Researchers say they’ve found a possible link between regular laxative use and a person’s risk of dementia, but experts note that the research is very early and should be interpreted with caution. According to the researchers, from medical institutions across China as well as the University of Cambridge and Harvard Medical School, constipation affects about […]
Fasting may be detrimental to fighting off infection, and could lead to an increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The research, which focused on mouse models, is among the first to show that skipping meals triggers a response in the brain that […]
Currently, more than 57 million people live with dementia worldwide, and this number is expected to increase to more than 152 million by 2050. Alcohol consumption is generally considered as a potential modifiable risk factor for dementia, but the results in the literature are not completely consistent. In this study, the authors evaluated the association […]
First U.S. study to show lower risk in patients following SARS-CoV-2 infection Analyzing the most extensive datasets in the United States, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have revealed that vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues among people who were infected with SARS-CoV-2, […]
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and medical practitioners have made a massive effort to find effective treatments for the illness. Remdesivir was the first antiviral agent approved for treatment of COVID-19, first in the USA in 2020 and later in Europe. The medication was a beacon of hope early in the pandemic […]
Researchers say a new cancer treatment using LED lights implanted near tumors is showing promise. They say the treatment works by the lights targeting the tumors and activating biotherapeutic drugs. Experts say the research looks promising but the treatment could be complicated and requires more study. Oncologists and cancer researchers often describe their work as […]
Alzheimer disease (AD), the most common form of dementia, has a long preclinical phase, and the cause and progression of the disease are multifactorial. Increased understanding of the disease is critical to effective treatment, prevention, and use of AD biomarkers in the clinical setting. Kidney function has been previously associated with risk of dementia, including […]
A new study finds a link between irregular sleeping patterns and subclinical symptoms of atherosclerosis in older people. Atherosclerosis-related diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States. The study underscores the importance of establishing regularity in one’s sleep routine. A recent study explores a connection between atherosclerosis, not maintaining a regular bedtime, […]
A new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that phthalates in plastics may contribute to diabetes risk in women. “Our research found phthalates may contribute to a higher incidence of diabetes in women, especially white women, over a six-year period,” said Sung Kyun Park, ScD, MPH, of the […]