New finding may improve diagnosis of vascular dementia
In a new study, researchers have found a new biomarker for vascular dementia, lipocalin 2 protein. This protein is present in the cerebrospinal fluid...
This anticancer drug could help treat common heart failure
In a new study, researchers found that a common form of heart failure could be treated with an already approved anticancer drug.
The research was...
Harvard scientists confirm an important cause of grey hair
When Marie Antoinette was captured during the French Revolution, her hair reportedly turned white overnight.
In more recent history, John McCain experienced severe injuries as...
American adults expected to live a little longer, heart disease still top killer
Life expectancy increased in 2018 for the first time in several years, and the rate of heart disease deaths saw a slight dip –...
This diet may help lower risk of urinary tract infections
In a new study, researchers found that a vegetarian diet may be associated with a lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
The research was...
Scientists find possible key to beating colorectal cancer
In a new study, researchers have discovered an important new role for SRR in cancer metabolism, exposing the metabolic pathway as a viable target...
This drug may improve insomnia with Alzheimer’s disease
Suvorexant, sold under the trade name Belsomra, is a medication for the treatment of insomnia.
In a new study, researchers found suvorexant improves total sleep...
Brain drowns in its own fluid after a stroke
Cerebral edema, swelling that occurs in the brain, is a severe and potentially fatal complication of stroke.
In a new study, researchers found for the...
Lung problems may speed pancreatic cancer
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is linked to higher rates of many cancers, including lung, esophagus, colon, bladder and breast cancer.
Often a result...
Inflammation strongly linked to mental sluggishness
An estimated 12 million U.K. citizens have a chronic medical condition, and many of them report severe mental fatigue that they characterize as “sluggishness”...