New research suggests that a common viral infection lurking in as many as 8 out of 10 Americans could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But there’s a glimmer of hope — scientists ...

June 10, 2024 — Scientists have grown 'mini-guts' in the lab to help understand Crohn's disease, showing that 'switches' that modify DNA in gut cells play an important role in the disease ...

This includes the mitochondria, ... Eating Ultra Processed Foods May Speed Up Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease May 7, 2025 — People who eat more ultra processed foods like cold breakfast ...

These berries are also loaded with anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that help fight inflammation, protect against heart disease, and improve blood circulation. They are said to reduce eye ...

While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,' the spokesperson said. Biden and his family are now ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...

Living to see your 80th or even 90th birthday isn’t the rarity it once was. More Americans are living longer — on average, people who live to age 65 can expect to live 19 more years.

The authors emphasize that increased awareness of these rare diseases could aid earlier diagnosis and better, more-targeted treatment options for patients. Differences in X chromosome sequence ...

"Your own immune system is your first line of defense against contracting diseases in public restrooms," says Daly. But hand washing is a very important adjunct. Yet a survey that was part of ASM ...

New research reveals that while tick populations have remained surprisingly stable across much of New England and New York, the percentage of ticks infected with disease-causing pathogens has ...

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