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These common drugs may increase dementia risk

A common class of drugs that doctors prescribe for a number of conditions — from...

How calcium in coronary arteries can predict future heart health

According to one new study, having high levels of calcium in the coronary arteries could...

What's so bad about processed foods? Scientists offer clues

Chips, soda and frozen pizzas tend to be full of salt, sugar and fat, but...

Scientists find earliest clues of Parkinson's in brain

Scientists said Thursday they had found the earliest signs of Parkinson's disease in the brain...

How vitamin D helps fight treatment-resistant cancer

The main cause of failure in chemotherapy treatments is that tumors develop resistance to anticancer...

Coronary heart disease may speed up cognitive decline

It is natural for a person's memory and thinking abilities, or cognitive function, to wane...

AI can predict psychosis risk in everyday language

People's language could reveal clues about their future risk of developing psychosis. Scientists concluded this...

Are feminine hygiene products really necessary?

Many people use so-called feminine hygiene products — such as intimate cleansers and wipes, douches,...

Hundreds of current medical practices may be ineffective

Medical reversal" is a term that defines instances in which new and improved clinical trials...

How a lethal toxin might help in the opioid crisis

With the opioid crisis in the spotlight, scientists are searching for new ways to tackle...

Women are better than men at remembering words and faces

Have you ever had an argument with someone of the opposite sex and realized that...

Cancer: New compound boosts chemo, prevents treatment resistance

Researchers may have found a way to stop cancer cells from defending themselves against chemotherapy....

Can blueberries protect heart health?

According to a new study, consuming 1 cup of blueberries each day might improve the...

Fat in soil bacteria may protect against stress

A recent discovery could help to explain further why living with dirt can benefit human...

Are allergies linked to anxiety and depression?

Researchers from Germany and Switzerland have recently investigated the possible associations between conditions relating to...

Veganism: Why food choice can spark rage

Vegetarianism and veganism are growing in popularity. In this Spotlight, we ask why these dietary...