Food insecurity could increase cognitive decline in older people
Older adults living with food insecurity are more likely to experience malnutrition, depression, and physical limitations.
Scientists find new therapy that slows kidney damage in type 2 diabetes
A recent study from the University of Galway reported promising results from a new cell therapy trial for people living with diabetes.
This study is...
Cocoa could help lower blood pressure, artery stiffness
In a study from the University of Surrey, scientists found cocoa only reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness when they are elevated.
High blood pressure...
Scientists find how to detect autism in newborns
In a study from Rutgers University, scientists found brain-wave data collected during a hearing test routinely given to newborns could help clinicians spot neurodevelopmental...
This drawing task may help detect Alzheimer’s disease
Changes in drawing traits have been reported in people with early-stage cognitive impairments, but most studies have used a single drawing task only.
In a...
Scientists find how to precisely diagnose colon cancer
In a study from Ruhr University Bochum, scientists found that AI with infrared imaging enables precise colon cancer diagnostics.
The progress in therapy options over...
Scientists find new cause of high blood pressure, heart disease
In a study from St George's and elsewhere, scientists found 119 areas in the genome that help to determine the size and shape of...
COVID-19 infection increases diabetes risk, study confirms
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists have confirmed that people who have had COVID-19 have an increased risk for new-onset diabetes—the biggest contributor to...
Balance ability could predict your risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Physical balance may not seem like it would be associated with cognitive function.
But in a study from the University of Tsukuba, scientists have developed...
Artery stiffness may predict type 2 diabetes risk better
In a study from Beijing Tiantan Hospital, scientists found that arterial stiffness was a better predictor of future risk of Type 2 diabetes than...