Researchers find a cause of memory loss in older people
As we get older, our memory starts to fail and it becomes harder to learn new things.
It would not be unreasonable to assume that...
Popular weight loss diet could reverse common kidney disease
In a new study, researchers have found a popular diet could hold the key to treating polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
The research was conducted by...
Key factors to consider when choosing breast reconstruction surgery
Breast reconstruction after mastectomy can have long-lasting effects on quality of life.
But with multiple options available, each with its own risks and benefits, the...
New evidence that autism may be an autoimmune disorder
In a new study, researchers found cellular features consistent with an immune response targeting specialized brain cells in more than two-thirds of autistic brains.
These...
BPA-free plastics may play a role inflammation, obesity
In a new study, researchers found a compound used to reduce public exposure to possible toxic effects of the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) may...
PTSD linked to higher stroke risk in middle age
In a new study, researchers found young adults who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to experience a transient ischemic...
Scientists find a simpler way to make some medicines
Chemists find a new way of creating the building blocks of many drugs.
Organic chemists at Ohio State University have figured out how to synthesize...
This eating habit may help prevent type 2 diabetes
It is known that a healthy diet is important in preventing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Recently, researchers from the University of Adelaide and elsewhere...
How to keep flu germs from spreading in your home
Flu season can take its toll on your health, but one way to fight the virus is to stop the spread of germs at...
Many people with heartburn don’t need to take PPIs
In a new study, researchers found in patients seen for heartburn unresponsive to treatment with Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), very few have truly PPI-refractory...