Scientists discover potential breakthrough in Parkinson’s treatment
Scientists from the Krembil Brain Institute at UHN and the University of Toronto have made a significant discovery related to Parkinson's disease.
Their study, published...
Scientists find new way to treat vision loss in older people
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the West.
AMD is primarily characterized by the accumulation of lipid and protein...
A new ray of hope: Uncovering the mysteries of pancreatic cancer
Scientists are making important discoveries in the fight against a difficult kind of cancer - pancreatic cancer.
Let's learn about the work of scientists from...
The power of strawberries: potential protection against Alzheimer’s
A simple addition to your diet might help protect your brain against Alzheimer's. The hero here is the humble strawberry.
The potential benefits of vitamin C for diabetes management
Researchers believe vitamin C may have potential benefits for individuals with diabetes, although further research is necessary to establish this.
The heart-healthy diet: it’s easier and cheaper than you think
46% of Americans believe eating healthy is too expensive. But the truth is, eating healthy doesn't have to cost a lot of money.
New study challenges blood pressure guidelines: focus on the upper blood pressure number
However, a recent study suggests that focusing on the systolic value or upper blood pressure number might be more important.
A failing nose: the unexpected predictor of dementia and Alzheimer’s
The human sense of smell provides more than just alerts to potential dangers like fire or culinary delights.
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine...
A better medicine to prevent heart disease?
Do you know what happens when your heart's blood supply gets blocked? A heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, might occur.
But don't worry,...
What are frontotemporal disorders? Dementias that happen in midlife
If you start to see changes in the way a loved one under 60 acts, speaks, or moves, you may not think of dementia...