Improving the brain’s cleaning system may prevent Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study from UC San Francisco found the discovery of how to shift damaged brain cells from a diseased state into a healthy...
Normal blood pressure may improve brain health, prevent dementia
In a new study, scientists found among people who received more intensive treatment for high blood pressure, evaluations of MRI scans indicated a positive...
They married at a hospital chapel, days before the groom’s triple bypass surgery
Although weekday weddings are a growing trend, Daniel Pecoraro and Lisa Siegel hadn't originally scheduled theirs for a Monday afternoon.
And certainly not at a...
This type of aerobic exercise reduces diabetes risk in obesity
In a study from Fudan University, scientists found a 12-month vigorous or moderate aerobic exercise program can offer long-term beneficial effects on diabetes prevention...
Widely used mental health drugs may increase breast cancer risk
Antipsychotics are commonly prescribed for patients with a range of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and dementia.
A recent study from The University...
Why COVID-19 kills more men than women
From the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists found that men are more susceptible to severe infections of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with increased...
Cinnamon may prevent memory or learning problems, study finds
In a study from Birjand University of Medical Sciences, scientists found that cinnamon may play a role in preventing or reducing memory or learning...
Age-related fat may cause low muscle function
In a study from Boston University, scientists found that age-related accumulation of abdominal fat is associated with lower muscle density.
Low muscle density means the...
Dietary fiber linked to higher risk of migraine headache
A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head.
It's often accompanied by...
Macular diseases cause blindness and treatment costs millions. Here is how to look after...
The single most expensive drug for the Australian government today, costing more than A$400 million per year, is one called aflibercept.
It stops the growth...