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Parkinson’s disease: Zinc may enhance a protein’s protective role

Experts believe several factors contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease. Some studies suggest one factor may be the formation of Lewy bodies in the brain, created by clusters of a protein called alpha-synuclein. Previous...

Multiple sclerosis: Dietary fiber and probiotics may improve symptoms

A recent study shows an association between the gut microbiome and symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). The findings confirm prior research suggesting that MS is an autoimmune disorder, which may be related to gut health....

‘Sticky’ cholesterol and hypertension may increase heart attack, stroke risk

Researchers investigated the effect of lipoprotein (a) cholesterol levels and hypertension on cardiovascular risk. They found that higher lipoprotein (a) levels increase cardiovascular risk in patients with hypertension. This relationship persisted even after adjusting for known risk factors for...

Age-related memory loss: Can we prevent or even reverse it?

Some mild forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. But when does this occasional absentmindedness become something we should be concerned about? And are there measures we can take to minimize or even prevent those...

18 good foods for high blood pressure

Research has shown that certain foods — such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and oily fish — can lower blood pressure. Combining these foods in the diet may lead to long-term health benefits. Medically reviewed by Imashi...

Pandemic impact on mental health: A global overview

After 2 years of living with COVID-19, the physical toll of the pandemic is evident, in terms of cases, hospitalizations and deaths, but what of the mental effects? Frontline workers and young people have been...

Exercise restores brain insulin sensitivity, may protect against type 2 diabetes

A new study shows that an 8-week exercise program can restore brain insulin sensitivity in sedentary individuals with obesity, which could protect against type 2 diabetes. eleonora galli/Getty Images By Robby Berman on November 11, 2022 Fact...

Late-stage melanoma: Experimental drug combo puts 50% of patients into remission

Researchers tested the efficacy of a drug combination for treating stage IV melanoma. They found that 71% of patients responded to the drug combination, and 50% had complete remission. The drug combination is now entering...

Epigenetics: Are we in a new era of cancer research?

Epigenetics is a conceptually and practically challenging area of research. However, work over the past 5 years has suggested it could be behind many of the remaining questions we have about how cancers arise, proliferate,...

Green tea and resveratrol may prevent the formation of Alzheimer’s plaques

In some people, viruses may trigger the accumulation of amyloid plaque and inflammation associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the brain. Growing evidence links activation of the common herpes virus to dementia onset and anti-herpes treatments to lower dementia...