Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects as many as 30,000 people in the United States, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed each year. It weakens muscles over time,… [+3147 chars]
<ul><li>Researchers recently investigated the link between cardiovascular measures and Alzheimers disease. </li><li>They found that low high-density lipoprotein (HDL or good cholesterol), high trigly… [+5702 chars]
A large cohort study found that babies born to men who took metformin during the period of sperm development were at increased risk for birth defects, specifically genital defects in boys. These find… [+2958 chars]
Pharmacogenetic testing was associated with nearly a two-fold (89 per cent) increase in remission rates compared to treatment as usual in a Centre for Addiction and Mental Health- (CAMH-)led clinical… [+3972 chars]
There may be a way in the future to enhance diabetes treatment with better control of blood sugar and its use by the brain, and a lower risk for neurological problems by attaching insulin to a specia… [+4989 chars]
TUESDAY, March 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- If you're a worker who plans to get pregnant, take heed of a new study that warns that pregnant women who work in hospitals and are exposed to disinfectant… [+4681 chars]
Researchers believe age is the most important factor in developing Alzheimers disease. The frequency of this condition is proportional to an increase in age. It is expected that at least one in three… [+2881 chars]
A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server evaluated the waning efficacy of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ChAdOx1 and BNT162b2 vaccines over six months following the second dose.… [+6389 chars]
Researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute are launching a $4 million program to find transformative therapies for ADNP syndrome. The rare genetic condition causes developmental delays and can affect… [+8434 chars]
Just over two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, experts are still unraveling the mysterious impacts the coronavirus has on almost every part of the body from the heart, lungs, and brain to the eyes, … [+6364 chars]
The Pacific Island community will bear the burden of risks of lifting Covid-19 restrictions, says a Counties Manukau District Health Board member. Counties Manukau District Health Board member Apulu… [+2910 chars]
A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server evaluated whether SCENtinel 1.1 could rapidly screen for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated olfactory abnormalities. Study: SCENTin… [+6009 chars]
