Doing this can reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is an inherited disease, but habits can affect the risk of getting it. Obesity due to fatty and high-calorie foods, often...
This common pain relief drug may increase risks of heart disease, stroke
Paracetamol was often suggested as a safer alternative to another class of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
A recent study from the University of...
Early self-awareness of autism can lead to better quality of life
In a study from the University of Portsmouth, scientists found people who learn they are autistic when they are younger may have a heightened...
NanoKnife can use electricity to kill prostate cancer
Prostate cancer affects one in every eight men during their lifetime, making it the most prevalent form of cancer for males.
In a study from...
Scientists find deep cause of cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study from Yale found that the destruction of brain synapses underlies the cognitive deficits experienced by patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
For many years,...
Scientists find a big cause of common Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common neurogenerative disorder of aging and the most common movement disorder, but the cause of the disease...
Vitamin E can prevent muscle damage after heart attack
A recent study from the Baker Institute found vitamin E could be used to save muscle from dying during a heart attack.
The finding showed...
COVID and your gut: how a healthy microbiome can reduce the severity of infection...
A vast combination of microorganisms live in our gut, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Collectively, we refer to this as the the microbiome.
Despite their...
New blood test could detect risks of cognitive impairment, dementia
Scientists found that low levels of ergothioneine (ET) in the blood may predict an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.
Epilepsy drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
An anti-seizure drug used to treat epilepsy in children and adults could be repurposed as a potential therapeutic for Alzheimer's disease.