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Wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) is a perennial plant native to North America. This berry is rich in polyphenols, particularly flavonoids, which offer significant health benefits. A…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Bleeding Wounds Springer Medin/Science Photo Library Researchers exploring solutions for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) have drawn surprising inspiration from barnacles. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases,…
Greenland Sharks’ Longevity: A Closer Look at Their Heart Health Credit: Doug Perrine/naturepl.com Greenland sharks are believed to live between 250 to 500 years. Remarkably, even…
Alzheimer’s disease presents significant challenges, transforming a cherished family member into someone who often fails to recognize their true self. Many individuals ponder the reasons behind…
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) has long been deemed irreversible. However, a groundbreaking study by scientists from Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, and the Louis Stokes Cleveland…
Huntington’s Disease: A Gradual Destruction of Brain Cells. Science Photo Library/Alamy This year marks a watershed moment in addressing Huntington’s disease, a rare yet impactful form…
Life encompasses more than mere figures, yet it often seems otherwise in today’s world. We exist in a time dominated by wearable tech, health tracking, and…
Ulcerative colitis is characterized by inflammation of the colon and rectum lining. BSIP SA/Alamy Toxins from bacteria in contaminated water can destroy immune cells in the…
A hibernating species of North American squirrel might provide vital insights for tackling one of the most persistent and lethal heart diseases globally. California’s biotechnology firm…
Vaccination against covid-19 is safer than infection Juan Monino/Getty Images Recent findings highlight that vaccinating children is more beneficial than exposing them to the coronavirus. A…
Gentle exercises, like walking, can enhance brain health Gordon Scammell/Loop Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Older adults, particularly those at greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease,…
Inquiring about the health advantages of living near a golf course might come off as someone attempting to leverage scientific studies to persuade their partner that…
Richard III’s skull Carl Vivian/University of Leicester The oral microbiome extracted from King Richard III, derived from analysis of his dental plaque, indicates he may have…
Parkinson’s disease is currently the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the United States; currently, 90,000 individuals have been diagnosed—a staggering 50% increase since the mid-1980s. The situation…
For the first time, researchers have successfully visualized and quantified small protein clusters in the human brain that may signal the onset of Parkinson’s disease. These…
The caudate nucleus is one of the brain regions that gene therapy targets Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library Innovative gene therapy has emerged as the pioneering treatment…
A recent proof-of-concept study conducted by researchers at Lund University reveals that a brief self-management digital cognitive assessment called BioCog effectively detects cognitive impairments. When used…
Recent studies indicate that the link between different lipids and Alzheimer’s disease is particularly significant for women, often absent in men. wretlind et al. The research…
Human Y (right) and X chromosomes observed with scanning electron microscopy Power and Syred/Science Photo Library A recent study involving over 30,000 individuals has revealed that…
Optimizing Darkness in Your Night Environment Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock Exposure to light at night significantly raises the risk of heart disease, according to extensive research. Various environmental…
Kidney disease can result in hypertension and infections Mohammed Haneefa Nizamudeen/Getty Images Recent animal research suggests that damage caused by the most prevalent hereditary kidney disease…
Baby KJ Rebecca Affles Nicklas and Kiran Musnul after gene editing injection with researchers Philadelphia Children’s Hospital A young boy afflicted with a serious genetic disorder…
Six years ago, a Canadian neurologist noticed unusual symptoms among a group of patients in New Brunswick, a province next to Maine. Dr. Arie Marrello reported…
Fatty liver disease can lead to cirrhosis and cancer 3dmedisphere/shutterstoc k Currently, common medications used for treating obesity and diabetes are showing promise in combating life-threatening…
Lyme disease can spread to people through mites Heico Birth/Shutterstock Antibiotics commonly used to absorb pneumonia remove Lyme disease mice at doses 100 times lower than…
According to Borghammer’s “Aha” moment, it came almost 20 years ago. Neuroscientists were reading papers from researchers investigating REM sleep behavior disorders (RBD). This is a…
The sun smashed through the sandstone arches of window rocks in northeastern Arizona, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of Blue Jeans finally became his…
In the 1960s and 1970s, Kilmer S. McCurry, a pathologist at Harvard Medical School, was controversially expelled into the basement. He claimed that the amino acid…
Quantum Universe Quantum physics is confused. Luckily, scientists have been exploring it for years, and finally we are beginning to understand it all. Quantum Mechanics guide…
Parkinson’s disease is rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative conditions globally, impacting over 10 million individuals worldwide. It ranks as the second most common…
Neuroscientist David Levitin explores how music can help us heal in new book Natalie Foss Most of us already know that music can have a profound…
in new research Published in a magazine frontiers of public healthScientists surveyed 69,705 participants (47.2% women) aged 45 to 83 from the Swedish Mammography Cohort and…
What is disease X? Don’t panic! Disease X doesn’t exist yet, but it might someday. Disease Coined in 2017, the term can be used to mean…
A mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms has claimed the lives of dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as reported by the country’s health…
Alzheimer’s disease is, understandably, one of the most feared diseases of old age. It robs people of their memories, places a tremendous strain on caregivers, and…
A recent study suggests that living in a neighborhood filled with trees can have similar heart benefits to regular exercise. Researchers at the University of Louisville…
Doctors are calling for a ban on artificial stone, a popular material used for kitchen worktops, following the confirmation of eight cases of artificial stone silicosis…
Green and gold bell frogs in an artificial hotspot shelter Anthony Waddle One of Australia’s most endangered amphibians can fight off a deadly fungal infection with…
Research on families with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease has revealed a genetic abnormality that can delay early symptoms by five years. This finding paves the way for…
Ellagic acid is a polyphenolic, non-flavonoid compound found naturally in a variety of fruits, including pomegranates, raspberries, strawberries, and grapes, as well as nuts, including pistachios,…