New Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Disease 3.5 Years Before Clinical Diagnosis
A blood-based test could be used to predict the risk of Alzheimer’s disease up to 3.5 years before clinical diagnosis according to new research from…
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Fatty Liver Disease: A Hidden Danger to Your Brain?
A study conducted by the Roger Williams Institute of Hepatology, affiliated with King’s College London and the University of Lausanne, found a connection between non-alcoholic…
For the First Time – Researchers Finally Classify All of Earth’s Ecosystems
The research will help improve biodiversity conservation. An international multidisciplinary team of scientists led by University of New South Wales researchers has created the world’s…
Research Shows Being Around Birds Is Linked to Lasting Mental Health Benefits
Seeing or hearing birds is associated with an improvement in mental well-being that can last up to eight hours, according to new research from King’s…
It’s Simple: Snacking on Almonds Boosts Gut Health
Eating a handful of almonds a day substantially boosts the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that promotes gut health. A team of scientists…
Does Marijuana Make You Lazy? Scientists Find That Cannabis Users Are Just As Likely To Be Motivated
The study demonstrated that cannabis users are no less likely to be motivated or able to enjoy life’s pleasure. According to a new study, cannabis…
How Does Belly Fat Increase Your Risk of Metabolic Diseases?
A new study investigates the link between belly fat and the risk of metabolic illness. Changes in the body in reaction to an increase in…
Omicron Variant Less Likely To Cause Long COVID
The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is less likely to cause long COVID than the Delta variant, new research has found. Analysis by researchers from King’s College…
New Hope for Hearing Loss Treatment: Researchers Identify 48 Genes Linked to Hearing Loss
Researchers identified 48 genes that are associated with hearing loss, including 10 new variants. Hearing loss is a common problem caused by noise, age, disease,…
Heart Healthy Food: Eating Cranberries Daily Improves Cardiovascular Health
A new clinical trial found daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men. The new study, published on March 22,…
Genetic Screening Shows a Causal Link Between Blood Group and Severe COVID-19
A new study has analyzed over 3000 proteins to identify which are causally linked to the development of severe COVID-19. This is the first study…
New Genetic Discovery Could Help Scientists Understand Obesity – And Deliver Personalized Weight Loss Treatments
A new study has helped to shine light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity. The findings could help develop more personalized ways to help people…
Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Improve Symptoms in People With Psychosis
New research involving 149 participants found no evidence that vitamin D supplementation taken over six months improves mental or physical health symptoms in people with…
Psychedelic Drug From Magic Mushrooms – Psilocybin – Can Be Safely Administered With No Detrimental Effects in Healthy People
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in partnership with COMPASS Pathways, has established that psilocybin can…
Long COVID: Western Medicine Has Reached a Crisis Point
As I walked her up the flight of stairs to my clinic room, Victoria* barely engaged with my small talk. I glanced back at her….
Team of Experts Approve Do-It-Yourself Artificial Pancreas for People With Type 1 Diabetes
More than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes using Do-it-Yourself…
Researchers Warn: Sunlight Exposure / Vitamin D Guidelines May Need To Be Revised
Previously published solar exposure guidelines for optimal vitamin D synthesis based on a study of skin samples may need to be revised, according to new…
New Research Shows Fibromyalgia Is Likely the Result of Autoimmune Problems
New research has shown that many of the symptoms in fibromyalgia syndrome are caused by antibodies that increase the activity of pain-sensing nerves throughout the…
