Dementia death risk is higher after a hurricane, study finds
A new study published in the JAMA Network Open has shed light on the impact of major hurricanes on older adults living with dementia.
Why green leafy vegetables may prevent vision loss in older people
A recent study found that eating foods high in nitrate can lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of blindness...
Vaccination can lower risk of long COVID by 50%
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the world, with many people suffering from severe illness or even losing their lives.
However,...
This study shows new trigger of inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
A team of researchers at UT Health San Antonio recently conducted a study that has revealed a new trigger of brain inflammation in Alzheimer's...
This nutrient in nuts and spinach keeps dementia at bay
Eating foods that are high in magnesium, such as spinach and nuts, could be good for our brain health, according to scientists at The...
High fitness may reduce harmful effects of high blood pressure
According to a new study, high levels of fitness can reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men with high blood pressure.
The...
AI can predict genetics of brain cancer in less than 90 seconds
In a new study, researchers have developed an innovative diagnostic screening system, called DeepGlioma, which uses artificial intelligence to rapidly screen for genetic mutations...
Why is my loved one with dementia sometimes ‘there’ and sometimes not?
Dementia is an umbrella term to describe a progressive neurological condition that affects people’s cognitive abilities, such as memory, language and reasoning.
Alzheimer’s is the...
Air pollution can increase the risk of COVID infection and severe disease – a...
The early part of the COVID pandemic led to a significant reduction in air pollution in many parts of the world.
With lockdowns, travel restrictions...
Brown fat may help boost cancer survival
New study found a trend suggesting that brown fat may even help improve survival rates in people with cancer.