Scientists find a big cause of common Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common neurogenerative disorder of aging and the most common movement disorder, but the cause of the disease...
Vitamin E can prevent muscle damage after heart attack
A recent study from the Baker Institute found vitamin E could be used to save muscle from dying during a heart attack.
The finding showed...
New blood test could detect risks of cognitive impairment, dementia
Scientists found that low levels of ergothioneine (ET) in the blood may predict an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.
Epilepsy drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
An anti-seizure drug used to treat epilepsy in children and adults could be repurposed as a potential therapeutic for Alzheimer's disease.
This hormone improves liver health in people with common fatty liver disease
In a study from Massachusetts General Hospital and elsewhere, scientists found growth hormone improves liver health in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)...
Scientists find new way to accurately monitor heart failure 24/7
In a study from Florida Atlantic University, scientists designed a novel wearable belt with sensors that accurately monitors heart failure 24/7.
Heart failure is a...
How to treat diabetes without drugs
A recent study from Yale and elsewhere found the ability to use ultrasound to stimulate specific neurometabolic pathways in the body to prevent or...
How COVID-19 is associated with diabetes
Amid the many problems posed by the pandemic, one positive outcome is that COVID-19 is providing valuable insights that could help researchers unlock the...
Half of U.S. adults should monitor blood pressure at home
In a recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found that people with borderline high blood pressure should confirm the readings...
New test can detect Alzheimer’s disease in blood
In a study from the University of Pittsburgh, scientists developed a test to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration in a blood...