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Could a blood test predict if you’ll get Alzheimer’s?

Could a simple blood test predict your risk of getting dementia years, or even decades, before you experience memory loss?That’s the potential promise of a new class of biomarker tests. Two were approved last year by...

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Once a death sentence, this heart condition is finally treatable

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Dentists know you hate flossing. Try this instead

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When earth’s surface shifts, a new satellite will see it

An artist’s concept of the NISAR satellite orbiting Earth over Antarctica, provided by NASA/JPL-Caltech. (NASA/JPL-Caltech via The New York Times)

‘Japanese Walking’ is a fitness trend worth trying

A woman walks for exercise in New York on March 13, 2024. (Nicholas Sansone/The New York Times)

What’s a potato? A 9-million-year-old tomato

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A pill for sleep apnea could be on the horizon

A woman sleeps in Brooklyn, March 1, 2024. (Laila Stevens/The New York Times)

Do you need to drink electrolytes?

Electrolytes are in sports drinks, powders and tablets. But do they really help with hydration? (Sean Dong/The New York Times)

Liver cancer to double worldwide, but preventable: Study

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How can I build muscle as I age?

A hand grasps a beige hand weight in New York on July 18, 2025. (Eric Helgas/The New York Times)

This test can see a heart attack in your future

Coronary artery calcium testing can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a patients risk. Yet the test remains underused. (Michelle Perez/The New York Times)

Here’s what you need to know about cancer screening

Screening can be a powerful weapon against cancer, helping catch some tumors months, or even years, before a person would feel sick enough to see a doctor. (Kristian Thacker/The New York Times)

I’m losing my memory. Why is my husband being insensitive about it?

When experiencing worsening recall, Its not wrong to ask to be treated more gently, especially because losing your memory can be scary and disorienting. (Marta Monteiro/The New York Times)

What makes someone cool? A new study offers clues

Six traits can determine your it factor, according to researchers who measured coolness around the globe. (Kimberly Elliott/The New York Times)

My brother and I haven’t spoken in 4 years. Can we reconcile?

Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants to reconnect with his sibling after they fell out over money. (Marta Monteiro/The New York Times)

'Significant declines' in some species after deep-sea mining: research

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