Scientists develop simple blood test for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, researchers develop a simple but robust blood test for early detection...
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may protect against COVID-19 for years
In a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, researchers found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines trigger an immune system response that could...
Doctor thought high blood pressure was his only problem – then he had a...
Dr. David Watlington knew his family history put him at increased risk of heart disease.
Even so, when he was diagnosed with high blood pressure...
New cancer drug is more effective with fewer side effects
Unlike conventional cancer drugs that attack and kill cancer cells directly, anti-cancer immunotherapy, which kills cancer cells by strengthening the body's immunity, is a...
Too much alcohol drinking may lead to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common form of neurodegenerative dementia. It afflicts 5.8...
This bread can improve your blood circulation, study finds
In a recent study from the University of Reading, researchers found that a small addition during bread-making unlocks the potential of wholegrain bread, putting...
Subconscious changes in movement may predict Alzheimer’s disease
As people go about their daily activities, complex fluctuations in their movement occur without conscious thought.
These fluctuations—known as fractal motor activity regulation (FMAR)—and their...
Fatigue, cognitive impairment and mood disorders linked to post-COVID-19 syndrome
In a new study from Mayo Clinic, researchers found people diagnosed with the post-COVID-19 syndrome, also known as "COVID-19 long-haul syndrome”, experience symptoms such...
This common blood pressure drug may increase your gut disease risk
In a recent study published in Circulation, researchers found that a type of blood pressure-lowering medication, called a calcium-channel blocker, may be linked with...
Teacher collapsed in school hallway from a stroke
Two days before Halloween, Nicky Larson stayed up late making edible witch's hats and spiders for her daughter's day care.
When her left shoulder started...