First-degree relatives of people with NAFLD have higher risk of liver disease
NAFLD: A Growing Health Concern
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a significant public health issue, affecting approximately a quarter of the global population.
The disease...
Forgetting is actually way of learning, study finds
We've all forgotten where we left our keys or the name of an acquaintance.
But what if forgetting isn't just an inconvenience but a sign...
Exercise and weight loss are the key to fighting diabetes
We all know exercise is good for us, but when it comes to fighting off diseases like diabetes, hitting the gym might be more...
AI can detect cognitive and motor disorders through speech
A team led by Prof. Li Hai from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has taken a significant...
Researchers find the cause of memory problems in older people
Memory is a tricky thing. It can feel like a puzzle with pieces that need to fit just right for the picture to be...
Lorazepam treatment linked to worse outcomes in pancreatic cancer
A study led by Michael Feigin, Ph.D., an associate professor of pharmacology and therapeutics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, investigated the effects of...
More younger Americans get cancer during 2010-1019
A recent study conducted by Benjamin Koh and colleagues from the National University of Singapore highlights a worrying trend: more young people (under 50...
These two things affect risk of leg amputations in people with diabetes
If you have diabetes, did you know that your relationship status and gender might affect your risk of having a leg amputation below the...
Scientists find a new cause of autism in the brain
Autism is a condition that makes it hard for some people to communicate and interact with others.
It's something that usually starts to show in...
How air pollution in Irvine may speed up Alzheimer’s
The Growing Concern: Traffic Air Pollution and Your Brain
We often worry about air pollution's impact on our lungs and even our skin, but what...