Study shows a new drug to treat liver disease
In a study from Rutgers University, scientists found that a hormone that triggers puberty and controls fertility in humans might be developed as a...
When COVID-19 or flu viruses kill, they often have an accomplice – bacterial infections
The 1918 influenza pandemic resulted in the loss of over 3% of the world’s population – at least 50 million people. But it wasn’t...
Poor heart health could predict premature brain aging
In a study from UCL, scientists found that by estimating people's brain age from MRI scans using machine learning, they could identify risk factors...
Scientists detect Parkinson’s disease from breathing patterns
Parkinson's disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose as it relies primarily on the appearance of motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowness, but...
COVID-19 has made us more sustainable, shows study
COVID-19, rather than the threat of climate change, has spurred Australians to become more sustainable, according to research from The University of Queensland.
A study...
Rising blood pressure between ages 36-53 linked to smaller brain, brain lesions in later...
Scientists from University College London found high blood pressure and large increases in blood pressure in midlife may be associated with brain pathologies in...
Why diabetes strongly raises risk of severe COVID-19
In a recent study, scientists found that patients with diabetes have higher levels of inflammatory biomarkers compared to those without diabetes, exacerbating the effects...
Even stretching and balance movements can help stave off Alzheimer’s
In a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine, scientists found for older people at risk of dementia, regular exercise from light stretching to...
People with autoimmune diseases need a third COVID-19 vaccination
Many patients suffering from autoimmune diseases such as rheumatism, ulcerative colitis or psoriasis must take medication that affects their immune system.
As the immune system...
Meaningful PTSD decrease may halve risk of type 2 diabetes
In a study from Saint Louis University, scientists found treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that leads to an improvement in symptoms was linked...