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This new test can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease effectively

In a new study from Rutgers, researchers found testing for some inflammatory proteins associated with the nervous and immune systems will help diagnose the...

This mental health drug may harm your brain health

Until the 1990s, antipsychotic medications were primarily given to people with schizophrenia. But since then their use has expanded to major depression and a range...

Migraine headaches help prevent type 2 diabetes, study shows

In a new study, researchers found people who get migraines are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, while some people who develop diabetes...

These healthy food may lead to better cognition in older people

In a new study from the University of Kentucky, researchers found that a higher intake of specific nutrients is linked to lower brain iron...

Some patients still have health problems after one year, Wuhan COVID-19 study finds

In a new study from Wuhan, China, researchers found most symptoms of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients are resolved within 12 months, however, around one-half...

He got help F.A.S.T. for his stroke. His mother wasn’t as lucky.

It was the evening of Jan. 30, 2007, when Mike Maddux got the phone call from his stepfather. His mother was in the bathroom with...

Are all saturated fats equally bad for the heart?

In a new study from the University of Oxford, researchers examined more than 100,000 individuals and found a potential link between eating saturated fat...

This mouthwash may increase your tooth damage

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that commonly used chlorhexidine mouthwash could make saliva much more acidic and may increase the...

Scientists find a simple test to detect your dementia risk

In a new study from Maastricht University, researchers found people whose scores on a dementia risk test indicated a less brain-healthy lifestyle, including smoking,...

Scientists find a new method to block pain

In a new study from King’s College London and elsewhere, researchers found that low levels of electrical current can be used to inhibit pain...