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New research finds a compound that prevents brain damage in mice. The substance is a form of vitamin B-3, and the findings suggest a potential new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Published Friday 9...
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Excess weight is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Recent research, however, suggests one strategy that could help to prevent the condition in people who are overweight, and it involves giving up meat...
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Not a lover of Indian food? A new study might change your mind. Researchers have found that a compound in turmeric — the spice that gives curry its golden color — could help to improve...
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New research suggests that the beliefs we hold about old age may influence our risk of developing dementia, even if we’re genetically predisposed to it. Published Thursday 8 February 2018 By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked...
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New research published in the journal Oncogene uncovered a protein that helps tumors to spread by enabling them to grow blood vessels. Blocking the protein stopped tumors from metastasizing efficiently in laboratory experiments. Published Monday...
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Scientists may have advanced our understanding of the brain mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s disease, after uncovering a process that precedes the buildup of toxic proteins that is a hallmark of the condition. Published Monday 5 February...
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The findings of a new study could be a game-changer for cancer prevention research. The immune system may play a much more important role in age-related cancer risk than previously thought. Published Tuesday 6 February...
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The University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom — and colleagues speculate that a high-calorie diet could help to increase the life expectancy of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Published Monday 27 November 2017 By Honor...
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Studies are starting to point to the APOE gene as a gateway to halting the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But few have actually targeted APOE in living animals. New research uses a molecule against APOE...
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New research shows how our diet influences the bacteria in our gut, which, in turn, can alter the behavior of our genes and the risk of cancer. Published Wednesday 10 January 2018 By Ana Sandoiu...
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