A new study has somewhat redeemed the tau protein, which up to now has been associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease. Turns out, the protein has a 'good guy' role, helping to protect against harmful free radicals in the brain and ...
Music can enhance our ability to learn new information and positively alter existing memories, according to two recent studies. The findings could inform music-based interventions for conditions such as PTSD, depression and dementia.
A head-mounted ultrasound device has now completed two human trials. One showed how the targeted sound waves could improve pain symptoms, while another revealed a marked improvement in depression symptoms after just one session.
A 67-year-old London man with lung cancer has been the first to receive a new cancer vaccine as part of an international trial. The early-stage research will test the immune therapy's safety and whether it can be used together with existing cancer .. ...
When blood sugar levels go high, so does voice pitch, according to a new study. It paves the way for detecting type 2 diabetes or monitoring diabetics' blood sugars simply by talking into a smartphone and having AI analyze their speech.
A new study from MIT has revealed the exact mechanism by which fasting causes intestinal stem cells to regenerate, which is one of the practice's benefits. However, the study also showed a downside that needs to be considered when breaking a fast.
The law of unintended consequences gained new appreciation today when a five-year international study was published in the Journal of Animal Ecology detailing how long-term exposure to pharmaceutical pollutants can have dramatic consequences for ...
Taking placebo pills fully aware that they contain no active pharmacological ingredients can still significantly reduce stress, anxiety and depression according to a new study. It's suggested that these 'non-deceptive placebos' might be an effective ...
The degree to which a diabetic's blood sugar levels drop in response to physical activity depends on the type of exercise and whether they are male or female, according to new research. The findings provide a helpful guide for diabetics wanting to .. ...
A new study has found a link between the popular diabetic and weight loss drug Ozempic and a disproportionately high risk of suicidal thoughts. While the researchers cannot establish causation, they say the link needs to be investigated further so .. ...