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Swapping meat for plant-based foods may lower diabetes and heart disease risk

Analyzing over 30 studies, German researchers found that swapping meats for plant-based alternatives may drastically reduce risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality. Evidence showed that replacing 50 grams (1.8 ounces) of...

Could lowering brain cholesterol reduce Alzheimer’s-like damage?

In Alzheimer’s disease, a buildup of tau protein leads to the death of brain tissue. New research has linked this tau buildup to the accumulation of cholesteryl esters — a form of lipid that is...

Age-related macular degeneration expected to affect 288 million people by 2040

The number of people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is expected to increase significantly over the next 20 years. AMD does not cause complete blindness but can impair vision enough to prevent driving, reading, and...

How hearing aids can reduce dementia risk and help people live longer

Researchers are reporting that hearing aids can help lower the risk of early mortality. They say that one reason is that hearing aids can help to prevent or slow the progression of dementia. The stigma...

How eczema can create adverse mental health symptoms

Up to 3% of the global adult population has eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. Researchers say the continuous itching and visual aspects of eczema can harm a person’s quality of life and mental health....

Novel experimental test may aid early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 10 million people worldwide. Symptoms, which include tremors, muscle stiffness, and impaired mobility, are believed to be caused by build up of alpha-synuclein fibrils that...

Who is most likely to develop coronary artery disease?

Coronary artery disease is characterized by a dysfunction of the endothelial cells that form the innermost lining of all blood vessels. A new study has identified five biological pathways regulated by a few genes that...

BCG vaccine treatment could protect against Alzheimer’s and other dementias

The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine has been in use for more than 80 years to combat tuberculosis. In the 1970s, it was found to be an effective immunotherapy treatment for early-stage bladder cancers. Since then,...

Stem cell therapy could protect cognition in progressive MS

About 2.8 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis (MS) as of 2020. Two of the four different types of MS are progressive, meaning disability worsens over time. An early clinical trial shows that a therapy...

High intake of amino acids from meat, milk tied to higher type 2 diabetes risk

A new study shows that high consumption of certain types of amino acids is linked to a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes. After accounting for demographics and lifestyle, the findings did not indicate a...