Scientists find the most effective Alzheimer’s drugs
A team of scientists, including researchers from University College London (UCL), has discovered key differences in how four Alzheimer’s drugs bind to the toxic...
Many older people in long-term care face severe disability, study finds
A new study has found that many older adults admitted to long-term care (LTC) homes end up living their final years in a state...
Default 90-day statin prescriptions could prevent heart attacks
Doctors may now have a powerful way to help patients avoid heart attacks and strokes—just by changing how they prescribe medication.
A new study from...
Curing Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?
Why are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure what is arguably one of the most important diseases confronting humankind — Alzheimer’s disease?...
Anti-inflammatory drug may help reduce both alcohol use and pain
A team of scientists from Scripps Research has discovered that a medication already approved for treating certain inflammatory diseases could be helpful for people...
These healthy habits can help lower dementia risk—even if it runs in the family
Dementia isn’t a single disease, but a term used to describe a range of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and daily life. People with...
Surprising links between eating eggs and breast, ovarian and prostate cancer
A new study from Harvard University has raised questions about how eating eggs might be connected to the risk of certain cancers, particularly those...
Study finds a hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers, including a team from the University of Colorado, have made a fascinating discovery about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a disease that causes painful, swollen,...
Scientists find a new way to treat heart disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. This includes serious health problems like heart attacks and strokes. For...
New drug combo offers hope for people with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common long-term illness that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the body can’t use insulin...