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Exercise hormone halts Parkinson’s disease symptoms, study finds

In a study from Johns Hopkins Medicine and elsewhere, scientists found that a hormone secreted into the blood during endurance, or aerobic, exercise reduces...

Coffee could help some men fight prostate cancer

In a study from the University of Texas, scientists found that for some men battling prostate cancer, drinking coffee may offer not just a...

Scientists confirm a drug for treating mild-to-moderate COVID-19 effectively

In a study from Mayo Clinic, scientists found that for high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 during the Omicron epoch, bebtelovimab seems to be a...

High blood pressure drugs may help protect against Parkinson’s, dementia

In several recent studies, scientists have found that common high blood pressure drugs may help protect the brain and prevent chronic brain diseases. For example,...

Vitamin D and fish oil may help prevent cancer death and heart attacks

In a recent study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers found vitamin D and fish oil show promise in the prevention of cancer death...

Scientists finds another cause of Alzheimer’s disease

The last five years have seen great efforts to develop therapeutics to treat Alzheimer’s disease, but sadly, they have failed in the clinic to...

Scientists find new way to prevent hair loss

Hair follicle stem cells, which boost hair growth, can prolong their life by switching their metabolic state. In a recent study from Helsinki and Cologne,...

Scientists find new protein linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the University of Southern California, scientists found a mutation in a newly discovered small protein is connected to a significant...

Scientists find better way to treat diabetic foot ulcers, reduce amputation risk

In a study from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, scientists found performing proactive surgery to adjust the mechanics of the foot, appears to be...

Night-time blood pressure assessment is important in diagnosing high blood pressure

In a study from the University of Oxford, scientists found around 15% of people aged 40–75 may have a form of undiagnosed high blood...