This Japanese food may lower blood pressure in men over 40
Scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University found that eating sunomono—a Japanese vinegared side dish—correlates to lower blood pressure categorization in men over 40.
The research was...
Scientists close to find the genetic causes of Parkinson’s
Scientists from Yale found more information about the genetic cause of Parkinson’s disease.
They provided insight into the function of a protein called VPS13C, one...
Long COVID affects 23% of patients and symptoms may last months
Scientists from the University of Southern California found that 23% of people infected with COVID will become "long haulers," and identifies predictors of who...
Cocoa and chocolate are good for your cognition
Scientists from the University of L'Aquila found that cocoa and chocolate are not just a treat—they are good for your cognition.
The research was published...
How stressed-out plants produce their own aspirin
Plants protect themselves from environmental hazards like insects, drought and heat by producing salicylic acid, also known as aspirin.
A new understanding of this process...
Scientists find a less expensive, effective way to treat diabetic eye disease
Scientists from the DRCR Retina Network found that a specific step strategy, in which patients with diabetic macular edema start with a less expensive...
People born with heart defects need lifetime mental health care
Scientists from the American Heart Association suggest that people born with heart defects face a higher risk for anxiety and mood disorders as children...
Whole blood exchange may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from UTHealth Houston found that a novel, disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease may involve the whole exchange of blood, which effectively decreased the...
Is e-cigarette a healthier choice for smokers? Not necessarily
Some studies have suggested electronic cigarette, or EC, use may be a healthier alternative to cigarette smoking.
A University of California, Riverside, study shows this...
Exercise + sauna = better heart function
Scientists from the University of Jyväskylä found that adding a regular 15-minute sauna to an exercise routine may improve heart health more than exercising...