New study shows some plant-based diets may raise heart disease risk

Researchers tracking over 63,000 adults found that high-quality, minimally processed plant foods significantly reduce cardiovascular risk. But when those plant foods are ultra-processed, the advantage disappears—and can even backfire. Some ultra-processed plant diets increased risk by 40%. The study urges a shift toward whole, naturally nutrient-rich plant foods.


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Garlic mouthwash shows shockingly strong germ-fighting power

Garlic extract is emerging as a surprisingly powerful contender to chlorhexidine, the long-standing “gold standard” in antimicrobial mouthwashes. A systematic review of clinical studies shows that higher-concentration garlic mouthwash can rival chlorhexidine in killing bacteria—sometimes outperforming it—while offering a more natural alternative.


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Balancing an Elder’s Sense of Purpose with Their Safety

A recent question on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum brought back memories from my early days of caregiving. The member wrote, “My 81-year-old...


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Scientists keep a human alive with a genetically engineered pig liver

Researchers successfully implanted a genetically modified pig liver into a human, proving that such an organ can function for an extended period. The graft supported essential liver processes before complications required its removal. Although the patient ultimately passed away, the experiment demonstrates both the potential and the complexity of xenotransplantation. Experts believe this could reshape the future of organ replacement.


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Elders Who Abuse Their Family Caregivers

Most of us have seen evidence of people being harder on those they love than they are on strangers, or even people...


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The legal framework for fighting copycats, lookalikes and dupes: what can brand owners do to protect themselves?

In this article, the second in our series, we look at the various legal options brand owners have when faced with copycats and compare trends across some key regions....
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Your skin has a built-in cancer defense and sunlight turns it off

Scientists have uncovered how too much sunlight can flip a hidden switch inside skin cells that makes inflammation spiral out of control and increases the risk of cancer. Their research reveals that UV radiation breaks down a protective protein called YTHDF2, which normally prevents a small RNA signal from activating an immune sensor linked to dangerous inflammation. Once that protection is lost, a surprising chain reaction unfolds inside the cell, turning ordinary sun damage into a potential cancer trigger.


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Indoor tanning triples melanoma risk and seeds broad DNA mutations

Researchers discovered that tanning beds cause widespread, mutation-laden DNA damage across almost all skin, explaining the sharply increased melanoma risk. Single-cell genomic analysis revealed dangerous mutations even in sun-protected regions. Survivors’ stories underscore how early tanning habits have lifelong consequences. The findings push for stricter policies and clear public warnings.


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Coping when Both Parents Have Dementia

“My mom and dad both have dementia. I am all alone taking care of them since. I have no one to help...


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Hidden household toxin triples liver disease risk, study finds

Scientists have uncovered a new environmental culprit behind liver disease: tetrachloroethylene (PCE), a chemical used in dry cleaning and household products. The study found that people with PCE exposure were three times more likely to develop severe liver scarring, even when traditional risk factors like alcohol or obesity were absent. The chemical is widespread in air, water, and consumer goods, making it a stealthy threat to public health.


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Hanukkah Begins: Light and Love to All

Candles symbolize light and love for many faiths. For eight days and nights, people of the Jewish faith celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival...


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Blood tests reveal obesity rapidly accelerates Alzheimer’s progression

Obesity accelerates the rise of Alzheimer’s-related blood biomarkers far more rapidly than previously recognized. Long-term imaging and plasma data show that obese individuals experience much faster increases in proteins linked to neurodegeneration and amyloid buildup. Surprisingly, blood tests detected these changes earlier than PET scans. The results point to obesity as a major, modifiable contributor to Alzheimer’s progression.


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Campbell’s Stipulated Order Reinforces Trademark Protection in Political Speech

The Campbell’s Company and CSC Brands LP recently resolved a trademark infringement lawsuit against Michigan congressional candidate Shelby Nicole Campbell and her “Campbell for Congress” campaign, which used imagery closely resembling the iconic Campbell’s soup can design in her 2026 campaign materials. The case, resolved on November 14, 2025, in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, underscores the limitations of First Amendment, parody, and personal identity defenses...
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A silent kidney crisis is spreading faster than anyone expected

Chronic kidney disease has surged to nearly 800 million cases and is now among the top causes of death worldwide. The condition is heavily linked to diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, and often goes unnoticed until late stages. Many countries lack access to dialysis and transplants, leaving millions without adequate care.


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How Caregiving Support Programs Help Employees Manage Family Responsibilities

If you talk with working adults right now, you will know tiredness doesn’t usually come from job stress or due dates. Rather, it’s the stuff around work that drains them – like helping an aging mom get ready in the morning, hurrying a relative to appointments, keeping track of prescriptions, or just being the one […]


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How to Stay Sane During the Holidays as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver

If one can believe the old Westerns, frontier women were the ultimate multi-taskers. They could rock a cradle with their foot to...


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Scientists find a hidden obesity trigger in soybean oil

Researchers at UC Riverside have uncovered why soybean oil, one of America's most widely consumed ingredients, drives significant weight gain—at least in mice. The findings point not to the oil itself but to the fat-derived molecules it produces inside the body, called oxylipins, which can trigger inflammation, alter liver function, and influence genes tied to metabolism.


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Having “The Talk”: How to Discuss End-of-Life Issues with Parents

Sex and death: It’s odd that these two topics of conversation should bring so much anxiety to parents and children. One addresses...


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Blood tests reveal obesity rapidly accelerates Alzheimer’s progression

Obesity accelerates the rise of Alzheimer’s-related blood biomarkers far more rapidly than previously recognized. Long-term imaging and plasma data show that obese individuals experience much faster increases in proteins linked to neurodegeneration and amyloid buildup. Surprisingly, blood tests detected these changes earlier than PET scans. The results point to obesity as a major, modifiable contributor to Alzheimer’s progression.


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CloudNine Review On-Premise is Coming in 2026!

For more than a decade, the industry narrative has been clear: everything is moving to the cloud. And while cloud-based eDiscovery platforms like CloudNine Review continue to grow in capability and adoption, the reality inside many organizations tells a more nuanced story.  Not every workflow can, or should, move to the cloud. That’s exactly why on-premise processing and review remains not only relevant in 2026, but essential. 


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New online tool can predict how well blood pressure drugs will work

A new blood pressure calculator built on extensive clinical trial data helps doctors accurately estimate how much each medication will reduce blood pressure. The tool simplifies complex treatment choices and replaces unreliable BP measurements with solid evidence.


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Single enzyme mutation reveals a hidden trigger in dementia

Researchers discovered that a tiny structural feature of the enzyme GPX4 helps keep neurons safe. A rare mutation removes this protection, allowing harmful molecules to damage cell membranes and trigger early dementia. Mouse and cell studies showed changes resembling Alzheimer’s. Early tests to slow this damage give scientists new directions to explore.


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Single enzyme mutation reveals a hidden trigger in dementia

Researchers discovered that a tiny structural feature of the enzyme GPX4 helps keep neurons safe. A rare mutation removes this protection, allowing harmful molecules to damage cell membranes and trigger early dementia. Mouse and cell studies showed changes resembling Alzheimer’s. Early tests to slow this damage give scientists new directions to explore.


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Repeated head impacts may quietly break the brain’s cleanup system

Researchers found that repeated head impacts can disrupt a key system that helps the brain wash away waste. In professional fighters, this system initially seems to work harder after trauma, then declines over time. MRI scans revealed that these changes may show up years before symptoms do. The work could help identify at-risk athletes earlier in their careers.


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Siblings Who Feel Shut Out of Caregiving

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New brain imaging breakthrough reveals clues to Parkinson’s

A high-speed “zap-and-freeze” method is giving scientists their clearest view yet of how brain cells send messages. By freezing tissue at the instant a signal fires, researchers revealed how synaptic vesicles behave in both mouse and human neurons. These insights could help explain why most Parkinson’s cases emerge without inherited genetic changes. The technique may also point to promising new research paths for therapy development.


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Support Can Improve Post-Stroke Grief and Depression

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Twenty-year study shows cleaner water slashes cancer and heart disease deaths

A 20-year project in Bangladesh reveals that lowering arsenic levels in drinking water can slash death rates from major chronic diseases. Participants who switched to safer wells had the same risk levels as people who were never heavily exposed. The researchers tracked individual water exposure with detailed urine testing. Their results show how quickly health improves once contaminated water is replaced.


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Next gen cancer drug shows surprising anti aging power

A next-generation drug tested in yeast was found to extend lifespan and slow aging by influencing a major growth-control pathway. Researchers also uncovered an unexpected role for agmatinases, enzymes that help keep this pathway in balance. Diet and gut microbes may affect aging more than expected because they produce the metabolites involved.


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Assorted Stupidity #171

In this edition: are those orange-fronted parakeets in your pants or are you just happy to be crossing the border, and other items of note.


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Wegovy in a pill? Massive weight loss results revealed

Novo Nordisk’s oral semaglutide 25 mg achieved up to 16.6% weight loss in a landmark study, rivaling injectable Wegovy. The pill also improved cardiovascular risk factors and physical activity levels. With a safety profile consistent with existing treatments, experts see it as a breakthrough for patients preferring oral options.


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Alzheimer’s blood tests may be misleading for people with kidney problems

A large study found that people with impaired kidneys tend to have higher Alzheimer’s biomarkers, yet they don’t face a higher overall risk of dementia. For those who already have elevated biomarkers, kidney problems may speed up when symptoms appear. The findings show that kidney health can change how Alzheimer’s blood tests are read. Doctors may need to consider both organs to get a clearer picture.


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Alzheimer’s blood tests may be misleading for people with kidney problems

A large study found that people with impaired kidneys tend to have higher Alzheimer’s biomarkers, yet they don’t face a higher overall risk of dementia. For those who already have elevated biomarkers, kidney problems may speed up when symptoms appear. The findings show that kidney health can change how Alzheimer’s blood tests are read. Doctors may need to consider both organs to get a clearer picture.


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“I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home”

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...


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A surprising CBD advance calms pain without side effects

Researchers developed a new nano-micelle formulation, CBD-IN, that finally gets CBD into the brain effectively. In mice, it relieved neuropathic pain quickly and didn’t cause the usual movement or memory side effects. Surprisingly, the pain relief didn’t use typical cannabinoid receptors, instead calming abnormal nerve activity more directly. The findings hint at new avenues for treating chronic pain and neurological diseases.


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The Briefing: Turkey, Trademarks, and Thanksgiving Branding – IP Protection for Recipes and Holiday Traditions

Who really owns your Thanksgiving traditions? In this special holiday edition of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley discuss how intellectual property law intersects with holiday food, recipes, and branding. They explore: - Why recipes usually aren’t protected by copyright - The surprising trademarks behind holiday favorites like Turducken and Tofurky - How brands use trademarks, trade dress, and storytelling to own a piece of the Thanksgiving season - The...
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10 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

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A routine shingles shot may offer powerful defense against dementia

A unique vaccine rollout in Wales gave researchers an accidental natural experiment that revealed a striking reduction in dementia among seniors who received the shingles vaccine. The protective effect held steady across multiple analyses and was even stronger in women. Evidence also suggests benefits for people who already have dementia, hinting at a therapeutic effect.


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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic deliver huge weight loss but new research reveals a hidden catch

GLP-1 drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide offer powerful weight-loss effects but come with unanswered questions about long-term safety, side effects, and global accessibility. Researchers stress the need for independent studies before these treatments can be fully embraced worldwide.


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Why We Can’t Stop Doomscrolling — And How to Protect Your Mind

Have you ever found yourself scrolling endlessly late at night, moving from one grim headline to the next? You promise yourself, “Just one more update,” but minutes turn into hours, and instead of feeling informed, you’re left anxious, heavy, and restless. Many people at Samvedna Care  who seek Counselling Sessions for Depression often describe how […]


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Scientists boost lifespan by 70% in elderly male mice using simple drug combo

Scientists found that combining oxytocin with an Alk5 inhibitor revitalized extremely old male mice, boosting their lifespan and strength. Female mice showed only short-term improvements, highlighting a major sex difference in aging biology. The therapy restored youthful protein patterns in blood and targeted key pathways that drive tissue decline. Because the components are already clinically accessible, this approach could move toward human testing.


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Doctors found a way to stop a deadly metformin reaction

A hospital in Thailand created a quick-action dialysis protocol for patients with metformin-associated lactic acidosis, a dangerous reaction to a common diabetes drug. The program sharply reduced deaths and sped up treatment times. Awareness also soared, showing how organized emergency pathways can transform patient outcomes.


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When does inspiration cross the line of imitation? Understanding lookalikes, dupes and counterfeits

One of the biggest challenges facing brand owners today is the rise of the copycat. In this article (the first of our series of three), we look at the different types of copycat, their public perception, and how the market for lookalikes has grown with the rise of social media....
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Client Spotlight: Orbach Huff & Henders’ Journey with CloudNine

Migrating 15-16 active cases at once was no small feat, especially with data exported in mixed formats that required adjustments before importing into CloudNine. Early setup challenges, such as limited initial access to the Discovery Portal, were swiftly addressed with hands-on support from CloudNine’s expert services team. Despite these hurdles, the firm quickly realized the advantages of CloudNine’s platform, including seamless remote access, faster search and tagging capabilities, and a...

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Caregiving During the Holidays: Have a Realistic, Positive Approach

There’s an image of holiday perfection that our culture encourages. Starting with Thanksgiving, we are inundated with images of families happily enjoying...


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Strange microscopic structures found in Long COVID blood

Scientists have discovered strange microscopic structures in the blood of people with Long COVID—clusters of tiny microclots tangled together with sticky immune webs known as neutrophil extracellular traps, or NETs. These combined structures show up far more often in Long COVID patients, where they appear larger, denser, and more stubborn than in healthy blood.


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SenecaSense Home: Discreet Support That Restores Comfort and Confidence

I’m super excited to welcome my newest sponsor, SenecaSense! I truly believe this wetness sensor can make life healthier and potentially less...


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Millions are about to choose the wrong Medicare plan

Millions face Medicare decisions each year, but many don’t take advantage of tools that can save them money and stress. Insurance marketing often overshadows unbiased options like SHIP, leaving people unaware of better choices. Comparing real costs—not just premiums—can prevent unpleasant surprises, especially when provider networks or drug rules change. New assistance programs for low-income adults offer valuable help for 2026.


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Your skin has a built-in cancer defense and sunlight turns it off

Scientists have uncovered how too much sunlight can flip a hidden switch inside skin cells that makes inflammation spiral out of control and increases the risk of cancer. Their research reveals that UV radiation breaks down a protective protein called YTHDF2, which normally prevents a small RNA signal from activating an immune sensor linked to dangerous inflammation. Once that protection is lost, a surprising chain reaction unfolds inside the cell, turning ordinary sun damage into a potential cancer trigger.


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Why some memories last a lifetime while others fade fast

Scientists have uncovered a stepwise system that guides how the brain sorts and stabilizes lasting memories. By tracking brain activity during virtual reality learning tasks, researchers identified molecules that influence how long memories persist. Each molecule operates on a different timescale, forming a coordinated pattern of memory maintenance. The discoveries reshape how scientists understand memory formation.


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