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Cold sores may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in BMJ Open.
Researchers examined 344,628 «case-control pairs.» The pairs were matched in age, sex, geographical region and number of healthcare visits — but one had Alzheimer's disease and one did not.
Of the groups studied, 1,507 people with Alzheimer’s also had herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which is the most common cause of cold sores. Only 823 people in the control group had HSV-1.
FIRST BLOOD TEST FOR ALZHEIMER’S DIAGNOSIS CLEARED BY FDA
Among these 2,330 people, 40% used anti-herpetic medication following their diagnosis.
Those who were treated for the virus were 17% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those who didn’t use the treatments, the study found.
The risk of developing this form of dementia is known to rise with age. However, the chance of an HSV-1 diagnosis was 80% higher in those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, according to the research.
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«Army Strong» is more than just a tagline — for soldiers, it’s a requirement for duty.
The U.S. Army requires that all active-duty soldiers prove their physical prowess by passing a rigorous fitness test. There have been multiple versions of the test over the years — and the Army recently announced that a new version has been adopted.
On June 1, 2025, the military branch will roll out its new Army Fitness Test (ACFT) as a replacement for the current Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).
WALKING CERTAIN NUMBER OF STEPS DAILY REDUCES CANCER RISK, OXFORD STUDY FINDS
The new test — which is based on «18 months of data analysis and feedback from thousands of test iterations» — will introduce updated scoring standards that emphasize «readiness and combat effectiveness,» according to an Army press release.
Soldiers will have until Jan. 1, 2026, to meet the new AFT requirements without facing «adverse actions.»
AFT scores are recorded during basic training for soldiers and initial training for off..

While Memorial Day is a time for remembrance, it can also be a difficult period for many veterans, particularly those struggling with mental health.
A program in Wyoming is helping to address those challenges by pairing veterans with wild mustangs in a unique approach to healing.
VETERANS DAY: DENNIS QUAID, TRACE ADKINS AMONG HOLLYWOOD STARS HONORING OUR MILITARY
According to data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from 2001 to 2022, veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD, depression and anxiety than civilians. Each year, approximately 6,000 veterans die by suicide.
At some point in their lives, 7 out of every 100 veterans (or 7%) will experience PTSD, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
In the small town of Jay Em, Wyoming, a nonprofit called Operation Remount Corporation is offering a form of equine therapy that serves not only veterans and first responders, but also the mustangs—many of which come from traumatic backgrounds.
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Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research.
Using machine learning, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified hundreds of metabolites (molecules produced during metabolism) that correlated with processed food intake.
The team developed a «biomarker score» that predicts ultraprocessed food intake based on metabolite measurements in blood and urine, according to Erikka Loftfield, Ph.D., M.P.H., of the National Cancer Institute in Maryland.
PREMATURE DEATH LINKED TO CERTAIN TYPE OF FOOD, STUDY REVEALS
The researchers drew baseline data from 718 older adults who provided urine and blood samples and reported their dietary habits over a 12-month period, as detailed in a press release from NIH.
Next, they conducted a small clinical trial of 20 adults. For two weeks, the group ate a diet high in ultraprocessed foods, and for another two weeks they ate a diet with no UPFs.
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More than half of sleep sessions end with the snooze button, with people sneaking in an extra 11 minutes on average, a new study reveals — but experts say it may not be a good idea.
Researchers from Mass General Brigham analyzed data from the Sleep Cycle app, which included sleep habits from more than 21,000 people globally.
Among the more than three million sleep sessions tracked, nearly 56% ended with the snooze button.
MOST SLEEP-DEPRIVED CITIES IN US REVEALED IN REPORT: WHERE DOES YOURS RANK?
The heaviest users of the snooze button — who used it for more than 80% of the mornings included in the study — slept an average of 20 extra minutes.
These heaviest snoozers were also shown to have «more erratic sleep schedules» than those who used the snooze button less often, the researchers found.
The snooze button was more likely to be used on weekdays and less so on Saturdays and Sundays.
The findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports.
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Proper handwashing could save a million lives a year, according to an expert — and yet many people are doing it improperly, often due to misconceptions surrounding the practice.
Doctors recommend washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
The NFID 2025 State of Handwashing Report, recently released by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, provides details on Americans' handwashing habits (and mistakes).
WHY YOUR LAUNDRY COULD BE MAKING YOU SICK AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
The report is based on a survey of 3,587 U.S. adults, conducted in November and December 2024 and March 2025.
Robert Hopkins Jr., MD, medical director of NFID in Maryland, spoke to Fox News Digital about what Americans are doing wrong when it comes to handwashing.
«We have to recognize that there are a number of important infections that hand sanitizers are not effective at preventing,» Hopkins said.
One example is norovirus, a highly contagious stomach..

Glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly type of brain cancer, is known to have a very poor prognosis — but a new study suggests that a pain-relieving drug could extend survival.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have found that an already-approved medication — a pain reliever and anti-seizure medication called gabapentin — has been linked to improved survival in patients with glioblastoma.
The findings were published in Nature Communications last week.
MICHAEL BOLTON HAD STRANGE SYMPTOMS BEFORE BRAIN CANCER DIAGNOSIS: ‘SOMETHING’S WRONG’
Inspired by previous mouse studies that showed gabapentin’s potential in targeting tumors, the researchers studied the medical outcomes of nearly 700 patients with glioblastoma.
Many of them had already been taking gabapentin to alleviate nerve pain, according to a press release from MGB.
The patients who were taking the drug survived four months longer than those who were not — 16 months compared to 12 months — which was described as «statistic..

Where you live could affect how you sleep at night.
New research from Innerbody revealed that some areas of the country are more sleep-deprived than others.
The study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other benchmarks from the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., ranking each on sleep duration and quality.
HERE'S WHY 90% OF AMERICANS DON'T SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT, ACCORDING TO EXPERT
For each city, the researchers analyzed the prevalence of five metrics — physical activity, obesity, alcohol consumption, mental distress, and noise and light pollution — all of which can impact sleep quality.
Below are the top 10 most sleep-deprived cities, according to the study results.
The researchers noted that many of these cities are in the eastern half of the U.S., and Ohio appears multiple times.
HEAT EXPOSURE LINKED TO BETTER SLEEP, EXPERTS SAY — HERE'S WHY
While these cities ranked as the most overall sleep-deprived, Honolulu, Hawaii, placed ..

Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis of «aggressive» prostate cancer has sparked concerns about how far the disease has advanced.
The former president’s prostate cancer has been characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (grade group 5) with «metastasis to the bone.»
The score of 9 indicates «high-grade» prostate cancer with very abnormal cells that are likely to grow quickly, experts say.
BIDEN'S PROSTATE CANCER DESCRIBED AS 'AGGRESSIVE' — WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE DISEASE'S PROGNOSIS
«While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management,» the statement said. «The president and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.»
The fact that Biden’s cancer has been classified as «hormone-sensitive» means it could be more responsive to hormone therapies, and thus more treatable.
Hormone-sensitive prostate cancer needs androgens (male hormones) to grow, according to the National C..