Heartburn and Stomach Acid Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
Millions of people around the world use acid suppressants called proton pump inhibitors for conditions like heartburn, gastritis and stomach ulcers. Researchers at Karolinska...
Caloric Restriction Reduces Inflammation, Prevents Negative Effects of Aging in Cells
If you want to reduce inflammation throughout your body, delay the onset of age-related diseases, and live longer, you have to eat less food....
Tendon Stem Cells Could Revolutionize Injury Recovery
The buildup of scar tissue makes recovery from torn rotator cuffs, jumper's knee, and other tendon injuries a painful, challenging process, often leading to...
Deep Sleep May Act as Fountain of Youth in Old Age
As we grow older our nights are frequently plagued by bouts of wakefulness, bathroom trips and other nuisances as we lose our ability to...
Dietary Choline Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia
A new study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland is the first to observe that dietary intake of phosphatidylcholine is associated with...
Predatory Viruses Reshape the Gut Microbiome as They Hunt Bacteria
The gut microbiome is a complex, interconnected ecosystem of species. And, like any ecosystem, some organisms are predators and some are prey. A new...
Natural “Fasting” Molecule Exerts Anti-Aging Effects to Protect Vascular System
A molecule produced by the body during fasting or calorie restriction has anti-aging effects on the vascular system, which could reduce the occurrence and...
More Vitamin D May Improve Memory, But Too Much May Slow...
How much vitamin D can boost memory, learning and decision-making in older adults, and how much is too much?
A unique Rutgers-led study found that...
Thyroid Hormones Helped Early Humans Survive, But Left Us Susceptible to...
Although most victims survive the 735,000 heart attacks that occur annually in the U.S., their heart tissue is often irreparably damaged — unlike many...
New Compound Reverses Memory Loss linked to Aging and Depression
A new therapeutic compound developed at Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows promise for reversing the memory loss linked to depression...
Orange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries May Help Prevent Memory Loss...
Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange juice may be associated with a lower risk of memory...
New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis Reduces Brain Shrinkage by 50 Percent
Results of a new clinical drug trial offer much-needed hope for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) — a neurological condition that affects primarily women...
