Coffee may reduce risk of death from stroke and heart disease
Among people with no diagnosis of heart disease, regular coffee consumption of 0.5 to 3 cups of coffee a day was associated with a decreased risk of death from heart…
Having someone to talk to improves brain health, may prevent Alzheimer’s disease
(StudyFinds.org) – Conversation may be the key to a healthy mind, a new study reveals. Researchers from New York University found that having a good listener in your life, such…
Fungi That Live in the Gut Influence Health and Disease
Jul 14, 2021 9:00 AM The fungus Candida albicans lives in the gut and exacerbates gastrointestinal disease under certain conditions.. (Salt Lake City) – Bacteria’s role in gut health has…
Sickle cell disease and a pivotal moment to end health inequality
Covid-19 laid bare the long-standing vulnerability of minority and low-income communities in U.S. society and its health system even as we celebrated the power of scientific innovation to rein in…
What Is Dopamine and How Is It Connected to Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder. It causes issues like tremor, muscle stiffness, and slow movements. It affects nearly 1 million people in the United States, and the incidence…
9 myths about Parkinson’s disease
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. With this in mind, this week’s edition of Medical Myths tackles the many misunderstandings that surround Parkinson’s disease. We discuss the symptoms and treatment, the…
Health technologies can help seniors manage heart disease, but more research is needed
As mobile health technology continues to become ubiquitous, it can be a helpful management tool for older adults with existing heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. The AHA…
Crohn’s Disease Symptoms in Females: Are They Different?
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can cause a variety of symptoms. Women are just as likely to get Crohn’s disease as men, but their symptoms…
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month | Health
April has been designated Parkinson’s disease (PD) awareness month. James Parkinson, who was born in the month of April, was the English physician that first clinically defined this condition in…
Schizophrenia may be linked to Bartonella, the bacteria behind cat-scratch disease
Schizophrenia may be linked to Bartonella, the bacteria behind ‘cat-scratch’ disease which can be caught via bites and scratches from infected felines. Cats become infected with the bacteria via ticks…