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With the number of Alzheimer’s cases increasing, the medical community needs treatments for this disease now more than ever. One experimental drug, lecanemab, has been hailed by some experts as the treatment we have all...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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