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An HIV drug may help prevent dementia, study finds

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered how the body's ability to get rid of toxic proteins is affected in Huntington's disease and...

How 10 popular diets scored for heart health

Are you thinking about trying a new diet, but you're not sure which one is best for your heart health? Well, a recent study by...

Insulin-resistance diet: What you need to know

Insulin resistance is a common condition in which the body does not respond properly to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. This can...

Scientists find the cause of heart damage from cancer drugs

Cancer treatments can be very effective in treating cancer and improving survival rates. However, some cancer treatments can also cause damage to the heart, which...

In Parkinson’s disease, the brain’s recycling system breaks down

Researchers from the University of Queensland have made a breakthrough discovery in understanding Parkinson's disease. They have found that a gene, known as Endophilin A1,...

Scientists find new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have found a new potential approach to treating Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia, two of the most common forms...

Workplace discrimination may increase risk of high blood pressure

A new study has shown that people who experience workplace discrimination may face a higher risk of developing high blood pressure. The research, published in...

Long COVID may bring long-lasting brain function change

A recent study has found that people who had COVID-19 may experience persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as problems with memory, concentration, and fatigue. The research...

Use less table salt could reduce heart disease risk

A new study examined how adding extra salt to your food can increase your risk of heart disease, heart failure, and other heart problems. Salt...

Existing drugs may prevent cognitive impairment caused by Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists at Temple University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. They have found that drugs called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs),...