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Breathing during sleep could influence memory function, study finds

A recent study has revealed a fascinating link between our breathing and the way our memories are strengthened while we sleep. In a collaborative effort,...

AI-enhanced eye test can diagnose autism, study finds

A groundbreaking study by the University of South Australia and Flinders University, recently published in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, unveils an innovative method...

Scientists find new cause of diabetes

Diabetes is a common disease that affects how our body uses sugar for energy. There are different types, and one of the most common...

Vitamin D can help prevent dementia, study finds

Dementia is a condition that affects many older adults around the world, causing problems with their thinking and behavior. It's a major health issue, especially...

We followed 14 ‘long haulers’ for 3 months. Here’s what they told us about...

At least 65 million people around the world are estimated to have long COVID, which describes the continuation or development of symptoms at least...

The surprising role of common viruses in Alzheimer’s

Researchers from Tufts University and the University of Oxford have made a fascinating discovery about Alzheimer's disease, a condition that often starts as simple...

Gene-editing treatment could replace cholesterol meds

A recent trial of a novel gene-editing technique that lowered dangerously high cholesterol by up to 55% has generated talk of a new front...

Exercise could prevent advanced cancer, study confirms

Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled groundbreaking research highlighting the significant impact of exercise, even for individuals battling advanced cancer. This study, particularly focused on...

CT scans outperform genetics in predicting heart disease risk

A recent Northwestern Medicine study, published in JAMA, has revealed that CT scans are more effective than genetic testing in predicting the risk of...

Blood pressure drugs can affect brain health, study finds

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have made an intriguing discovery, recently published in Science, about the effects of blood pressure medications...