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New hope in Alzheimer’s treatment

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have made a significant breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease research. Their study, published in...

New drug can block artery fat, improve heart health

In a significant stride forward in cardiovascular research, scientists at the University of Aberdeen have reported promising results in the fight against heart disease...

Microbiome changes linked to kidney stones, study finds

A groundbreaking study from the Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, published in the journal Microbiome, has revealed a big connection between changes...

Light, sound, and magnets provide new hope for Alzheimer’s treatment

Researchers are exploring exciting new ways to treat Alzheimer's disease, a condition where the brain loses its ability to function properly. A recent review in...

Keeping an eye on JN.1: The new COVID variant of interest

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently designated a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1, as a "variant of interest." This classification means that health officials worldwide are...

Digital training improves dementia care in nursing homes

A recent study reveals that a digital training program for staff in residential and nursing homes has markedly improved the quality of life for...

Air pollution linked to heart attack risk in nonsmokers

A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Spain, has uncovered a concerning link between air pollution and heart...

AI can provide biased information to doctors, study finds

In healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) is like a two-sided coin. On one side, AI can help doctors make better decisions about our health. But on...

A new testing method for pesticides to combat Parkinson’s disease

In a significant advancement in public health research, scientists from the Netherlands have proposed a comprehensive testing method for pesticides to assess their potential...

Drugs are important for opioid addiction treatment, study finds

In a crucial study led by Yale researchers, new light has been shed on the effectiveness of different treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD). Published...