HealthMetal 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…
NeuroscienceChanges 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…
HealthA 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…
HealthA 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.…
HealthReplacing 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…
NeuroscienceDrugs may Stop Migraines before they Start A drug called ubrogepant, when taken at the first signs of a migraine, before headache pain begins, may be effective in helping people with migraines…
NeuroscienceSleep Prepares Neurons for Making New Memories the Next Day While everyone knows that a good night’s sleep replenishes energy, a recent Cornell University study reveals that it also resets another critical function: memory. Learning…
NeuroscienceCleaning up the Aged Brain – Scientists Rebuild Brain’s trash Disposal System Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurological disorders are characterized as “dirty brain” diseases, in which the brain struggles to eliminate dangerous waste. Aging is a significant…
MedicalAccording to Study, a Cancer Treatment could Treat Alzheimer’s Disease in its Early Stages According to a recent study conducted by experts at Penn State, Stanford University, and an international team of partners, a type of medicine designed for…
MedicalNew Discoveries and Possible Treatments for Pulmonary Hypertension A new study from UCLA Health and collaborators discovered that asporin, a protein produced by the ASPN gene, protects against pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Their…
MedicalMultiple Sclerosis appears to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease A combined study by experts in Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) discovers that MS patients are less likely to have amyloid plaques, a characteristic…
HealthHeart Data Uncovers Sleep Mysteries Researchers in computer science have devised a method that can match the performance of expert-scored polysomnography with a single-lead echocardiography. In addition to streamlining an…