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Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Genes alter the Neuroprotective Mechanism

Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Genes alter the Neuroprotective Mechanism

Researchers discovered that gene variants linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease disrupt the brain’s natural protective mechanism against the disease. The brain…
It is Safe and Effective to Prescribe the Abortion Pill without Restrictions

It is Safe and Effective to Prescribe the Abortion Pill without Restrictions

According to a new study, abortion is still safe after Canada removed restrictions on the medical abortion pill mifepristone. The study examined 315,000 abortions in…
In Prion Diseases, how do Brain Cells Die?

In Prion Diseases, how do Brain Cells Die?

Prion diseases, such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), are fatal dementia syndromes caused by the formation of prion protein aggregates. The mechanism by which these aggregates…
Long-term Exposure to Air Pollution has been linked to Fatty Liver Disease

Long-term Exposure to Air Pollution has been linked to Fatty Liver Disease

Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a growing global health problem with a significant economic impact. A large-scale epidemiologic study conducted in China discovered links…
Early in Pregnancy, a Healthy Diet Lowers the Risk of Gestational Diabetes

Early in Pregnancy, a Healthy Diet Lowers the Risk of Gestational Diabetes

During pregnancy, women’s metabolism changes. This can temporarily raise their blood sugar levels. When certain levels are exceeded, the woman is diagnosed with gestational diabetes.…
Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer are Prevented by Using Oral Contraceptives

Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer are Prevented by Using Oral Contraceptives

Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are hormone-containing medications that are taken orally to prevent pregnancy. They prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation and preventing sperm from…
Treatment of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Appears to be Safe

Treatment of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Appears to be Safe

High blood pressure during pregnancy remains a major cause of maternal and fetal pregnancy-related complications and death, and it increases women’s short- and long-term risks…
Pair Eyewear Focuses on Adult Glasses as it takes in $60M

Pair Eyewear Focuses on Adult Glasses as it takes in $60M

Buying new glasses used to be all about choosing the perfect pair that would match everything until the next pair needed. Pair Eyewear flipped this…
Exercise is Crucial in Protecting Against the Effects of Aging

Exercise is Crucial in Protecting Against the Effects of Aging

Scientists have discovered an enzyme that is crucial to understanding why exercise improves our health. The discovery opens the door to the development of drugs…
Drinks Containing Probiotics in Coffee and Tea

Drinks Containing Probiotics in Coffee and Tea

Good news for those who need a cup of coffee to get their day started. Food scientists have developed new probiotic coffee and tea beverages…
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