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Scientists find the key driver of Alzheimer’s disease development

In a study from the University of Pittsburgh and elsewhere, scientists found neuroinflammation is the key driver of the spread of pathologically misfolded proteins...

Scientists find a drug that may lower dementia risk in people with diabetes

People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop dementia as those without the disease. In a study from Yonsei University in Seoul, scientists found...

CBD in cannabis may help reduce cigarette smoking

In a study from Washington State University, scientists found cannabidiol or CBD, a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, can inhibit the metabolism of nicotine. This means...

Long-term disrupted sleep may increase heart disease risk

In a study from Vanderbilt University, scientists found sleep irregularity—chronically disrupted sleep and highly variable sleep durations night after night—may increase the risk for...

Healthy plant-based diets linked to lower colorectal cancer risk in men

In a study from Kyung Hee University, scientists found that eating a plant-based diet rich in healthy plant foods is associated with a lower...

A small habit could help control blood pressure, blood cholesterol

In a recent statement from the American Heart Association, scientists suggest doctors should encourage otherwise healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol...

Vitamin D could help treat skin inflammation

High-dose oral vitamin D reduced skin inflammation and increased immune protection in patients with chemical-induced skin rashes.

Irregular sleep linked to higher risk of hardened arteries, study finds

Older people with irregular sleep habits may face a higher risk for hardened arteries than their peers with regular bedtimes and hours of sleep.

Antibiotics are being inappropriately prescribed for COVID, increasing the threat of antimicrobial resistance

Antibiotics are drugs designed to treat infections caused by bacteria (for example, skin infections).

Heart problem could’ve ended his college basketball career before it began. It didn’t.

But before King McClure even made it to his first college game, a doctor told him that his basketball career was over – forever.