6 things a neurologist does to keep his brain healthy - The Washington Post
Brain atrophy tends to begin in your 30s and 40s, but certain lifestyle changes can slow or even reverse shrinkage.
Ebola in DR Congo: Fast response needed to stop 'catastrophe', DR Congo governor sayss - BBC
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.
A sleep-time ‘sweet spot’ is linked to healthy aging, study finds - The Washington Post
Turns out 6.4 to 7.8 hours of sleep a night might be ideal. Here are some tips on how to get the “just right” amount.
Doctor evacuated from Congo is ‘helpless’ watching colleagues die of Ebola - The Washington Post
As Patrick LaRochelle waits in a specialized hospital room in Prague to see whether he has Ebola, his former colleagues in Congo are beginning to die of the deadly disease.
A Common Diabetes Drug Is Linked With 'Exceptional Longevity' in Women - ScienceAlert
A common diabetes drug may hold great potential to help with aging, even if scientists aren't exactly sure why.
Toxic plant on Ming dynasty-era surgical tools may be world’s oldest chemical evidence of topical anesthetic - Live Science
An analysis of residue on centuries-old surgical tools reveals the use of a toxic anesthetic in Ming dynasty-era Chinese medicine.
What happens to your brain when you eat an avocado every day for six months? - PsyPost
Adding an avocado to your daily diet is a trendy health choice, but a new clinical trial shows it won't provide a quick fix for your brain health or protect against cognitive decline on its own.
Dozens of hikers suddenly fall sick on California section of iconic Pacific Crest Trail - Yahoo
Roughly a dozen hikers have reportedly fallen ill with a nasty stomach bug after traversing a section of the scenic Pacific Crest Trail.
Arapahoe County man recovering after contracting hantavirus; infection not tied to cruise ship cluster - Denver7
An Arapahoe County man is recovering at home after testing positive for a variant of the hantavirus that is endemic to Colorado, county health authorities said Friday.