Epstein-Barr Virus May be Leading Cause of Multiple Sclerosis
A new study provides compelling evidence of causality between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis. It suggests that most MS cases could be prevented by...
Magnesium Levels Vital for Strong Immune Response to Infections and Cancer
The level of magnesium in the blood is an important factor in the immune system's ability to tackle pathogens and cancer cells. Writing in...
Goji Berries May Help Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Preserve Vision
Regularly eating a small serving of dried goji berries may help prevent or delay the development of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, in healthy...
Your Gut Senses The Difference Between Real Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners
Your taste buds may be fooled by artificial sweeteners, but specialized cells in your intestines quickly distinguish the difference between real sugar and a...
Low Pre-Infection Vitamin D Levels Associated With Significantly Higher Death Rates...
Vitamin D is most often recognized for its role in bone health, but low levels of the supplement have been associated with a range...
Combination of Multiple Sleep Issues Increases Risk for Heart Disease
Individual aspects of sleep disruption can be harmful to heart health, but if you combine them, the risk of developing heart disease increases significantly,...
Early Detection of Alzheimer’s May be Possible With a Simple Eye...
A simple eye test may make diagnosing the earliest stages of 'diseases of old age' possible when people are much younger, University of Otago...
Salt in Fizzing Acetaminophen Tablets Linked to Increased Risk of Heart...
Doctors have warned that people should try to avoid taking dissolving, fizzy paracetamol (acetaminophen) that contains salt, following findings from a large study that...
Calorie Restriction Trial Rejuvenates Thymus and Extends Human Health Span
Decades of research has shown that limits on calorie intake by flies, worms, and mice can enhance life span in laboratory conditions. But whether...
Small Changes to Diet Could Add Ten Years to Life Expectancy,...
A young adult in the U.S. could add more than a decade to their life expectancy by changing their diet from a typical Western...
Milk May Exacerbate Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
The impetus for the study came from MS patients: "We hear again and again from sufferers that they feel worse when they consume milk,...
Treating Heart Attacks With a Medium Chain Fatty Acid
A medium-chain fatty acid found in energy drinks might one day help protect against heart attack injuries.
"Heart attacks are still a leading cause of...
