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Cognitive therapies for early-stage dementia

Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, often in older adults. Early-stage dementia means the symptoms are just beginning and might include...

Research shows a long-lasting, effective treatment for type 2 diabetes

In the U.S., more than 37 million people live with diabetes, many of them dealing with type 2 diabetes. While it's more common in...

This diabetes drug can improve muscle health in older people

Doctors have found an unexpected benefit of Metformin, a medication that has been used to treat diabetes for over 50 years. Researchers from the University...

Commonly used high blood pressure drugs may not treat you well

A recent study from Columbia University has revealed that the commonly prescribed first-line treatment for high blood pressure, ACE inhibitors, may not be as...

Vitamin B and dementia: A surprising link

Dementia is a disease that affects the brain, causing problems with memory, clear thinking, and behavior. Although it primarily affects older adults, younger people can...

Western diets linked to higher cancer and inflammatory bowel disease risks

A major study has found that Western diets increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer. This milestone review, conducted by APC...

Long COVID risk has declined over course of pandemic, shows study

The risk of developing long COVID has decreased significantly over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis of data. Researchers attributed about...

Gut protein might shield brain cells in Parkinson’s disease

Nearly 10 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson’s disease (PD), a condition that causes muscle stiffness and tremors due to the loss of dopamine...

How our brains track time: new study reveals surprising insights

Have you ever felt like time flies when you're having fun? According to a new study by researchers at UNLV, there’s a lot of truth...

The connection between metabolic syndrome and heart disease

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased...