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Scientists discover a drug that may improve memory

Scientists discover a drug that may improve memory

In a new study, researchers found that a drug could help improve long-term memory. Long-term memory is used to remember anything before 48 hours ago. The...
This simple method could tell if people have resistant high blood pressure

This simple method could tell if you have resistant high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found about 20% of people with hard-to-treat high blood pressure don’t take their medications. In other words, they don’t really...
These medical plants may cut cancer growth

These medical plants may cut cancer growth

Sometimes nature can provide effective tools to fight cancer. For example, recently researchers have found that several medical plants can help stop cancer growth. The plants...
This diabetes drug may help reverse heart failure

This diabetes drug may help reverse heart failure

In a new study, researchers found that a newly developed drug for diabetes treatment may help treat and reverse the progression of heart failure. The...
A new pathway for an anti-aging drug

Scientists find a new pathway for anti-aging drug

In 1972, Easter Island, called Rapa Nui, famous for its moai statues, offered a new wonder: the discovery of the drug rapamycin. Over the past...
This stroke drug may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

This stroke drug may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that a drug currently developed for treating stroke patients could also prevent Alzheimer's disease. They found that the drug...
More vitamin D could boost memory, but may slow you down

More vitamin D could boost memory, but may slow you down

In a new study, researchers found vitamin D could improve memory performance in older people. However, when taking too much vitamin D supplements, it could...
These 5 things could protect people from dementia

These 5 things could protect people from dementia

As we get old, our cognitive functions naturally decline.  But for some people, their cognitive ability changes faster, and this could lead to mild...
Scientists find a new way to target drug-resistant cancer cells

Scientists find a new way to target drug-resistant cancer cells

Scientists come up with a new approach to targeting cancer cells that circumvents a challenge faced by currently available cancer drugs. A cancer target is...
This drug may protect kidney and heart health in people with diabetes

This drug may protect kidney and heart health in people with diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that a drug could lower the risk of kidney failure in people with type 2 diabetes and kidney...