VR can help people with autism navigate the real world
Virtual reality simulations can help people with autism complete real-world tasks, a new study finds.
University of Missouri researcher Noah Glaser—in collaboration with Matthew Schmidt,...
Eating fish could help kids reduce delays in brain development
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine has uncovered a potential link between regular fish consumption during infancy...
Oral health can affect heart disease recovery
Recent research from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) in Japan has uncovered a significant connection between oral health and heart health.
This study reveals...
Lowering blood pressure in later life may reduce dementia risk
A global study involving over 28,000 participants has provided strong evidence that lowering blood pressure in later life can significantly reduce the risk of...
AI chatbots show promise in supporting cancer diagnosis
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have conducted a study comparing a chatbot's probabilistic reasoning to that of human clinicians.
The findings, published...
A promising statin alternative for managing high cholesterol and heart health
Cholesterol, a vital substance in our bodies, can become problematic when levels are excessive, leading to heart disease and stroke. Hormones regulate fat and...
New obesity drugs show promising weight loss, but long-term dependence raises concerns
A recent study sheds light on the effects of a new generation of obesity drugs, raising concerns about long-term dependence on these medications.
These drugs...
Healthy plant-based diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 24%
A study led by Tilman Kühn from MedUni Vienna's Center for Public Health has shown that adopting a healthy plant-based diet can reduce the...
Blood pressure drugs boost brain’s natural opioids, may treat opiate addiction
In a breakthrough study published in Science, researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School have uncovered a surprising effect of blood pressure medications...
Alzheimer’s diagnosis in one sibling linked to death risk in others
New research from the University of Southern California (USC) suggests that an Alzheimer's diagnosis in one sibling can lead to a shorter lifespan in...