New Mediterranean keto diet may benefit people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have found that following a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
The study...
AI may do heart tests better than human doctors, study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that allows computers to learn and make decisions like humans do.
Scientists have been working on using AI to...
Depression too often gets deemed ‘hard to treat’ when medication falls short
A plumber who shows up to fix a leaking toilet with a single tool is not likely to succeed.
The same is true if a...
Cancer caregivers have strong depression, study finds
Caring for a loved one with cancer can be a challenging experience, both emotionally and physically.
It can be difficult to see someone you care...
These drugs linked to risk of post-COVID dementia in older people
A new study at Northwell Health has found that older adults who were hospitalized with COVID-19 and had been taking psychotropic medication before their...
People with muscle pain from statins can do moderate exercises
Statin medication is a type of drug that is commonly prescribed to people with high cholesterol. These drugs are very effective at lowering cholesterol...
New biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease strongly simplify diagnosis and lower costs
A group of researchers has discovered that blood-based biomarkers could be used to detect Alzheimer's disease.
Blood-based biomarkers are proteins that can be found in...
Moderate strength training 2-3 times a week could lower blood pressure
A new study from Brazil has shown that strength training with moderate to vigorous intensity two or three times a week is an effective...
Higher lithium in drinking water may increase autism risk
Scientists at UCLA Health have conducted a new study linking lithium in drinking water with a higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in the...
Cocoa could help reduce blood pressure and artery stiffness
A recent study from the University of Surrey suggests that cocoa can only help reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness when they are already...