In a recently published study, researchers have recommended 7 healthy habits and lifestyle factors that may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk. The study was published in the journal Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The seven cardiovascular and brain health […]
According to new research presented at the Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, levels of alcohol consumption previously considered safe by some countries are linked to the development of heart failure. According to the World Health Organization, the European Union is the heaviest-drinking region in the world. While it […]
During the pandemic growing evidence has shown that a considerable proportion of those who have survived hospitalization with COVID-19 have long-term effects on multiple organs and systems, a condition commonly term long COVID or post-COVID-19 condition. Several cohort studies have highlighted that the health effects of COVID-19 could persist up to 1 year after acute […]
Food allergies can cause a person’s immune system to overreact to certain foods, triggering mild to life threatening symptoms. The condition can affect up to 5% of children in the United States and is becoming more prevalent. When the immune system see’s a food as an antigen, it sends out immunoglobulin E (or IgE) antibodies. […]
The WHO estimates that by 2050, 22% of the world’s population will be aged over 60 years. This is a product of increasing life expectancy, which should be viewed as an exceptional achievement; yet the improvement remains somewhat overshadowed by the absence of preserved quality-of-life. One important area that is associated with aging is cognitive […]
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin are widely used to treat pain and inflammation. But even at similar doses, different NSAIDs can have unexpected and unexplained effects on many diseases, including heart disease and cancer. A new study published in the journal Immunity, led by Yale, uncovered a previously unknown process with […]
In a recently published study, researchers evaluated the use of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) transferred from younger to older mice and its effect on the aging brain. The study appears in the journal Nature. For the study, the researchers conditioned mice to remember an event so they could test this memory later. They used 20-month-old mice […]
A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of the upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder. A rotator cuff injury can cause a dull ache in the shoulder that worsens at night. Rotator cuff injuries are common and increase with […]
Stimulant medications have always been seen as an aid for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to learn. However, in a recently published study, researchers at the Center for Children and Families at Florida International University, have found that medication has no detectable impact on how much children with ADHD learn in the classroom. […]
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Hyperglycaemia, or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to […]