Unveiling the link: Pesticides and Parkinson’s disease
New Research Findings
Scientists from UCLA Health and Harvard have recently uncovered a troubling connection between certain pesticides and Parkinson's disease.
They have identified 10 specific...
Time-restricted eating may help prevent type 2 diabetes
Key Takeaways
Time-restricted eating (TRE) can potentially lead to weight loss and improved metabolic health.
A study from the University of Adelaide found that TRE improved...
Understanding Alzheimer’s and nutrition: A review of reviews
Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease and Nutrition
Alzheimer's disease is a brain illness that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It is currently incurable and worsens...
Statins may lower stroke risk in people with heart rhythm disorder
Introduction
A recent study has found that statin use could significantly decrease the risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) among patients with atrial...
High blood pressure: Deadliest risk factor for women’s health
Key Takeaways
On World Hypertension Day, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) emphasized the importance of women being aware of their blood pressure levels to...
Scientists find a cause of multiple sclerosis
Background
Researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have made significant strides in understanding how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) could trigger or exacerbate multiple sclerosis (MS).
Their study,...
Common mental disease drugs may help treat type 2 diabetes
Background: Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes is a significant health concern. Type 2 diabetes, the more common variety, affects millions of people globally.
This condition leads to higher...
“Good” cholesterol and high blood pressure: Genetic links to Alzheimer’s
Unpacking the Research
In a recent study, published in the prestigious journal JAMA Network Open, a team of scientists made a remarkable discovery linking high-density...
Weight gain and prostate cancer: the link you need to know
Understanding the Link
According to research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland, weight gain during late teens and early 20s...
Why start mammograms at 40? Doctor explains new advice
Women should start getting regular mammograms at the age of 40, according to a new recommendation being drafted by the U.S. Preventive Services Task...