Alcohol is linked to faster development of Alzheimer’s disease
A study from Wake Forest University has found that drinking alcohol, even in moderate amounts, may speed up the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s,...
Cold sore virus: A silent intruder in the brain
The common cold sore virus, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), may do more than just cause painful sores—it can invade the brain, potentially...
Scientists find a key cause of insulin resistance
A recent study led by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has uncovered a key factor in how overnutrition, or overeating, contributes to insulin...
Smell loss tied to over 100 diseases, study finds
Researchers from the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences and The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities have discovered an important link between the...
Vitamin K2 may help ease painful nighttime leg cramps in older adults
Imagine being woken up in the middle of the night by a sudden, intense pain in your calf—a jolt that drags you out of...
Blood test for colon cancer is convenient but less effective than colonoscopy
New blood tests are now available to screen for colorectal (colon) cancer, providing a simpler alternative to traditional methods. These tests only require a...
Simple tips to avoid blood sugar spikes after meals
After eating, the body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which enters the bloodstream and raises blood sugar levels. For people with diabetes or those...
This small habit can help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure
The American Heart Association (AHA) has a fresh message for doctors treating healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol: encourage them to...
New diabetes drugs may lower heart disease risks, study finds
The rise in type 2 diabetes has become a significant public health concern in recent years. This form of diabetes happens when the body...
Keeping blood pressure in check can lower dementia risk, study finds
A team of researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions recently conducted a study that sheds light on the connection between blood pressure...