Researchers discover a new human brain disease
In a recent study from Manchester University and elsewhere, researchers have discovered a genetic brain disease that can cause paraplegia and epilepsy in sufferers.
The...
People need to stop using aspirin to prevent first heart attack, stroke, this study...
In a recent paper from the University of Alberta and elsewhere, researchers suggest that if you’ve never had a heart attack or stroke, you...
Hormone therapy may prevent cognitive decline in women
Estrogen has a significant role in overall brain health and cognitive function.
That's why so many studies focused on the prevention of cognitive decline consider...
This anti-malarial drug may make cancer treatment more effective
In a new study, researchers found an anti-malarial drug was effective in treating head and neck cancer.
The research was conducted by scientists at the...
Your gut may influence your blood sugar health
Millions of people around the world experience serious blood sugar problems which can cause diabetes.
In a new study, researchers found how gut bacteria impact...
Some marijuana products may increase risk of schizophrenia, paranoia
In a new study, researchers found that high potency cannabis, when used daily, is strongly linked to the risk of psychotic disorders such as...
This new drug shows encouraging survival in pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers reported that a clinical trial testing a new drug in pancreatic cancer had promising initial results.
The study builds on...
High-energy lasers may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Amyloid fibrils are a type of self-assembled proteins/peptides that take on a stacked sheet-like formation.
Amyloid fibril aggregates are known to be a cause of...
This weight loss diet may help treat dangerous kidney disease
Hereditary and relatively common, polycystic kidney disease (PKD) has long been thought to be progressive and irreversible, condemning its sufferers to a long, slow...
Severity of autism may vary greatly in twins
In a new study, researchers found that identical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differences in symptom severity even though they...