Remarkable Man Averts Oil Tanker Disaster by Crowdfunding to Stop Crumbling Ship From Releasing Tons into Red Sea

In July, news media reported that a derelict oil tanker off the coast of Yemen had its more than 1 million barrels of crude removed in a successful cleanup operation. The operation may have prevented a major environmental catastrophe in the Red Sea because the tanker, FSO Safer, was 47 years old and had serious mechanical and […]

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Discoveries on memory mechanisms could unlock new therapies for Alzheimer's and other brain diseases

Scientists have made a `paradigm shifting' discovery on the mechanisms required for learning and memory that could lead to new therapies for Alzheimer's disease and potentially Down syndrome.

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Good News in History, August 31

And, on this day 26 years ago, the Good News Network made positive news available on the web for the first time. Geri Weis-Corbley, the founder, worked in TV news, freelancing for CNN and other media companies, until the advent of the internet when she created what is now the #1 source for inspiring news. […]

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Maintaining stable weight increases longevity among older women

Researchers investigated the associations of weight changes later in life with exceptional longevity and found that women who maintained their body weight after age 60 were more likely to reach exceptional longevity.

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Molecule reduces inflammation in Alzheimer's models

A potential new Alzheimer's drug represses the harmful inflammatory response of the brain's immune cells, reducing disease pathology, preserving neurons and improving cognition in preclinical tests.

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She Upcycled Her Late Grandpa’s Shirts Into Cute Tops to Keep Him Close to her Heart–See How

A young woman who didn’t want to throw away her late grandfather’s shirts has now upcycled them into fashionable tops—and she’s helping others do it, too. The 21-year-old uses a scissors and sewing machine to transform pieces pulled from a bag of her late grandpa’s clothing—rearranging them into cool designs to be worn by youngsters. […]

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The Top 20 Things That Make People Feel Good–And a New Positivity Bench in London

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the top 20 things that make us feel good—with a good night’s sleep and a sunny blue sky coming in at number one and two. 45 percent said a nice compliment is guaranteed to boost their mood, while laughing until tears flowed also scored high. The average respondent experiences […]

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India Becomes Fourth Nation to Touch Down on the Moon In Mission to Study its South Pole

“India is on the Moon,” exclaimed S. Somanath, chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) after their lander/rover combo touched down on the Lunar South Pole on Wednesday, August 23. In doing so India became the fourth nation to operate on the Moon after the US, Russia, and China, while also beating Japan to our […]

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Off-Duty Officer Hailed as Hero for Rescuing Woman Who ‘Disappeared’ Under the Waterfall

During a hiking trip in Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, a group of swimmers had the good fortune of being found by some hikers that included an off-duty police officer who ended up saving their friend from a raging edy. The officer, Bruce Lake, was exploring the Laverty Falls area with his wife and friends, […]

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A 5-Year-Old’s Lemonade Stand in Seattle Raised Over $17,000 for Victims of Maui Wildfires

This young boy in Seattle is showing that there’s no barrier to entry for disaster relief; that all it takes is a willing heart, a hot summer day, and some ice-cold lemonade. Having recently returned from a family vacation on the Big Island, Ami Juel and her husband were watching the devastation of the Lahaina […]

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Airline Pilot Reunites 9-Year-Old with Her Beloved Doll Lost Half a World Away

From Texas comes the story of a girl named Beatrice who was taken to meet the captain on a flight home from Tokyo. Beatrice is an American Girl Doll, and her flight home would see her reunited with her loving owner, 9-year-old Valentina Dominguez who was left devastated after losing the doll on a similar […]

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New human cell-based 3D model reveals insights into how immune cells contribute to Alzheimer's disease

In the new study, the team used the model to demonstrate that as Alzheimer's pathology accumulates in the brain, specific types of immune cells called CT8+ T Cells surge into the brain and amplify the destruction caused by neuroinflammation.

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Military Veterans Who Lost Limbs Receive Mortgage-Free Homes to Honor Their Service

Across the country, soldiers who came home mangled from the wars in the Middle East are receiving mortgage-free homes as a small measure of gratitude and honor for their sacrifices. In DeForest, Wisconsin, a medically-retired former Sergeant Tory Honda was recently given the keys to a new mortgage-free home. Walking through it alongside television cameras, […]

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Paralyzed Woman ‘Speaks’ with Brain Signals Turned into Talking Avatar in World First

A paralyzed woman has spoken again after her brain signals were intercepted and turned into a talking avatar, complete with facial expressions and sound samples from the woman’s real voice, all in a world first. 48-year-old Ann suffered a brainstem stroke when she was 30, leaving her paralyzed. Scientists at the University of California then […]

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A fitness tracker for brain health: How a headband can identify early signs of Alzheimer's disease in your sleep

Researchers make progress in developing a digital biomarker that detects early signs of Alzheimer's disease in brainwave patterns using a simple 'wearable' headband at night.

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Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice

In a groundbreaking endeavor, researchers have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, resulting in improved health and an extension of the mouse's lifespan. The research opens exciting possibilities for unlocking the secrets of aging and extending human lifespan.

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An Unloved English Field Restored to Beautiful Brook as Part of a Large Project to Glorify the River Ise

In England’s county of Northamptonshire lay a marginal field that was recognized to have no value, as it could not be built on. It’s now been restored to a wetland meadow that will become a haven for biodiversity and an engine for clean water and green recreation. Slade Brook, a small waterway that was diverted […]

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Study adds to evidence that Parkinson's starts in the gut

Many researchers believe that the neurodegenerative disorder gets started in the gut. Research now suggests that an autoimmune reaction may be driving those early events.

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‘I Celebrated My 90th Birthday by Jumping Out of a Plane at 12,000 Feet’

10 years ago, east London resident Hilary Oxley was preparing to turn 80 years old, and her family got the outrageous idea of buying the octagenarian a ticket to go skydiving. Grandmother Oxley had a blast, but this July it was once again time to think of something to get her as she neared the […]

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Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer's pathology, study shows

New results suggest that intermittent fasting could be an effective treatment approach for Alzheimer's disease. Mice fed on a time-restricted schedule had better memory and less accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain compared to controls.

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Pen Pals Finally Get to Meet in Person–68 Years After They Began Writing Letters Back and Forth

80-year-olds Patsy Gregory and Carol-Ann Krause have been swapping letters since 1955 when they became girl scouts on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean. The pair went on to send and receive more than 800 correspondences, always remembering each other’s birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and Christmas. But they never met in person until Patsy told her […]

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To Halt Ibis Extinction Austrian Man Shows Beloved Birds a New Migration Route With His UltraLight–And it’s Working

An Austrian ornithologist has pioneered an incredible way of wildlife rehabilitation by fostering chicks of an endangered species before re-instituting their migratory practice by leading them along their natural migration route with an ultralight aircraft. The method was developed to help reconnect the northern bald ibis, a bird that was extirpated in Europe 400 years […]

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65-Year-old Paddles Into Record Books With Epic 6800-mi Solo Kayak Quest–From Tip of Canada to Florida and Back

After 268 days in his kayak, a 65-year-old has completed his epic ‘Reverse the Bad’ expedition, becoming the first person to solo kayak the Greater Loop across Canada and the United States. The journey of almost 6,800 miles (11,000km) required Mark Fuhrmann to paddle for 1,643 hours—which is the equivalent of paddling 68 days straight […]

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Watch the Magic When NFL Icon Leonard Fournette Dotes on Kids With Disabilities at Camp: ‘You’re the Real Champs’

Leonard Fournette may be a Super Bowl champion on the football field, but last week he was a super HERO for kids at a special summer camp, where he stole the hearts of campers and staff. “This is the greatest thing I’ve done thus far,” said the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer running back. Camp Simcha, […]

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Mister Rogers Had a Point: Routinely Greeting Six Neighbors Maximizes Wellbeing Outcomes

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, haven’t you heard? Mister Rogers said so—and now his simple advice on how to be a good person has been backed by sophisticated polling data. As part of the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index, saying hello to more than 1 neighbor was shown to correlate with greater […]

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Class Steps in to Rebuild a Jeep After Sentimental Family Project Stalled With Dad’s Death

From a California high school comes a touching story of family, dedication, and engineering as a mob of students finished restoring a 1969 Jeep that was very special to a nearby family. Shane Porter, husband and father of two fine young men, was struggling with two cancers when he bought a 1969 Jeep Commando as […]

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Several vaccines associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease in adults 65 and older

Prior vaccination against tetanus and diphtheria, with or without pertussis (Tdap/Td); herpes zoster (HZ), better known as shingles; and pneumococcus are all associated with a reduced risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

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How old are you, biologically? AI can tell your 'true' age by looking at your chest

Scientists have developed an AI model that accurately estimates a patient's age, using chest radiographs of healthy individuals collected from multiple facilities. Furthermore, they found a positive relationship between differences in the AI-estimated and chronological ages and a variety of chronic diseases, such as hypertension, hyperuricemia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In the future, it is expected that AI biomarkers will be developed to predict life expectancy, estimate the severity of chronic diseases, and forecast surgery-related risks.

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Taylor Swift is a Hero to Food Banks Across the U.S. at Each Stop of Her Eras Tour

  Economists told CNN recently that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is becoming such a massive phenomenon that it’s having demonstrable impacts on the US economy at large, but it’s not only stadium venues, record labels, and ticket vendors benefiting. Everywhere she goes, Swift is making big donations to US food banks allowing them to feed […]

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Alzheimer's gene associated with increased fertility in Amazonian women

Previous research has revealed that a certain allele increases the risk for a variety of diseases in aging populations, specifically Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease. And yet, despite its negative effects, this allele remains prevalent in approximately 20 percent of the human population. In a quest to determine how this negative allele is surviving natural selection, a group of researchers have discovered that the allele is associated with increased fertility in women.

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Powerlifter with Down Syndrome Hailed an Inspiration After Overcoming His Challenges to Win Double European Gold

In Bordeaux, a British powerlifter with Down Syndrome is a walking, pressing, squatting inspiration to all who watch him compete, and he’s just bagged the 5th gold medal of his career. At just 127 pounds (57 kg) Dan MacGauley took first place in the European Bench Press Championship, posting 154 lbs. (70 kg) classic, and […]

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A New Study Finds that Performing Acts of Kindness Improves Mental Health Symptoms

Humans are hardwired to feel good when performing acts of kindness towards others, an imperative trait in any animal that evolves to live and hunt in social groups. This is such a truism that performing random acts of kindness for other people was more effective in reducing symptoms of depression than specifically planning activities for […]

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Malaysian Lawyer Helps Woman Who Stole Pencil Box; Gets Surprise from Her Son 25 Years Later

The year was 1998, and Malaysian lawyer Ahmad Zaharil was a bit confused when he saw a distressed Indian-Malaysian woman in her 50s being brought into a courtroom to be charged with shoplifting. Zaharil felt compelled, he explained in a TikTok video, to ask her what her case about, to which she replied that it […]

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Can AI help hospitals spot patients in need of extra non-medical assistance?

Needs related to housing, transportation, food, social support and more can be identified through AI/ML techniques, study of medical record notes from patients with dementia shows.

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Wildfires and farming activities may be top sources of air pollution linked to increased risk, cases of dementia

No amount of air pollution is good for the brain, but wildfires and the emissions resulting from agriculture and farming in particular may pose especially toxic threats to cognitive health, according to new research.

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Grandma Runs Week-long Summer Camp for 11 Grandchildren–With Daily Menu, Activity Schedule, Homemade Trophies

A dedicated grandma has run a week-long summer camp to bring her 11 grandchildren together for daily meals, and activity schedules, with homemade trophies and gold medals. Narnie Shyrel Mack has four daughters and takes looking after her grandchildren very seriously. The kids, aged seven months to 18 years, live hours apart and only see […]

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College Athlete Learns His Teammate Donates Plasma to Afford School–So He Gave Him His Scholarship

A collegiate athlete who had won a scholarship to Eastern Michigan University to play football gave it all away to his teammate who was struggling to pay tuition bills. Without a doubt, offensive lineman Brian Dooley would have been extremely proud to have earned a full-ride scholarship to undergraduate and graduate school at EMU, but […]

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A therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease discovered

Scientists have succeeded in reversing certain cognitive manifestations associated with Alzheimer's disease in an animal model of the disease.

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Scientists reverse hearing loss in mice

New research has successfully reversed hearing loss in mice. Scientists used a genetic approach to fix deafness in mice, restoring their hearing abilities in low and middle frequency ranges.

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Stem cell therapy rescues symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

Promising preclinical results show hematopoietic stem cell therapy was effective in rescuing memory loss, neuroinflammation and beta amyloid build-up in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.

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Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

People who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia compared to people who do not take these medications, according to new research. This study does not prove that acid reflux drugs cause dementia; it only shows an association.

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Senior Finds Love and Connection Greeting People at Walmart After Husband Dies: ‘Working is beautiful therapy’ (WATCH)

In colorful clogs and a blue hat to match her Walmart team vest, 86-year-old Mary Ruth Robinson is a greeter at the Carrollton, Kentucky location. But to the people shopping there, she is so much more: an infectious personality with the power to turn around anyone’s day. The automatic doors are like the portico of […]

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Tau-PET : Future of Alzheimer's patients

Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, leads to progressive loss of memory and autonomy. It is characterized by the accumulation of neurotoxic proteins in the brain, namely amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Due to the silent development of pathology over decades, very early diagnosis is of utmost importance to be able to take action as early as possible in the disease process.

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Key cause of restricted blood flow to the brain in vascular dementia

Researchers have uncovered a potential route to developing the first ever drug treatments for vascular dementia that directly target a cause of the condition. The research has shed light on how high blood pressure causes changes to arteries in the brain, a process that leads to the devastating condition.

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Teen Floundering in Foster Care Finally Gets to be a Sister With Real Family for First Time

At five years old, Merriah entered foster care after enduring abuse and neglect from parents with mental health and substance abuse problems. For nine long years, she went back and forth between multiple foster homes and her mother’s home, never experiencing the stability of a real family. For years Merriah was afraid she might never […]

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Researchers propose a data-driven strategy to stratify risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease

The projected cost of caring for millions of individuals who have Alzheimer's disease (AD) worldwide will exceed a $1 trillion in a few years. In addition to the enormous health burden, patients and their caregivers experience financial, physical and psychological strain. A theory regarding repeated drug failure in AD is that patients undergoing experimental therapies are selected too late in the disease process. Therefore, it is important to identify patients at a high risk of progression to AD in early stages of the disease. To help identify persons who could benefit from early interventions, researchers from Boston University have developed a deep learning framework that can stratify individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) based on their risk of advancing to AD.

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How immunity contributes to aging and neurodegeneration

Researchers have found that a specific immune signaling pathway drives ageing-related inflammation and neurodegeneration. The work can help us understand the mechanisms behind ageing-associated impairment and disease.

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Unveiling a new mechanism that accelerates aging of adipose tissues

A research team has identified a novel target responsible for aging-related chronic metabolic disorders.

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Potential new tool for early identification of dementia risk

By analyzing data from nearly 13,000 subjects who participated in a long-term aging study, researchers found that an interviewer's rating of a cognitively healthy person's memory successfully predicted the likelihood of developing dementia over a 15-year period.

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Gamer Cop Turns Complaint Call Against Young Man Into Opportunity to Playtogether Online (WATCH)

It’s not every day one reads that a young black man’s day was made after the cops were called on him. The scene was set for the boy’s day to be succinctly ruined: in the Georgian town of Hapeville, an unnamed fellow was going door to door asking if there were any yardwork that needed […]

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Minds & eyes: Study shows dementia more common in older adults with vision issues

In a sample of nearly 3,000 older adults who took vision tests and cognitive tests during home visits, the risk of dementia was much higher among those with eyesight problems -- including those who weren't able to see well even when they were wearing their usual eyeglasses or contact lenses.

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She Lost Her Father’s Ashes but a Stranger Digs 4 Hours Through Trash to Find Them

When Emily Dickerson lost a ring containing a jewel made of her father’s ashes, an unlikely set of heroes emerged to return it to her. The 17-year-old was out in San Antonio performing with her school choir, when at the end of the week the organizers decided to take some 200 singers and bandmembers to […]

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Google and ChatGPT have mixed results in medical informatiom queries

Computer scientists found that queries for medical information about dementia disease on ChatGPT provided more objective results than similar queries on Google, but both services have strengths and weaknesses. Google provided the most current information, but the query results are skewed by service and product providers seeking customers, the researchers found. ChatGPT, meanwhile, provides more objective information, but it can be outdated and lacks the sources of its information in its narrative responses.

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