One of the main proteins that contributes to Alzheimer’s disease is called phospho-tau (p-tau). When p-tau gets too many phosphate groups attached to it (a process called hyperphosphorylation), it starts to stick together and form […]
A study by the University of Zurich, based on policy changes in Spain, shows that teenagers drink significantly less alcohol when the minimum legal drinking age is raised. In addition, a reduction in drinking also […]
Concurrent physical frailty and depression likely boost the risk of dementia in older people, with the interaction of these two factors alone contributing around 17% of the overall risk, suggest the findings of a large […]
A 47-year-long Swedish study at Karolinska Institutet reveals how fitness, strength, and muscle endurance change during adulthood. The results show that physical ability starts to deteriorate as early as age 35, but it is never […]
Texture analysis can identify retinal changes during early stages of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in Eye Vision.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The quality and quantity of carbohydrates in the diet play a decisive role in the development of dementias. This is according to a combined study carried out by the Nutrition and Metabolic Health (NuMeH) research […]
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease—and an active drug that can restore impaired vascular functions.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A protein essential to the human body for managing energy and regulating appetite relies on a partner protein, according to new research, and the findings could help researchers better understand genetic obesity.This article was originally […]
A healthy Nordic diet, high in dietary fiber from whole grains, fruits and vegetables but with a small percentage of saturated fat, can assist in the treatment of both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty […]
There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and cardiometabolic health conditions.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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