Researchers Link Vascular Defects to Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
In an unexpected discovery, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have identified what appears to be a significant vascular defect in patients with moderately...
Deleting Dysfunctional Fat Cells Alleviates Diabetes
Eliminating old, dysfunctional cells in human fat also alleviates signs of diabetes, researchers from UConn Health report. The discovery could lead to new treatments...
Morning Exposure to Deep Red Light Improves Declining Eyesight
Just three minutes of exposure to deep red light once a week, in the morning, can significantly improve declining eyesight, according to a pioneering...
A Second Cup of Coffee May Reduce Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s
Good news for those of us who can't face the day without our cup of coffee: a new long-term study has revealed drinking higher...
Restoring Deep Sleep Wards Off Alzheimer’s Disease, Reduces Amyloid-Beta Plaque
People with Alzheimer’s disease have trouble sleeping and awaken frequently, but exactly why this happens is unclear. Multiple studies in humans and mice indicate...
Reversing Cataracts Linked to 30% Lower Risk of Developing Dementia
Cataracts affect most older adults at risk for dementia, and now researchers are finding strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated with a lower...
“Nocturnal Asthma” Study – How Melatonin Worsens Asthmatic Symptoms at Night
Patients with asthma often experience a worsening of asthmatic symptoms at night in so-called "nocturnal asthma." According to reports, more than 50% of asthma...
Bleeding Gums Increase Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, Autoimmune and Mental...
British researchers have published a new study showing that people with periodontal disease face a significantly high risk of developing a range of other...
Naturally Occurring Protein Reverses Muscle Wasting From Disease, Aging and Trauma
A discovery by Australian scientists may lead to faster recovery from muscle injuries and prevention of sarcopenia and related muscle wasting diseases.
When muscles are...
Common Compound in Consumer Products Harms Microbiome, Triggers Gut Inflammation
A new study conducted in mice demonstrates precisely how triclosan, an antimicrobial found in many household items, including some toothpastes, toys and thousands of...
Exercise Enhances Nerve Transmission and Improves Brain Chemistry to Protect Aging...
The brains of active older adults have higher levels of a class of proteins that have been shown to enhance the connections between neurons...
School Closures Led to More Sleep and Improved Quality of Life...
The school closures in spring 2020 had a negative effect on the health and well-being of many young people. But homeschooling also had a...
