Why fruits, vegetables, wine, tea may slow down memory decline
Scientists found people who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline.
Shingles linked to higher risks for stroke, heart attack
Shingles often causes a painful rash and can occur anywhere on the head or body. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same...
This study shows possible cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease affects roughly one million people in the United States. Its precise trigger is unknown, but it entails the deaths of neurons in...
Scientists find new mechanism in severe COVID-19
In a study from the University of São Paulo, scientists found that severe COVID-19 is associated with an imbalance in an important immune system...
One serving of leafy greens a day may slow brain aging by 11 years
In a study from Rush University, scientists found that eating one serving of leafy green vegetables a day may aid in preserving memory and...
How to protect kidneys if you have diabetes
The best way to slow or prevent diabetes-related kidney disease is to try to reach your blood glucose and blood pressure goals.
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Brazilian camu-camu berry may prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity
In a recent study from Université de Montréal, scientists have discovered that the Brazilian camu-camu berry, already recognized for its protective effects against obesity...
Scientists develop new vaccine to fight UTIs
Scientists have developed a vaccine against uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC), the type of bacteria that causes UTIs.
Why plants don’t die from cancer
Humans would have been killed many times over by the radiation that plants received. So why is plant life so resilient to radiation and nuclear disaster?
Existing drugs may help treat kidney cancer
Scientists have discovered a potential drug target to treat renal cell carcinoma, cancer with a high mortality rate that is hard to detect.