Dementia is the most common neurological disease in older adults, whereas headaches, including migraines, are the most common neurological disorder
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Zika virus infects the adult human brain and causes memory deficits in animal models
Brazilian researchers found the cause of neurological complications observed in adults patients infected by Zika INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE CIÊNCIA E
Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk
A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer found an inverse relationship between mushroom consumption and the development of prostate
Modifiable risk factors contribute to gout
Elevated urate in the blood (hyperuricemia) is a precursor of gout, which is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis
Coffee may protect against gallstones
Drinking more coffee may help reduce the risk of developing gallstones, according to a new study published in the Journal of
Traditional and electronic cigarettes linked to poor sleep
The study included 1,664 college students, 41% of whom reported ever trying or currently using e-cigarettes and 29% of whom
Weight change and bone health in older adults with obesity
Weight loss in older adults is accompanied by loss in bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of bone
Best strategy for managing hypertension and preeclampsia at end of pregnancy
In 2009, the Hypertension and Preeclampsia Intervention Trial At near Term-I (HYPITAT- I) trial showed that inducing labor in women
Study examines personality and motivation in relation to internet gaming disorder
A new study examining the relationships among personality, motivation, and internet gaming disorder (IGD) found that predictors of IGD include
Poor oral health linked to cognitive decline, perceived stress
Researchers interviewed more than 2,700 Chinese Americans aged 60 and older and found that nearly 50 percent of study participants