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This daily habit may help treat Alzheimer’s disease

In a recent study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers found that new insight into the workings of the hormone irisin shows it has the ability...

High blood pressure in middle age may cause this dementia later

In a new study published in PNAS, researchers found high blood pressure that leads to vascular dementia in older adults begins to impact the brain...

This diet may strongly reduce chronic migraine headaches

In a new study from Stony Brook University, researchers found it may be worth adopting a plant-based diet, rich in dark green leafy vegetables,...

Flu may strongly hurt your heart, study finds

The link between influenza and serious heart conditions just grew stronger. In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers examined more than...

Vaccines are less effective against some COVID-19 variants, study shows

In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers found vaccines are less effective against some COVID-19 variants and boosting may be required...

Quitting smoking sooner could save your life

Smoking is hazardous to your health. That’s a no-brainer. But a new study led by the American Cancer Society suggests that kicking the habit at a...

Your blood sugar history can predict your risk of severe COVID-19

In a new study from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, researchers found people with type 2 diabetes who contract COVID-19 are nearly 50% more likely to...

What you need to know about the new Alzheimer’s drug

In a new statement from the American Academy of Neurology, researchers suggest that neurologists must make sure Alzheimer's patients and their families understand that...

Vitamin D can help reduce inflammation, study finds

In a new study from Purdue University, researchers found how vitamin D functions to reduce inflammation caused by immune cells that might be relevant...

This dieting method may protect heart by reducing inflammation

In a new study from Intermountain Heart Institute, researchers found intermittent fasting could increase a key protein that controls inflammation and protects the heart. Intermittent...