Research shows a better way to treat inflammation
Drugs that mitigate inflammation caused by a variety of diseases including rheumatic arthritis may also compromise a person’s immune system.
Scientists from Purdue University recently...
Common artificial sweetener linked to higher risks of heart attack, stroke
In a study from Cleveland Clinic, scientists found that erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and...
Aspirin could reduce ovarian cancer risk, study finds
In a study from National Cancer Institute and elsewhere, scientists found that frequent aspirin use can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, regardless of...
Much still not known about cognitive decline, study finds
In a study from The Ohio State University and elsewhere, scientists found the risk factors linked to cognitive decline in older adults explain a...
How frontotemporal dementia, the syndrome affecting Bruce Willis, changes the brain – research is...
Around 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Recently, the actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a...
Ultra-processed foods may increase death risk in middle-aged people
In a study from France, scientists found that eating ultra-processed food is linked to death risk among middle-aged adults.
Ultra-processed foods, also referred to as...
This common diet linked to higher vision loss risk in older people
In a study from the University at Buffalo, scientists found that people who ate a diet high in red and processed meat, fried food,...
Some common painkillers may actually cause chronic pain
Scientists from McGill University recently found that using anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids to relieve pain could increase the chances of developing chronic pain.
They found...
This old drug could help treat dementia, study finds
A recent study from St George’s and elsewhere found that the drug tadalafil may be effective in treating people with vascular dementia.
Dementia is an...
Vitamin B3 could help prevent common skin cancers
In a study from the University of Sydney, scientists found that vitamin B3 supplements could help reduce skin cancer risk in people with a...