Why we have memory loss when getting old
In a new study, researchers have presented a model that explains why memory deteriorates as the body ages.
They suggest that with age, the brain...
Scientists find new ways to develop treatment of chronic inflammation
In a new study, researchers have found a new way to treat the inflammation involved in chronic diseases such as psoriasis, asthma, and HIV.
The...
What breast cancer and ovarian cancer survivors need to know about genetic testing
Breast cancer and/or ovarian cancer survivors should be offered genetic counseling and genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations, according to new recommendations from the U.S....
How your body clock linked to obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers have found connections linking diabetes and obesity to circadian rhythm, often referred to as the body clock.
The research was...
Red wine may benefit your gut health, prevent obesity and ‘bad’ cholesterol
In a new study, researchers found that people who drank red wine had an increased gut microbiota diversity (a sign of gut health) compared...
Plant-based diets may worsen this brain problem
In a new study, a researcher says plant-based and vegan diets may risk worsening an already low intake of essential nutrient choline involved in...
Marijuana may change autism-linked gene in sperm
In a new study, researchers found a specific gene linked to autism appears to undergo changes in the sperm of men who use marijuana.
The...
Mannose sugar could slow down growth of several types of cancer
Mannose sugar is a nutritional supplement.
A recent study from the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute found that this sugar could slow tumor growth and...
Stretchable wireless sensor could monitor healing of cerebral aneurysms
A wireless sensor small enough to be implanted in the blood vessels of the human brain could help clinicians evaluate the healing of aneurysms...
This new method may detect prostate cancer better
In a new study, researchers have developed a hybrid camera that can get a close look at the prostate. It will be critical for...