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 ...

You've probably grabbed a cotton swab after a shower to clean your ears. It feels satisfying, even necessary. However, audiologists and ENT physicians warn that this habit could damage your hearing—and potentially land you in the emergency room.

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The University of Chicago has uncovered a genetic cause behind a rare congenital hearing loss and two existing treatments. This breakthrough could change our approach to rare deafness and age-related hearing loss.

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Many find certain sounds annoying, but for people with misophonia, everyday noises trigger intense rage, disgust, and panic. A new study found a connection between brain emotion processing and distressing sounds.

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Scientists have discovered that our ancient ancestors were poisoned by lead for millions of years, long before we ever mined it. But a single DNA change in modern humans may have saved us from extinction while our Neanderthal cousins weren't so lucky.

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