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Tooth loss linked to inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

Research from Malmö University has shown that there is a connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis,...

Stress linked to worse cognitive impairment in older people

A new study conducted by researchers from Emory University suggests that there is a link between perceived stress and cognitive impairment. The study involved 24,448...

Scientists find hormone boosting liver health in people with fatty liver disease

A study from Massachusetts General Hospital and other institutions found that growth hormone can improve liver health in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease...

Long COVID is much less likely after omicron than after initial variant

In a study from Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen and elsewhere, scientists found the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is much less likely to lead to...

Existing mental drugs may help treat type 2 diabetes

Researchers from the University of Alberta and other institutions have discovered that an older class of antipsychotic drugs could potentially be used as a...

Cranberries could help improve memory function

Eating cranberries for 12 weeks may help improve memory function in older adults, according to scientists from Norwich Medical School. Cranberries are evergreen shrubs found...

Using neuropsychology to heal from cancer treatment

Ken Kessler’s apparent depression and confusion were getting worse. There were gaps in his memory. His ability to do basic daily tasks was deteriorating and...

Sleep: here’s how much you really need for optimal cognition and wellbeing

Most of us struggle to think well after a poor night’s sleep – feeling foggy and failing to perform at our usual standard at...

Depression is linked to higher stroke risk

A new study has found that people with depression symptoms may have a higher risk of having a stroke.

Long COVID is much less likely after omicron than after initial variant

In a study from Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen and elsewhere, scientists found the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is much less likely to lead to...