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Parkinson’s disease: could bad gut bacteria be the culprit?

Parkinson's disease is a nerve problem. It affects many people around the world. We don't know exactly why people get Parkinson's. But, a new study...

The unseen link: Alzheimer’s plaques and hearing loss

Sometimes, in the world of science, an unexpected finding can change everything. That's exactly what happened at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the...

Uncontrolled high blood pressure: a silent threat to public health

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread health concern in the United States, particularly among the adult population. A staggering one-third of individuals aged...

Time-tellers turned health-tellers: how smartwatches could spot Parkinson’s early

Wrist watches, once just a tool to keep time, have now become high-tech devices that could save lives. As per recent research, smartwatches might be...

New research expands range of potential Alzheimer’s drugs

In a surprising turn of events, researchers have found a connection between Alzheimer's disease and insulin receptors in the brain. This new discovery reveals that...

Medical marijuana laws don’t change pain management choices

People get hurt. Sometimes, the pain lasts long, but it isn't because of cancer. That's what we call chronic non-cancer pain. Many people live...

Gut inflammation could help alleviate liver disease, finds new study

The human body operates like a symphony, with different organs and systems interacting to maintain balance. Sometimes, though, this symphony hits a sour note, leading...

Flexing muscles against Alzheimer’s: the power of resistance training

We all know that exercising is good for our bodies. But did you know it can also help our brains? Scientists in Brazil have...

Double trouble: how smoking and HPV join forces to boost cancer risk

Two major villains in the world of health are tobacco smoke and the human papillomavirus (HPV). Separately, they are trouble, but when they work...

The benefits of botulinum toxin: it’s not just for wrinkles

Botulinum toxin injections are well-known for their use smoothing out wrinkles. They’re available under brand names such as Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Myobloc, and Jeuveau. While...