Air pollution may cause more than just lung disease: New research suggests that if tiny particles in the air from power plants and cars are inhaled, they might also invade the brain, increasing the risk for dementia.
"Although the link between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease is a new scientific frontier, we now have evidence that air pollution, like tobacco, is dangerous to the aging...
Distinct sets of genetic defects in a single neuronal protein can lead either to infantile epilepsy or to autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), depending on whether the respective mutations boost the protein's function or sabotage it, according to a new study by UC San Francisco researchers. Tracing how these particular genetic defects lead to more general changes in brain function could unlock...
Parking yourself in front of the TV may make you as likely to develop dementia as people genetically predisposed to the condition, a Canadian study suggests.
In a study of more than 1,600 adults aged 65 and older, those who led a sedentary life seemed to have the same risk of developing dementia as those who carried the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene mutation, which increases the chances of...
A continuous glucose monitor helps people with type 1 diabetes who need insulin shots every day manage their blood sugar levels safely, two new studies suggest.
Also known as a CGM, the device constantly measures and reports a person's blood sugar levels. It does this via a thin wire sensor that's inserted underneath the skin, a transmitter worn on top of the skin, and a receiver (or...
It is now generally accepted that stress is one of the leading causes of health issues among workers. No matter what line of business we are in, there’s always some pressure related to targets, deadlines, relations with clients or simply delivering a product or services that meet satisfying standards on a daily basis.
Luckily, as people started recognising this problem, they immediately...
UK scientists say they have conducted an unprecedented, long-term study showing a link between Roundup - one of the most widely used herbicides in the world - and severe liver damage in rat tests.
The research sparked further debate in the international scientific community over the potential health hazards to people caused by exposure to the well-known weed killer.
Scientists from King's...
Flu activity continues to rise across the United States and there's been a slight uptick in the number of deaths in the last week, federal health officials reported Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's still not too late to get a flu shot. That's particularly important for the most vulnerable -- the very young, the elderly, the chronically ill and pregnant...
Many children with autism suffer from gastrointestinal problems, such as belly pain and constipation. And new research suggests that these issues may stem from a heightened response to stress.
"When treating a patient with autism who has constipation and other lower gastrointestinal issues, physicians may give them a laxative to address these issues," said study author Dr. David...
Scientists are reporting some early success with a "soft robotic" device aimed at treating advanced heart failure.
The hope, the researchers said, is to improve upon ventricular assist devices, or VADs, that are currently used for severe heart failure.
The new device has been tested only on pig hearts -- so there is a long way to go yet, the study authors said.
It will likely be a few...
Research published by Syracuse University has found that resistance and aerobic exercise can reduce side effects and improve health outcomes in breast cancer patients.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis for women in the United States, and 65 percent of women with breast cancer are overweight or obese.
The study found that regular exercise can help patients with side effects...
