Drawing tests could detect Alzheimer’s disease
Changes in drawing traits have been reported in people with early-stage cognitive impairments, but most studies have used a single drawing task only.
Scientists from...
Krill oil may improve muscle function in older people
In a recent study from the University of Glasgow, scientists found that krill oil may be beneficial to muscle function and size in healthy...
Fatigue feelings may predict death in three years
In a recent study from the University of Pittsburgh, scientists found that how fatigued certain activities make an older person feel can predict the...
Vitamin D supplements may prevent bone loss caused by diabetes drug
Scientists from the University of Maryland found that vitamin D supplementation may help offset damaging bone loss that occurs in some people who take...
Scientists develop rapid COVID-19 test to identify variants in hours
Scientists from UT Southwestern developed CoVarScan, a rapid COVID-19 test that detects the signatures of eight hotspots on the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
They showed that their...
Certain antioxidants may reduce your dementia risk
Scientists from NIH found that certain antioxidants in these foods may also reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
The research is published...
2 in 5 COVID-19 survivors get a new disability, study finds
In a recent study from Monash University, scientists found six months after recovering from COVID-19 critical illness, one in five people had died, and...
Opioid addiction and withdrawal: What you should know
UConn Today sat down with Dr. Lakshit Jain, clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry, to learn more about what's really involved in...
Soil pollution is linked to heart disease
Scientists from the University Medical Center Mainz found that pesticides and heavy metals in soil may have detrimental effects on the heart system.
The research...
Sunscreen is still a smart way to protect your skin
Summer has arrived and with it so have dreams of beach vacations, trips to the waterpark and outdoor activities.
After months of winter's colder temperatures,...