Common drug for high blood pressure may help treat Parkinson’s, dementia
Previous research has shown that Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and dementia have a common feature: Build-up of misfolded proteins.
In Huntington’s disease, the protein is huntingtin, and...
This ‘lemon’ could help machine learning create better drugs
One of the challenges in using machine learning for drug development is to create a process for the computer to extract needed information from...
Nearly a third of American adults have heartburn every week
In a new study, researchers found that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that causes heartburn and other uncomfortable symptoms, may affect nearly...
This genetic score could detect stroke risk from birth
In a new study, researchers have shown that genetic data obtained from a single blood draw or saliva sample can identify individuals at a...
This nutrient may reduce obesity-linked inflammation
In a new study, researchers found that glutamine could help people with obesity reduce inflammation of fat tissue and reduce fat mass.
They also show...
Scientists discover real cause of type 2 diabetes, and how to reverse it
In a new study, researchers have discovered that that fat over-spills from the liver into the pancreas, triggering type 2 diabetes.
Importantly, this means that...
Eating chili pepper may protect you from a heart or cerebral attack
In a new study, researchers found that eating chili pepper could cut down the risk of death from a heart or cerebral attack.
They found...
Why your first battle with flu matters most
In a new study, researchers found that how successfully a person can fend off the flu depends not only on the virus' notorious ability...
Cholesterol in eggs may increase heart disease risk, this study shows
Currently, egg consumption in the U.S. is rising.
In 2017, people ate an average of 279 eggs per year, compared with 254 eggs in 2012,...
Night shift work may cause type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that exposure to a light-dark cycle that mimics the schedule of human shift workers could change insulin sensitivity...