In what is believed to be the largest study to date on race and dementia, researchers from UCSF and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System tracked health and demographic data from clos… [+5013 chars]
(Science Times: Ask Well) How long does menopauseactually last? And how do you know when (or if) you are done? The pause in the term menopause might suggest that this phase of life is brief or temp… [+6128 chars]
Dengue is the most widespread mosquito-borne disease in the world, and to date, there are no medical treatments for people suffering from this disease. The virus causes symptoms ranging from high fev… [+2519 chars]
In addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer's disease also suffer from mental health issues. It has long been unclear whether these occur because of tissue… [+3030 chars]
Compared to the general population, people with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, have higher levels of cardiovascular-related mortality, and that association has become stronger over r… [+2765 chars]
A new investigation detailed the associations between depression and insomnia in older patients, stating that both conditions increased concurrently over time. However, no additional risk was observ… [+3515 chars]
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses are spread through respiratory particles released during breathing or speaking. The rate at which these particles are emitted… [+2430 chars]
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified key signalling pathways that when blocked by existing drug candidates limit reproduction of the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) … [+3158 chars]
TUESDAY, April 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Lower levels of sex hormones might be tied to tears of the shoulder's rotator cuff in men and women, a new study suggests. Among women with low levels of … [+4840 chars]
Doctors have long thought it dangerous to prescribe erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra alongside chest pain pills containing nitrates. "It's always been a big red line," said Dr. John Osborne, d… [+5570 chars]
Hot flashes, unexpected leaking, hot flashes, mood swings—did we mention the hot flashes? Menopause is so darn fun. Sarcasm aside, going through "the change" can really wreak havoc on both your body … [+1004 chars]
Researchers have formulated a new nanotechnology method for finding and removing painful and unsafe lesions related to endometriosis, a widely prevalent gynecological disorder in women of childbearin… [+5082 chars]
