New test detects Lewy body disease before symptoms
Lewy body disease, encompassing Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, stands as the second most prevalent neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers from Lund University...
Oral contraceptive pills may harm women’s brains and emotion regulation, study shows
More than 150 million women worldwide use oral contraceptives (OCs), with combined OCs (COCs) being the most common type.
While COCs are known for their...
This drug may reduce liver disease risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis
A recent study presented at the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting has shed light on a potential benefit of treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to neuropathy pain in people with cancer
Peripheral neuropathy, a common side effect of chemotherapy, can significantly impact the quality of life for cancer patients.
New research published in the Journal of...
Frontotemporal dementia: we discovered a brain fold that may delay onset of symptoms
Few people had probably heard of frontotemporal dementia until earlier this year, when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced the 68-year-old had been...
Don’t lose hair over your hair loss
Whether it be a few strands falling out in the shower or signs of a receding hairline, hair loss can happen to anyone.
An expert...
Blood tests could predict inflammatory bowel diseases 8 years before symptoms
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg University have made a groundbreaking discovery that changes of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known...
Is salt really a new culprit in type 2 diabetes?
When people think of foods related to type 2 diabetes, they often think of sugar (even though the evidence for that is still not...
Many ketamine clinics mislead patients online, study finds
Ketamine, a medication primarily used as an anesthetic, has recently gained attention for its potential to treat mental health and pain conditions.
However, a new...
Research shows the key to managing high blood pressure
High blood pressure, a prevalent global health concern affecting approximately 4 in 10 people, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
While medications are...