Health

A South African study links hearing impairment with higher dementia odds, but does not show that hearing loss causes dementia or treatment prevents it.

A study of 84 young patients found most colorectal cancers were advanced at diagnosis, highlighting the challenge of persistent, nonspecific symptoms.

Paula Span told WAMU’s Health Hub that older patients and caregivers should ask clinicians to review whether long-term medicines are still appropriate.

A Yale-led project will study how misfolded alpha-synuclein spreads between brain cells and whether lymphatic clearance or reduced uptake could limit it.

An Oct. 5 advice column addresses a 54-year-old woman’s account of strangers pressuring her to eat after illness-related weight loss.

A UCLA study of nearly 1,500 adults links older-appearing brains with memory and mood measures, and finds gut signals associated with brain age in one group.

A Heart Failure Society of America report projects rising cases and mortality, while finding that proven therapies remain underused.

A small University of Tsukuba study found immediate mood and attention changes after 10 minutes of very slow running in healthy young adults.

A 96-person trial found remission at 24 weeks for 54% on a low-calorie diet and exercise, versus 4% with usual care. Longer-term results are unknown.

A study links blood levels of the gut-produced molecule ImP to Alzheimer’s-related markers and faster cognitive decline, but does not prove causation.