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International study investigates inequity in aging

A novel study found that societies worldwide accommodate aging men more than they do aging women. This research suggests that different gender roles and norms create different experiences in aging. It analyzes and quantifies systemic...

Sleep apnea may almost double the risk of sudden death

Obstructive sleep apnea has become a worldwide health concern. Sleep apnea has associations with an increased risk of sudden and cardiovascular-related deaths. Future research should focus on decreasing and preventing this serious sleep condition. Written...

Can gold injections treat rheumatoid arthritis?

Gold treatments were one of the earliest treatments for rheumatoid arthritis going back at least 75 years. Medically reviewed by Nancy Carteron, M.D., FACR — Written by Lana Barhum on July 31, 201 Read...

Psilocybin spurs rapid growth of new nerve connections in mice

Chronic stress and depression are known to reduce the number of nerve connections in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Drugs with rapid antidepressant effects, including ketamine and classic psychedelics such as psilocybin, may work...

Could ‘designer mucus’ be a medicine of the future?

Mucus coats the body’s internal surfaces, where it acts as a barrier against pathogens and a food source for friendly bacteria. Its main constituents are mucins — proteins studded with sugar molecules in distinct patterns...

Dancing to music may halt progression of Parkinson’s disease

A study investigated how dancing to music affects various symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The results suggest that dancing to music can halt the progression of physical and psychological symptoms of Parkinson’s. The researchers say the...

How and why to exercise when you have COPD

While there is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, exercise can help ease symptoms and improve a person’s overall health. A person should consult their doctor before starting an exercise routine and avoid overexerting...

Greater whole grain intake may reduce cardiovascular risk factors

Researchers have shown that people who eat more whole grains have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, there is less research looking at the effect of whole grain consumption on the early warning...

Treatments targeting the liver could treat type 2 diabetes

Researchers have investigated the link between fatty liver disease and key markers of type 2 diabetes in mice. The results suggest that reducing production of the neurotransmitter GABA in the liver could normalize blood glucose...

Fibromyalgia: More evidence of links to immune system

There are currently no effective treatments for fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, sleep problems, fatigue, and emotional distress. The underlying cause has remained a mystery, although some research has hinted at the...