The steady stream of holiday cookies and treats may have slowed, but for millions of Americans, the appetite for high-fat,
Month: January 2022
New MRI technique might help spot MS sooner
Researchers in Austria say a new MRI technique may lead to faster diagnosis and treatment for people with multiple sclerosis.
Aduhelm: Will Medicare cover the controversial Alzheimer’s drug?
Following a months-long and unprecedented review, Medicare officials expect to announce within the next couple of weeks whether the program
How do we provide meaning to our environment? Cracking the neural code to the brain
The brain is the most complex organ in our body—constantly absorbing and interpreting our surroundings, and guiding our movement, thoughts,
Identifying a new target for treating schistosomiasis
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) represent a group of about 20 conditions that affect more than a billion people worldwide. They
Sleep-disordered breathing in early pregnancy linked to insulin resistance
Sleep-disordered breathing in early pregnancy is associated with insulin resistance or difficulty clearing glucose from the blood, suggests a small
Passive virtual reality more sickness-inducing than active play
Passive watching of a virtual reality game caused relatively severe cybersickness. In contrast, active playing of the game led to
Exercise alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses
When elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between neurons
New estimates suggest ‘predator’ virus exploits many types of frailty and ill health
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have multiplied the risk of death by a similar amount for most adults in the
Free rapid antigen tests makes economic sense for governments, our analysis shows
Following considerable public pressure over the past few weeks, the federal government has announced concession card holders will soon be