Capsule or powder? Probiotics may influence memory and mood in different ways
Probiotics are often promoted for gut health, but scientists are increasingly discovering that these “good bacteria” may also affect the brain.
A new study from...
Scientists map the chain reaction that may drive Alzheimer’s disease
A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has uncovered a possible chain of cause-and-effect events that may lead to Alzheimer’s disease, offering fresh clues...
Nearly one in three people die without essential end-of-life care, study warns
Nearly one in three people in England are dying without the basic care they need in their final days, according to a major new...
How hormone therapy could help protect against Alzheimer’s
As dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases become more common worldwide, researchers are searching urgently for ways to protect the brain as we age.
One area...
Chinese heart-healthy eating plan cuts blood pressure in just 4 weeks
Scientists from Peking University and collaborating institutions have found that a heart-healthy Chinese diet may significantly reduce high blood pressure.
High blood pressure, or hypertension,...
Best diets to lower high blood pressure, according to science
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.
Alongside medication and...
Common blood pressure drug may reduce seizures in Alzheimer’s patients
Scientists have discovered how a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease may also trigger seizures by disrupting the brain’s energy supply.
The findings, from researchers...
How age-related hearing loss may affect the brain and memory
Age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, affects millions of older adults and often makes it difficult to understand speech, especially in noisy environments.
Scientists have...
High-Polyphenol olive oil could help lower blood pressure
Researchers from La Trobe University have found that extra virgin olive oil rich in polyphenols may help lower blood pressure in healthy adults.
The study,...
Birth control can reduce PCOS symptoms without added heart or diabetes risk
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania brings relief to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
It shows that taking birth control pills—either alone...