Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease in older people, affecting up to one in 20 individuals aged 65 and above. In addition to environmental and lifestyle factors, genetic mutations can predispose an […]
Duke University School of Medicine-led research finds male patients with dementia have higher mortality rates and higher use of many health care services, especially hospital stays, than comparable female patients.This article was originally published on […]
Advanced technology has boosted the ability of children and adults to manage their type 1 diabetes, a new study says.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A study in JDR Clinical & Translational Research demonstrates that arginine dentifrices reduce dental caries in children with active caries as effectively as or more effectively than a sodium fluoride dentifrice, depending on the arginine […]
Researchers have identified a promising new strategy for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). A novel study found that the dopamine-boosting drug tolcapone increases activity in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) during self-control tasks. Greater activation of […]
Many of us have a fraught relationship with sleep. We delay bedtime for precious alone time, we scroll on our phones in bed, we sacrifice weeknight sleep only to catch marathon Z’s on the weekend.This […]
A modified version of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is effective at lowering glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in Nature Medicine.This article […]
Toothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Saliva is more than spit. It helps with chewing and swallowing, protects teeth and gums, and even has antimicrobial and digestive properties. However, certain conditions or medical treatments, such as hemodialysis, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, […]
Adults who smoke cigarettes and are addicted to alcohol or other drugs were more likely to achieve sustained remission of their substance use disorder symptoms if they also quit smoking, according to scientists at the […]
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