Unraveling Parkinson’s disease: the role of the RIT2 gene in protection
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that gets worse over time. It affects body movement and can cause shaking stiffness, and difficulty with walking,...
Your genes and coffee: A surprising connection to kidney health
A Cup of Coffee and Kidney Health
You might love to start your day with a cup of coffee, right? Did you know that for...
Exercise: A secret weapon to keep our brains sharp?
Getting Started
Have you ever wondered if running around in the playground or participating in P.E. class could be doing more than just helping you...
Mediterranean-style diet: A key to preventing frailty in older adults
A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlights the potential of a Mediterranean-style diet in preventing frailty among older adults.
Frailty,...
Tummy to the rescue: Stomach cells might treat diabetes
Stem cells are a bit like superheroes. They can change into different types of cells when needed. Imagine if we could use this superpower...
The mystery of long COVID
We all know COVID-19, the illness that has affected the world in big ways for a few years now. It's caused by a virus...
Study warns: Popular blood pressure pill could cause problems
Here's something you might find interesting: researchers have been studying a common pill doctors give to people with high blood pressure.
This pill is called...
The exercise clock: Is there a best time to exercise for people with diabetes?
What if the time you choose to exercise could affect your health, especially if you have type 2 diabetes? This is a question that...
Short-term steroid use may impair memory
Steroids are a commonly prescribed medication for inflammation-related conditions such as asthma, allergies, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
While these drugs can be effective in...
High blood pressure and coffee: Balancing health risks
A new study has emerged, suggesting that if you love coffee but also have severe high blood pressure, it might be time to rethink...