers found a trend in human brain size — they're getting larger. People born in the 1970s had larger brains and more brain surface area than those born in the 1930s.

Does this mean less risk of dementia ...

In a surprising revelation, researchers have uncovered a connection between accelerated biological aging and the rising incidence of early-onset cancer among younger adults.

Presented this month at the American Association of Cancer Research’s ...