Scientists find a new way to treat Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the Krembil Brain Institute at UHN and the University of Toronto have made a significant discovery regarding Parkinson's disease.
In a study published...
Obesity may boost oral cancer development
Cancer is a common and devastating disease, and a group of scientists from the University of Michigan were determined to find out more about...
Evening exercise may be best for lowering your blood pressure
Regular exercise has been long recommended as a way to improve overall health and manage various medical conditions.
A new study suggests that the timing...
Drinking any sugary beverages may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes
Sugar-sweetened beverages, such as soft drinks and fruit juices, have been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in a new study...
A poor score on a simple memory test may signal Alzheimer’s disease
The brain is an amazing and complex organ that helps us think, remember, and learn.
Unfortunately, as we age, the brain can start to decline,...
How exercise can boost your brain health
In a new study, scientists at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology wanted to learn more about how exercise affects the brain.
They...
How COVID variants escape immune system ‘killers’
A new Yale study reveals insights into how Omicron subvariants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus evade destruction by T cells.
Talking therapies may lower heart disease risk
People whose depression symptoms improved after therapy had a 10% to 15% lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who did not improve.
Fixing a problem with the heart may be good for your brain
Atrial fibrillation is a condition that affects the heart's rhythm, causing it to beat irregularly and sometimes rapidly. It is estimated that up to...
How to cut back on sodium to protect your blood pressure
People across the globe are consuming much more sodium than they should.
And based on current recommendations, Americans shouldn't be having more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium each...