How occupational therapy benefits Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients
Occupational therapy is a form of treatment that helps people of all ages to perform the daily activities they need or want to do...
Common causes of rheumatoid arthritis in older people
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints.
It is characterized by painful swelling that can eventually result in bone...
Scientists uncover surprising link between ancient stress response and hair growth
Researchers at the University of Manchester have discovered a surprising connection between how cells respond to stress and restricted healthy hair growth.
The Manchester Hair...
Scientists develop promising treatment for cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder causing memory loss and cognitive decline, affects 55 million people worldwide.
In Japan alone, about 4.4 million people live...
New treatments improve survival rates in metastatic prostate cancer
Recent research from Saint Louis University School of Medicine shows significant improvements in the survival rates of men with metastatic prostate cancer over the...
Electrolytes can give the body a charge, but try not to overdo it
You might think electrolytes are some kind of lab-made superfuel for elite athletes and those who want to be like them.
Electrolytes are indeed powerful,...
The role of drug ACE inhibitors in managing heart failure
Heart failure, a condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should, affects millions of people worldwide. To manage this condition,...
Study raises concerns about diabetes drug and risk of severe infection
A recent study by the FDA, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, has highlighted a significant health concern linked to a modern class...
Simple steps to reduce diastolic blood pressure
High blood pressure is a common health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often split into two measurements: systolic and diastolic.
Systolic...
Scientists develop new strategies for stroke prevention
Strokes strike suddenly and can have devastating consequences, but recent breakthroughs in research offer new hope for prevention. This review summarizes the latest advancements...