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Scientists find possible cause of Parkinson’s disease

In a study from Scripps Research, scientists found Parkinson's disease may be driven in part by cell stress-related biochemical events that disrupt a key...

This plant fat may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

A recent study conducted by scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences suggests that a type of dietary fat mainly found in plants could...

Some brain supplements may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles...

Can AI diagnose heart disease faster?

Researchers at Rutgers University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to study the genes in patients’ DNA to predict their risk of developing cardiovascular disease. This...

Women with mental problems have doubled risk of cervical cancer

Women with mental illness or substance abuse are less likely to get tested, which means they're more likely to develop cervical cancer.

Some nuts a day could help keep heart disease, cancer at bay

People who consume at least 20 grams of nuts daily have lower risks of developing heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses.

This smart bandage could monitor and treat wounds

A new kind of smart bandage developed at Caltech may make the treatment of these wounds easier, more effective, and less expensive.

Second medication may treat depression better in older people

Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities that one used to enjoy. It affects...

Scientists recommend using age, not weight, to screen for diabetes

Researchers have suggested that age, not weight, should be the focus of diabetes and prediabetes screening in order to capture the greatest number of...

Multivitamin may help prevent cognitive decline, study finds

Cognitive decline refers to a decrease in a person's ability to think, reason, remember, and make decisions. It is a natural part of aging, but...