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Alzheimer’s: Scientists find the cause of evening agitation

A new study has uncovered a biological clock circuit that may explain why people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia can become more agitated or aggressive in the early evening. Published Tuesday 10...

How can we stop fat cells from fueling cancer?

Cancer cells constantly grow and divide, which means that they need a consistent energy supply. A new study looks at how cancer derives fuel from fat cells and finds a potential mechanism to starve the...

Cancer: New drug may fight treatment resistance

Treatment resistance is a huge problem in cancer therapy and a major barrier to improving survival for many patients. Scientists have discovered that a solution might lie in a new drug that tackles cancer cells...

Can beets tackle Alzheimer’s at its root?

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques in the brain that disrupt the normal functioning of neurons. Could a common vegetal pigment provide the fix? Published Thursday 22 March 2018 By Maria Cohut Fact checked...

Long-term antibiotic use may shorten women’s lives

Taking antibiotics for a long time during late adulthood may be linked with a higher risk of death among women, according to the latest evidence. Published Monday 26 March 2018 By David Railton Fact checked...

Creamy Avocado Toast Recipe

Try this easy, no-cook 10-minute recipe. Filled with nutritional power foods, Creamy Avocado Toast serves as a great snack or a meal that is delicious any time of the day! Ingredients: 1 avocado, pit...

High fitness may slash dementia risk, study says

Being physically fit is known to bring a range of health benefits — from staving off metabolic diseases to offering protection against heart disease. A new study may now have uncovered an additional advantage for...

Could omega-6 fatty acids help us live longer?

New research from Finland supports the idea that a diet rich in omega-6 fatty acids may protect us from premature death. Published Tuesday 20 March 2018 By Catharine Paddock PhD Fact checked by Jasmin Collier...

Blood thinners slash dementia risk in A-fib patients

New research published in the European Heart Journal suggests that blood-thinning drugs such as warfarin may protect not only against stroke, but also against dementia in people who have atrial fibrillation. Published Wednesday 25 October 2017...

Vitamin B-3 could be used to treat Alzheimer’s

New research finds a compound that prevents brain damage in mice. The substance is a form of vitamin B-3, and the findings suggest a potential new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Published Friday 9...