Higher Leptin Levels imply Brain Protection from Late-life Dementia

Higher Leptin Levels imply Brain Protection from Late-life Dementia

New research establishes a stronger link between fat and dementia. According to a study conducted by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San…
Lauric Acid – a saturated fatty acid

Lauric Acid – a saturated fatty acid

Lauric acid, systematically dodecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with a 12-carbon atom chain, thus having many properties of medium-chain fatty acids. It consists…
Lead Tetrafluoride

Lead Tetrafluoride

Lead tetrafluoride is a compound of lead and fluorine. The yellow solid (melting point 600 °C) is the only room-temperature stable tetrahalide of lead. It’s…
Are Cardiovascular Risk Factors associated with Migraine?

Are Cardiovascular Risk Factors associated with Migraine?

A recent study published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found that having high blood pressure,…
Metal Exposure may raise the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Metal Exposure may raise the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Metal exposure from environmental pollution is linked to increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at levels comparable to established risk factors such as smoking…
Antimony Tribromide – a chemical compound

Antimony Tribromide – a chemical compound

Antimony tribromide (SbBr3) is a chemical compound containing antimony in its +3 oxidation state. It typically appears as a yellow or reddish-brown solid. It is…
Changes in Brain Vasculature are critical in predicting Cognitive Decline

Changes in Brain Vasculature are critical in predicting Cognitive Decline

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma recently published a study demonstrating that numerous brain parameters, including blood flow and the brain’s ability to compensate for…
A Study found no link between Migraines and Parkinson’s Disease

A Study found no link between Migraines and Parkinson’s Disease

In contrast to past research, a recent study of female participants found no association between migraine and the likelihood of acquiring Parkinson’s disease. The report…
Sodium Hydride – a chemical compound

Sodium Hydride – a chemical compound

Sodium hydride is the chemical compound with the empirical formula NaH. It is an inorganic compound consisting of sodium and hydrogen. It’s a white, solid,…
A New App helps ‘uncuff’ your Blood Pressure Monitoring

A New App helps ‘uncuff’ your Blood Pressure Monitoring

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are pioneering a novel approach to blood pressure monitoring by utilizing the devices we carry with us every day.…
Replacing Ultra-processed Items in the Diet improves Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Replacing Ultra-processed Items in the Diet improves Type 2 Diabetes Risk

People who consume more ultra-processed foods (UPF) are more likely to acquire type 2 diabetes, but this risk can be reduced by eating fewer processed…
Silver Telluride – a Chemical Compound

Silver Telluride – a Chemical Compound

Silver telluride (Ag2Te) is a chemical compound, a telluride of silver, also known as disilver telluride or silver(I) telluride. It’s a semiconductor with interesting properties,…
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