Daily aspirin led to reduced colorectal cancer cell growth in a mouse model that simulated amounts that humans would take, with the high-dose aspirin group being the equivalent of 600 mg/day.

A new vaccine is in the works to remove the amyloid plaque and tau protein accumulation in the brain, which are the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease; testing in mice has shown promise.

Cardiorespiratory exercise using an stationary bike that increased peak oxygen uptake was shown to increase total brain volume and gray matter volume, both of which are related to cognitive decline.

For most diseases, genetics only play a 5% role in the risk of developing them. The majority risk comes from environment, lifestyle, metabolism, and viral or bacterial exposure.