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Scientists find new treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

A groundbreaking study has found that resistant starch can significantly reduce liver triglycerides and enzymes in people suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This...

Many people over 50 would like to stop taking their prescribed drugs

A new poll conducted by the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging reveals that many older adults are interested in "deprescribing" their...

Scientists discover ‘dancing molecules’ can regenerate cartilage in just 3 days

In an exciting development, researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that "dancing molecules" can regenerate damaged cartilage in just three days. This groundbreaking therapy, which...

New blood test may help guide treatment for relapsed multiple myeloma

A recent study from Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that a simple...

Mammal-to-mammal spread of bird flu confirmed in new study

A recent study has confirmed that bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, has spilled over from birds to dairy cattle in the U.S. and...

How being bilingual can keep your mind sharp as you age

Knowing more than one language might help keep your brain sharp as you get older, according to Tanya Dash, a speech-language pathologist and cognitive...

New discovery could help control inflammation in diseases

Researchers at Cornell University have found a way to control inflammation in the body by identifying a switch that regulates immune responses. This discovery could...

New antibiotic makes bacterial resistance nearly impossible

A groundbreaking discovery from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has revealed a new antibiotic that targets bacteria in two different ways, making it...

Scientists find mild COVID-19 can cause long-term memory and attention issues

Even mild cases of COVID-19 can lead to long-term cognitive problems, including memory loss and attention deficit, according to a study by researchers at...

Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer’s, study finds

Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease—at least, in mice. There are two...