neurological disorders
Amidst the busy routines, some individuals manage to concentrate their moderate-to-vigorous exercise into one or two days each week, typically over the weekend. A recent…
Research Identifies Promising New Approach to Treating Persistent Lyme Disease Symptoms
Researchers at Tulane University have made significant strides in developing a promising new strategy to address persistent neurological symptoms linked to Lyme disease. This groundbreaking…
Pesco-Vegetarian Diets Linked to Lower Mortality Rates in the Elderly
A variety of vegetarian diets offer protection against mortality risks and associated conditions, with the pesco-vegetarian diet, which includes fish, standing out as particularly beneficial…
Elevated blood sugar levels impair outcomes in patients with ischemic stroke
The study conducted by the Endocrinology and Nutrition Services and the Neurology Department of Hospital del Mar, in collaboration with researchers from the hospital’s Research…
Men Engaged in Recreational Activities Like Golfing and Gardening Could Face Higher ALS Risk
A study by Michigan Medicine has revealed that participating in recreational activities such as golfing, gardening, woodworking, and hunting might elevate the risk of developing…
An Innovative Approach to Assessing Aging and Disease Risk Using the Protein Aggregation Clock
Professors Dorothee Dormann and Edward Lemke from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), who also serve as adjunct directors at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB)…
After a Quarter Century, Researchers Identify Genetic Basis of Rare Neurological Disorder
In some families, Spinocerebellar Ataxia 4 (SCA4) is seen as a test of faith, while for others, it is viewed as a curse. This progressive…
Blood Markers: Detecting Rare Forms of Dementia, ALS, and PSP
In a recent study involving 991 adults, researchers at DZNE have demonstrated the potential of blood testing to identify common forms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD),…
Projected Population Shifts and Risk Factors Expected to Triple U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Costs by 2050
Driven by an increasingly diverse and ageing population, coupled with a significant rise in risk factors such as hypertension and obesity, the projected costs associated…
Young adults who experience migraines, along with other unconventional risk factors, may face an increased risk of stroke
Adults under the age of 35 to 45 may face a higher risk of stroke from less conventional risk factors like migraines than from traditional…
Factors contributing to the increased risk of frailty in old age vary between men and women
Elderly individuals diagnosed with frailty syndrome require prioritization in primary healthcare settings due to their heightened susceptibility to falls, hospitalizations, disability, and premature mortality. This…
Scientists chart the progression of the measles virus through the human brain
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have meticulously traced the mutation and proliferation patterns of the measles virus in the brain of an individual who died…