Your gut health linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS affect millions of adults, but scientists still do not know what causes these diseases.
Recent research suggests...
Pfizer vaccine can protect against COVID-19 variants, study finds
In two new studies from Weill Cornell Medicine, researchers found Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine appears to be standing up well against the challenges posed by...
Sugar-sweetened drinks may increase colon cancer risk
Colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why.
In a new study from Washington...
Moderate alcohol drinking can protect the heart, study finds
In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found that moderate alcohol intake is linked to a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular...
High blood pressure drugs are safe in COVID-19 pandemic
Patients with high blood pressure have worse COVID-19 outcomes, and this led to speculation that some anti-hypertensive medications may pose increased risks to patients...
Eating this fish regularly may prevent type 2 diabetes
The health benefits of sardines and oily fish are widely known: their high levels of unsaturated fats help to regulate cholesterol levels and prevent...
Medical cannabis could help reduce this brain disease
In a recent study from the University of Copenhagen, researchers found medical cannabis could help reduce essential tremor, a nervous system (neurological) disorder that...
Common drug for heart disease may reduce COVID-19 risk
Aspirin is an established, safe, and low-cost medication in long-standing common use in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and in the past...
Obesity linked to reduced blood flow to the brain
In a new study from Trinity College Dublin, researchers found that being overweight or obese can strongly reduce blood flow in the brain.
They also...
Gene therapy in Alzheimer’s disease may preserve memory function
In a new study from the University of California San Diego, researchers used gene therapy to prevent learning and memory loss in a mouse...