A High Salt Low Potassium Diet Can Increase Your Risk of Cognitive Decline
Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects a person’s ability to remember, think, and make decisions, making it difficult for them to perform everyday activities….
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A Game Changer for Diabetic Wound Treatment: New Material Speeds Up Healing
A new material has been discovered by scientists that can accelerate the healing of diabetic wounds with a single application. A new class of polymer…
Insulin in a Pill? New Research Answers a Question That Has Puzzled Diabetes Researchers for 100 Years
Researchers at WEHI have solved a century-old question in diabetes research by discovering that a molecule other than insulin can have the same effect. This…
“Harmless” Bacteria Species Developing Alarming Number of Potentially Harmful Characteristics
Listeria monocytogenes, a deadly bacteria commonly found in the food processing industry, poses a significant threat to human health. Not only can it cause severe…
Poor Gut Health May Drive Multiple Sclerosis — But a Better Diet May Ease It
Scientists from the Department of Neurology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School have traced a previously observed connection between the gut microbiome, made up…
Debunking Previous Misconceptions: New Study Indicates That Potatoes Are Healthier Than You Think
While they may not have all the benefits of other vegetables, potatoes can still be a healthy choice if prepared correctly. In recent years, low…
Good News for Aging Adults: Daily Stress Decreases With Age
Daily stress can have negative effects on an individual’s health, both physically and emotionally. However, recent research led by David Almeida, a professor of human…
Alleviating Symptoms: Brain Stimulation Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at Charité have uncovered a brain network that, when stimulated, can alleviate symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia, is…
Unlocking the Secrets of Aging: Researchers Discover Previously Unknown Mechanism That Drives Aging
A previously unknown mechanism that drives aging has been found to be universal across a range of different animals, including humans. A new study finds…
Brain Markers of ADHD Identified in Children’s MRI Scans
Researchers analyzing the data from MRI exams on nearly 8,000 children have identified biomarkers of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a possible role for neuroimaging machine…
The Benefits – and Serious Risks – of Alternative Heart Failure Treatments
A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association summarizes the current research on using complementary and alternative therapies for heart failure treatment. A new…
Common Antidepressants Cause Emotional “Blunting” – Scientists Finally Figured Out Why
Scientists have worked out why common anti-depressants cause around half of users to feel emotionally ‘blunted’. In a study published today, they show that the…
New Research: Eating Grapes Can Protect Against UV Damage to Skin
A recent study highlights the potential of grapes in providing photoprotection. A recent study published in the journal Antioxidants has shown that consuming grapes can…
Scientists Identify New Potential Benefits of Statins Beyond Lowering Cholesterol
Recent research links the cholesterol-lowering drugs to a lower risk of bleeding stroke. According to recent research individuals who use statins, a class of drugs…
Cancer’s Secret Weapon? Enzyme That Protects Against Viruses May Fuel Tumor Evolution
An enzyme that defends human cells against viruses can help drive cancer evolution towards greater malignancy by causing myriad mutations in cancer cells, according to…
How Buddhism Could Help Lower Depression Risk
A study suggests that engaging in moral practices may counteract the association between high stress levels and depression. According to a study recently published in…
Scientists Discover Species of Gut Microbes That Can Boost the Motivation To Exercise
Researchers have discovered a gut-to-brain pathway in mice that increases exercise performance. According to a study published in Nature, led by researchers at the Perelman…
A Life-Saving Breakthrough: Scientists Uncover Japanese Fruit Juice That May Help Prevent Lung Cancer
Using a mouse model, Japanese researchers unleash the likely mechanism of action of Actinidia arguta (sarunashi) juice on lung cancer development. Lung cancer is a…
