Brain training could protect cognitive functions in older people
In a new study, researchers conducted a large-scale analysis of the benefits of multiple training types for individuals who are aging healthily, as well...
What drugs are safe in cases of COVID-19?
There is plenty of information floating around the Internet about what medications may or may not be useful in treating the symptoms associated with...
Parkinson’s disease is partly an autoimmune disease, new study shows
In a new study, researchers add increasing evidence that Parkinson's disease is partly an autoimmune disease.
They report that signs of autoimmunity can appear in...
Scientists identify 30 existing drugs that could treat COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have identified 30 existing drugs that stop the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Almost all of the...
Obesity is a driver of pancreatic cancer, new study shows
Pancreatic cancer is expected to become the second-deadliest cancer in the United States by 2030, driven in part by rising obesity rates.
In a new...
6 ways to support children with autism during COVID-19 pandemic
For children with autism spectrum disorder, who thrive on routines and predictability, the everyday disruptions and uncertainty from the pandemic may be especially stressful.
Cherished...
Why people with type 2 diabetes have poor blood sugar control
People with type 2 diabetes secrete not only too little insulin but also too much glucagon, which contributes to poor blood glucose control.
In a...
In people with COVID-19, a heart attack may be something different
In a new study, researchers found that 18 patients with severe COVID-19 treated at a New York City hospital showed the classic signs of...
This exercise may strongly boost your memory function
A recent study from the University of Kent found that moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walking, water aerobics or cycling can have the most...
This diet may help reduce autoimmune diseases and inflammation
Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy tissue.
For example, in multiple sclerosis—the most common inflammatory disease of the central...