Major brain shift that may occur around age 50 could affect dementia risk: study

The brain may undergo a notable shift at midlife, as new research suggests that its protective immune cells begin to decline and are increasingly replaced by inflammatory cells at around age 50. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego; New York Genome Center; and University of California, Irvine, found that these brain changes may help explain why aging increases the chances of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative disease, including dementia. The study analyzed postmortem tissue from the hippocampus – the portion of the brain that is responsible for learning and memory – in 40 neurologically healthy adults, ranging from 20 to 95 years…

2 people die of measles in Pennsylvania as vaccination rates drop across the nation

Two people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died of measles, marking the first measles-related deaths in the United States this year.Neither individual was vaccinated against the disease, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday (Aug. 25). Their deaths mark the first measles fatalities in the state in 35 years.”To…

Forget 8 hours — new research reveals how much sleep adults really need

When it comes to sleep, is eight hours really the magic number? While adequate rest is undoubtedly an important component of human health, how much sleep we need isn’t necessarily the same for everyone. A new review from Brain Medicine challenges the notion that all adults require eight hours of…

Dolly Parton’s health battles — as icon dies at 80

Beloved American icon and country music legend Dolly Parton is dead at 80. Her family announced the devastating news in a video posted to Instagram Tuesday. “Hey everyone, my name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton and I am representing the Parton and Owens family today, announcing the passing…

Astros vs. Yankees picks, odds: MLB prediction, best bet Tuesday

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. “The Yankees won six of their last seven games. The loss was when you bet on them. Knock it off!” – Joe from Brooklyn…

Gavin Newsom vows revenge on Supreme Court after mail-in ballot ruling

Gavin Newsom has vowed to fight the Supreme Court after it cleared the way for President Donald Trump to continue pursuing new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the midterms. The California governor said in a statement late Monday he will launch another lawsuit against the federal government to try…

The midlife milestone linked to a higher Alzheimer’s risk in women

It’s not called the “big change” for nothing. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease than men, accounting for roughly two-thirds of people with the degenerative condition. And one factor in particular could point to an increased risk for women of a certain age, according to a…

Fernando Mendoza path to Week 1 Raiders starting job still open

Maybe it’s coach speak. Maybe Klint Kubiak is using the Raiders’ unsettled quarterback situation to send a message throughout the locker room: Nobody should get comfortable. Every job must still be earned. Or perhaps Kubiak truly believes rookie Fernando Mendoza has a path to overtake Kirk Cousins and become the…

‘You can’t patch your way out of it’: Cheap AI worm can spread between devices without human guidance — but how did scientists create it?

Researchers have demonstrated that a computer worm powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can autonomously spread across a network by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities on different devices, raising fresh concerns about how the technology could change the future of cyberattacks.The proof-of-concept malware, developed by researchers at the University of Toronto and…

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani reveals gender of recently-born second child

MINNEAPOLIS – Five days after his wife gave birth to their second child, Shohei Ohtani revealed the sex of the newborn. It’s a boy. Ohtani hinted that was the case when he announced the birth on his Instagram account. He posted a below-the-neck photo of the child wrapped in a…

Senate Democrat avoids answering where socialism has been ‘beneficial’ after far-left candidates win in NYC

Delaware Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester avoided answering where socialism has been “beneficial” when giving her thoughts on the recent New York primary elections. Blunt Rochester was asked on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Wednesday morning about the results of the primaries where three socialist candidates not only won their elections but defeated two incumbent lawmakers. …

Army’s top general in Europe steps down amid simmering Pentagon tensions

WASHINGTON — The US Army’s top general in Europe is leaving the service in the latest major military shakeup this year — with insiders attributing the move to internal War Department strife and a planned reduction in high-ranking officers. Gen. Christopher Donahue, leader of NATO’s Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) and…

Tyler Mahle shines, Giants walk off A’s with two homers in ninth

Where has this Tyler Mahle been? The woeful Giants walked off the A’s, 2-1, with two homers in the ninth, but don’t let that distract you from the biggest development of a foggy Wednesday evening at Oracle Park. Mahle looked like a totally different pitcher than the one that owned…

Mets trade David Peterson to Cubs as they dump struggling lefty

Could this be the beginning of a Mets sell-off? The Mets have dealt left-handed starter David Peterson to the Cubs after getting swept in a doubleheader by Chicago, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. New York will receive minor league third baseman Cole Mathis as the return, The Athletic’s Will Sammon…

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