For millions of deaf and hard of hearing, communication often presents significant challenges. Now, researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed an AI technology that can translate American Sign Language (ASL) gestures into text in real-time, ...

Scientists are dropping a serious warning: the air around you might be damaging your brain. Imagine two people the same age, living similar lives—but one could be at higher risk of cognitive decline because of the invisible particles they breathe.

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In a groundbreaking advancement, researchers from UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco have developed an AI-powered brain-computer interface that can translate brain signals into natural-sounding speech for people with severe paralysis.

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A 30-year study of over 200,000 people reveals that substituting butter with plant-based oils like olive, soybean, or canola could significantly reduce the risk of premature death. The study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine, March 6, ...

Researchers in Brazil have developed simple speech and hearing tests that can detect primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a rare form of dementia, at an earlier stage. By identifying the condition sooner, doctors might be able to slow its progression ...

University of Birmingham researchers found a simple dietary move that could protect your heart—even when you’re stuck sitting all day. The secret? Flavanols, natural compounds found in cocoa, berries, apples, tea, and nuts.

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Sleep feels like an on-off switch—you're either awake or asleep. But the brain doesn't flip that switch cleanly. Scientists studying the gray zone between these states are discovering unexpected boundaries, and these murky transitions may unlock answers ...

Nearly half of adults experience hearing loss as they age, and recent studies show that the underlying risks differ depending on gender and race.

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Imagine your brain as a complex network, with each conversation, each sound a potential lifeline—or a missed connection. This September, World Alzheimer's Month, brings a reminder that protecting your cognitive health doesn't start when memory problems ...