A blood test using infrared light can apply artificial intelligence to assess for signs of brain cancer, which is traditionally hard to diagnose; this may lead to more rapid detection and quicker treatment.

Weight loss that is maintained for 1 year improved cardiometabolic risk factors, included HDL, cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1C, blood pressure, and waist circumference.

The anticoagulant dabigatran delayed the appearance of Alzheimer's disease in mice. One year of dabigatran treatment led to no memory loss, fewer amyloid plaques and reduced neuroinflammation.

Regular, individualized exercise programs are essential for cancer patients to improve cardiovascular health and reduce inflammation. Impaired heart function from cancer treatment is common; exercise can help.