Major Alzheimer’s risk factors harm men more than women
In a study from the University of Alberta, scientists found that important risk factors in Alzheimer's disease affect men and women very differently.
They used...
Hybrid immunity can prevent COVID-19 most effectively
In a study from the University of Calgary, scientists found hybrid immunity is the best protection against COVID-19.
They found people with hybrid immunity are...
At annual ‘Thriller’ event, zombie went into cardiac arrest
A week before Halloween 2021 and five days before her 68th birthday, Sarah Katzenmaier slipped into a royal blue bridesmaid dress and carefully applied...
A better way to treat inflammation
Medications that reduce inflammation caused by a variety of diseases including rheumatic arthritis may also compromise a person’s immune system.
But a recent study from...
Stroke symptoms need emergency treatment even if they disappear quickly
Scientists suggest stroke symptoms that vanish in less than an hour still require emergency medical assessments to prevent a full-blown stroke.
Using mouthwash may suppress COVID-19 virus, study finds
A recent study from Hokkaido University found that commercial mouthwashes may help suppress the COVID-19 virus.
Scientists synthesize ocean-based molecule that could fight Parkinson’s
UCLA chemists used a reactive compound that helps them create only the desired version of the molecule, making synthesis more efficient and less costly.
Vaccination to prevent dementia? New research suggests one way viral infections can accelerate neurodegeneration
One in nine Americans ages 65 and over had Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, and countless others were indirectly affected as caregivers, health care providers...
One cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day may prevent heart disease
A recent study from New Edith Cowan University found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day people can strongly reduce...
Scientists develop first test to detect kidney disease risk in people with diabetes
In a study from Monash University and elsewhere, scientists found the genetic markers for people with diabetes at risk of developing kidney disease.
The study...