Manipulating mouse brains during sleep improved their ability to remember new experiences that would normally be forgotten—a finding with important implications for treating Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia that act on similar processes.This […]
Vaping among teenagers is a growing global health problem.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
In the early 2000s, a major women’s health study—Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—made headlines. As an ongoing study launched in the ’90s, the WHI asked: could menopause hormone therapy (MHT), used to ease menopause symptoms, also […]
Researchers at UCLA have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can use electronic health records to identify patients with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease, addressing a critical gap in Alzheimer’s care: significant underdiagnosis, particularly among underrepresented communities.This […]
Annual prescriptions for drugs to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased 157% in Ontario from 2015 to 2023, according to a new study from researchers at ICES, North York General, and The Hospital for Sick Children […]
Drugmakers that develop new antibiotics are set to benefit from longer market protection in Europe after the EU agreed Thursday to a wide-ranging reform of pharmaceutical rules seeking to boost innovation and tackle antimicrobial resistance.This […]
For generations, fluoridated drinking water has helped safeguard the teeth of most American children. Yet recently, skepticism over this public-health measure has gained new traction, and some locales—including the states of Utah and Florida—have stopped […]
Cannabis use is rising among older adults, fueled by expanded legalization and people increasingly turning to cannabinoid-containing products to manage pain, sleep problems and other chronic issues.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
It isn’t just people—when given the chance, rats may also use cannabis to cope with stress, according to a study by researchers at Washington State University.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
As Americans gear up for the holiday season, new research offers a timely reminder to reflect on the long-term health effects of raising a celebratory glass—or two. Alcohol is known to increase the risk of […]
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