Old seizure drug may stop Alzheimer’s plaques before they form, study suggests
Scientists at Northwestern University say a common anti-seizure medication may be able to prevent the earliest steps of Alzheimer’s disease—long before memory loss begins.
In...
New gut-based compound could help reduce fat absorption and support weight loss
Scientists in Singapore have developed a new oral compound designed to help people manage their weight by reducing how much dietary fat the body...
Scientists discover molecule that helps skin cancer hide from the immune system
Researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center have discovered that a gene-regulating molecule called HOXD13 plays a powerful role in helping...
Why aging must be at the center of Parkinson’s study
A new international effort is calling for a major shift in how scientists study Parkinson’s disease.
Although aging is the single biggest risk factor for...
Keeping your mind active could delay Alzheimer’s onset by 5 years
Staying mentally active throughout life—by reading, writing, playing games, or even learning a new language—may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Higher fiber intake linked to lower dementia risk, 20-year study finds
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba have found that higher dietary fiber intake may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia.
According to...
Free prescription drugs for seniors cut costs by 23%, study finds—But benefits uneven
In 2016, Poland introduced a nationwide policy that made prescription drugs free for people aged 75 and older, as long as the medications were...
Potassium-enriched salt can help control high blood pressure
A major health update from Australia’s National Hypertension Taskforce now recommends that people start using potassium-enriched salt to help lower blood pressure.
This important announcement...
Flu shot may lower heart attack risk by 18%, large study suggests
Getting a yearly flu vaccine may do more than protect against influenza. A new large analysis suggests it could also reduce the risk of...
Cherry and blueberry juice could protect heart health
Scientists from the University of Central Lancashire and collaborating institutions have found that drinking Montmorency tart cherry and blueberry juice may help protect heart...