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The vagus nerve, which carries information between the brain and heart, lungs and other organs, might regulate the activity of a tiny brain region called the locus coeruleus. Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library via Getty Images ~~~~~ Elizabeth Riley, Cornell University Most people think of Alzheimer’s disease as an illness of aging. But in fact, the brain changes that characterize it begin...

Cape Coral continues to rank among the fastest-growing cities in the United States, and its expanding population of older adults highlights a growing need across Southwest Florida for accessible, compassionate end-of-life care. To help meet this need, VITAS Healthcare has opened a new administrative office in Cape Coral. The additional location means patients and families throughout Lee County...

Introduction In the world of intellectual property, the patent is king. It is the shiny, government-stamped document that investors love to see. But sometimes, the smartest move isn’t to tell the world how you did it. sometimes, the best protection is silence. This brings us to the trade secret, the quiet, often misunderstood sibling of the patent family. While patents grant you a monopoly in...

The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School is launching the Global Physician Executive Business Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind executive education program designed exclusively for physicians transitioning into senior leadership roles. The six-month online program, launching in April 2026, addresses a critical need in healthcare as physicians increasingly find themselves...

Better outcomes may come from new drugs, strategies to rev up the immune system and learning to identify the disease sooner in its course A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is devastating news. Though it makes up only about 3 percent of cancers in the United States, it’s one of the deadliest, and on track for a dark achievement: By 2030, it’s expected to kill more people in the United States than...

There are steps you can take to relieve headache pain and prevent future attacks. Thai Liang Lim/E+ via Getty Images ~~~~~ Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why do people get headaches? – Evie V., age 10, Corpus Christi, Texas Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a...