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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),...

Longer midday nap linked to higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome

Taking a nap or siesta is a common practice in many countries, but researchers are still trying to understand its impact on health. A new...

Doctors said weight and stress caused her symptoms. They came from a blocked heart...

After a week of remote work in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Denise Castille was packing up her desk and preparing to leave for the airport...

Scientists find new way to predict complications in diabetes

In a new story, a group of scientists from all over the world worked together to help people with type 2 diabetes and kidney...

10 things you can do to prevent dementia

Dementia is a condition that affects the brain and causes a decline in cognitive abilities, including memory, thinking, and reasoning. While there is no known...