This treatment helps senior people have sharp memory like 20-year-olds
In a new study, researchers found that a brain treatment called electrostimulation could improve working memory performance in older people.
People in their 70s could...
Here’s why stroke survivors need to pay attention to bone health
People who have had a stroke, and the doctors who treat them, have a lot to be concerned about:
Regaining mobility and function, controlling risk...
Scientists find 69 genes that increase risk for autism
In a new study, researchers have identified dozens of genes, including 16 new genes, that increase the risk of autism.
The study examined families with...
How eating marijuana may impact the body
In a new study, researchers examined the health effects of eating marijuana.
They found that mice were less active, and their body temperatures were lower,...
This therapy could reduce liver-related deaths by half
In a new study, researchers found antiviral drugs for hepatitis C could reduce liver-related deaths by nearly 50% in people with a history of...
Scientists find a new method for tooth repair
In a new study, researchers found that stem cells hold the key to wound healing, as they develop into specialized cell types throughout the...
Regular exercise could protect your brain, especially if you have risk of Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers found that moderate exercise helps to prevent the development of physical signs of Alzheimer’s in those who are at...
Eating more plant-based foods may help improve your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may mean better heart health and a lower risk...
This diabetes drug could help patients lower blood sugar and body weight
In a new study, researchers found taking drug efpeglenatide once a week could lead to reductions in blood sugar and body weight in people...
Major surgery linked to small, long-term brain function decline
In a new study, researchers found major surgery is linked to a small long-term decline in cognitive functioning.
The decline is equivalent to less than...