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Newly found gene could hold the key to longevity

Living a long, healthy life is a goal for many, and there are plenty of tips out there, like getting enough sleep, fasting, exercising,...

Insulin and metformin combo speeds up healing for diabetic foot ulcers

People suffering from chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) may soon have a new treatment option to help heal their wounds faster. A recent study by...

What you need to know about the risks of hair transplants

Hair loss will affect everyone at some point in their life. But, despite its prevalence, treating baldness is big business. In Europe, for example, there...

Why COVID vaccines affect some people more than others

When you got the COVID-19 vaccine, you may have noticed different reactions in yourself compared to others. Some people experienced strong side effects, while others...

These multiple dementia risk factors increase cognitive decline

Cognitive decline and dementia can be caused by illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease and conditions like high blood pressure, which damage blood vessels in the...

How music reveals aging brain changes

A recent study from Aarhus University has discovered that music can reveal how different areas of the brain are affected by aging. Interestingly, older adults...

Air pollution and traffic noise could heart fertility in men and women

A new study from Denmark has found that long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of infertility in men, while road traffic...

Scientists find a new way to reduce arthritis

Arthritis affects nearly 600 million people worldwide and costs the U.S. healthcare system about $16.5 billion each year. Despite this, there are very few effective...

New drug may treat memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease

In a recent breakthrough in Alzheimer's research, scientists at Auburn University have discovered a new drug, troriluzole, that could help prevent memory loss and...

How to improve your memory effectively

We tend to think of people's memories as being either good or bad. However, you might know someone with a terrible memory for names and...