Study finds an important cause of autism
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others. It is diagnosed in about 1 in 59 children...
Small daily habit may reduce high blood pressure, heart disease
A recent statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that doctors should encourage otherwise healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol...
Research shows new cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is one of the most common brain disorders linked to aging, affecting movement and often leading to dementia. While scientists have...
Keeping blood pressure under control may lower dementia risk
A recent study from researchers at Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions has found that keeping blood pressure under control for a longer period...
Drinking too much coffee may double heart disease death risk in these people
A new study suggests that drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of death from heart disease in people with severe high...
What is ‘double pneumonia’, the condition that’s put Pope Francis in hospital?
Pope Francis has been in hospital for more than a week with what some media reports are now calling “double pneumonia”.
The Vatican released a...
This diet in pregnancy may increase risk of ADHD and autism in children
A new study from Denmark suggests that a mother's diet during pregnancy may influence her child's risk of developing ADHD or autism.
Researchers found that...
Tardigrade protein could help cancer patients handle radiation treatment
Radiation therapy is a powerful tool for fighting cancer, but it comes with painful side effects.
About 60% of cancer patients receive radiation, and many...
Sugary drinks may cause millions of diabetes and heart disease cases worldwide
A new study estimates that sugary drinks contribute to millions of cases of type 2 diabetes and heart disease each year.
Researchers from Tufts University’s...
New portable device helps detect early signs of dementia
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is often an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Detecting MCI early can lead to better treatment options, but...