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Chronic constipation found to be associated with cognitive decline in adults

Perhaps additional research into this problem will find new tools to treat or reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia

26.07.2023

Biomedicine

New brain cell transplants displace diseased and aged brain cells

Experiments in mice have shown that transplantation of nerve tissue helper cells can help treat neurodegenerative diseases

25.07.2023

Other life sciences

Concussions did not impair children's mental abilities

Intelligence quotient (IQ) weeks or months after injury decreased by a statistically non-significant amount

25.07.2023

Your health

Women's contact with arsenic during work increased risk of cancer in children

The risk of developing cancer was found to be increased in children whose mothers were exposed to arsenic while working

24.07.2023

Your health

Juices, potatoes and refined grains trigger the development of depression

Unhealthy plant foods - potatoes, fruit juices, high-sugar foods, refined grains - can trigger anxiety and depression in people

21.07.2023

Other life sciences

Social isolation reduces brain volume

People who have little social contact in old age may lose more in brain volume than those who continue to have an active social life

19.07.2023

Biomedicine

A new method of treating early-stage Alzheimer's disease has been proposed

The clinical utility of the monoclonal antibody donanemab for the elimination of amyloid plaques in the brain has been demonstrated

19.07.2023

Other life sciences

Decreased blood levels of vitamin D are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer

Researchers have identified a role for circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the prevention of early colorectal cancer in young adults under age 50

18.07.2023

Genetics

Genes influenced the symptoms of bipolar disorder

Genes linked to depression and schizophrenia influence symptoms of bipolar disorder

17.07.2023

Other life sciences

Proven safety of testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism

The incidence of cardiac adverse events did not increase with prolonged use of testosterone gel

17.07.2023

Your health

Top list of activities to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease published

The study found that using computers, crossword puzzles and games such as chess help avoid dementia much more effectively than knitting, painting or socializing

17.07.2023

Genetics

Geneticists control virus assembly using DNA origami

Scientists have developed a simple way to assemble the right viruses based on DNA origami templates

17.07.2023

Your health

Osteoarthritis accelerates the development of Alzheimer's disease

Osteoarthritis is associated with more rapid accumulation of beta-amyloid and a higher degree of tau protein deposition in motor and somatosensory areas of the brain

14.07.2023

Your health

The effects of physical activity and sleep quality on cognitive abilities were evaluated

Insufficient sleep duration has been shown to be associated with accelerated development of cognitive impairment

14.07.2023

Your health

Simultaneous smoking and alcohol abuse prior to surgery greatly increases the risk of complications

Smoking and alcohol abuse separately are known to increase the risk of complications after surgery

13.07.2023

Biomedicine

Scientists have figured out how to use a dangerous toxin to fight cancer

Caterpillar toxin can 'punch holes' in cancer cells

13.07.2023

Genetics

"Father's 'greedy' genes control mother's metabolism during pregnancy

During pregnancy, the fetus uses a gene inherited from the father to "force" the mother's body to release as many nutrients as possible

12.07.2023

Gerontology

Scientists have figured out how to reverse aging without genetic engineering

Researchers have come up with a new way to fight aging and age-related diseases

12.07.2023

Other life sciences

Menstrual irregularities increased the risk of cardiovascular disease

Oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea and irregular menstrual cycles have been found to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction

11.07.2023

Other life sciences

Anemia increased the risk of postpartum hemorrhage and death

Anemia in women during pregnancy is a serious risk factor that increases the likelihood of bleeding after delivery

11.07.2023