Dementia Cases Climb, but We Aren't Powerless Against It - Newser
Dementia is poised to hit more Americans than ever, but the odds are quietly shifting in your favor. Vox's Bryan Walsh reports that while a graying population means new dementia cases in the US could top 1 million a year by 2060, a person at any given age is now far less likely to develop the condition than someone that age a generation ago.
Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why - CNN
A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through remote islands near Antarctica has devastated the native wildlife population, killing an estimated 13,000 seal pups, as well as penguins and seabirds, researchers say. Drone surveys conducted by the Australian Antarctic Program in October and January revealed “sobering” images of seal pup carcasses littering the grayish volcanic shores of Heard and McDonald Islands, Jarrod Hodgson, a senior research scientist at the organization said.
A 'Useless' Organ That Doctors Often Remove May Actually Fight Cancer - ScienceAlert
Add ScienceAlert on Google (janulla/Getty Images) There's a small fatty gland that sits behind your sternum and is often said to be 'useless' in adulthood. Research, however, suggests the thymus gland is not nearly as expendable as experts once thought.
Scientists found the strength training sweet spot for a longer life - ScienceDaily
A long-running study suggests that 90 to 120 minutes of strength (resistance) training each week may be the ideal range for reducing the risk of death. The research, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, followed participants for up to 30 years.