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Hospital-treated infections linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Researchers investigated the link between hospital-treated infections and neurodegenerative disease. They found that hospital-treated infections, particularly during early and mid-life, increased the subsequent risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease later in life. They...

Are apples good for diabetes?

Apples are a nutritious snack, and the fiber present in apples may help prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. Apples also contain fructose, a natural sugar, which may be more beneficial for insulin...

Innovative blood test may detect cancers that are otherwise hard to diagnose

Researchers have designed a blood test for cancer that looks at the methylation of cell-free DNA. A large-scale trial is ongoing to determine how the Gallieri test, as it is known, influences the time to...

1-hour walk through nature lowers stress, research shows

Living in cities has been associated with higher rates of mental health disorders. A new study found that a 60-minute walk in nature decreases activity in brain regions involved in stress processing. Brain activity in...

Alzheimer’s: Older people who’ve had COVID-19 may be at significantly higher risk

According to a new study, the risk of older people developing Alzheimer’s disease over a one-year period nearly doubled following a COVID-19 diagnosis. The highest risk was observed in women ages 85 and older. Researchers...

Leaky gut: Green tea may help reduce gut inflammation, blood sugar

A new study became the first to assess whether green tea’s anti-inflammatory benefits in the gut could impact health risks linked to metabolic syndrome. The study shows consuming green tea extract may reduce blood sugar...

FDA approves drug Sotyktu for treatment of plaque psoriasis

The FDA has approved a new oral treatment, Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) for plaque psoriasis, a chronic skin condition. In clinical trials, the new drug was more effective than the current most popular oral drug for the...

Can zero-calorie sweeteners raise your risk for cardiovascular disease?

A massive study involving French citizens that spanned more than a decade evaluated their use of artificial sweeteners. The observational study periodically checked the participants’ food and drink intake and had the participants regularly report...

Frequent napping may be a sign of higher risks of stroke, high blood pressure

Researchers in China found frequent napping may be a signal of higher risks of blood pressure and stroke. The findings suggest that individuals who sometimes or frequently napped had an increased risk of hypertension and...

How varicella and herpes viruses may interact to trigger Alzheimer’s

A new study finds that two very common viruses most people carry might interact to cause Alzheimer’s disease. Vaccines for one of the viruses appear to reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s. The research suggests that...