This nutrient in eggs and fish may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found that a lifelong diet rich in choline could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Choline is an essential nutrient found naturally in...
Study shows a surprising cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty with movement and balance, and symptoms worsen...
Study finds surprising cause of blood vessel plaque buildup
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In the United States, it is responsible for about one in four deaths. One...
Study finds best blood pressure target for older adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood against artery walls is too high for a long time. It is measured...
Scientists find big cause of OCD in immune system
Scientists from Yale University have discovered that the immune system might be involved in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Their research suggests that certain antibodies—proteins made...
Room temperature affects dementia risk in older adults
A recent study has found that the temperature inside a home can affect how well older adults focus and think. Researchers discovered that when...
Common blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of heart failure
A recent study has raised concerns about a widely used drug for high blood pressure and chest pain—nifedipine. Researchers found that people taking high...
Obesity and medication: When does bodyweight matter?
How can we best treat infectious diseases in people with obesity? Hospital pharmacist and Ph.D. researcher Koen van Rhee studied how obesity affects blood...
New research links inflammatory bowel disease to kidney disease
A new study from Karolinska Institutet explores the connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers used large-scale real-world data...
New genetic mutation doubles risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have long struggled to understand what causes most cases of Alzheimer’s disease. While researchers have focused on amyloid beta and tau proteins, new findings suggest that another...