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Antibiotics, Antivirals, and Anti-Inflammatories Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in New Study
Key Findings New research has identified a link between prescription drugs (such as antibiotics, antivirals and anti-inflammatory drugs) and lower risk of dementia Notable anti-inflammatory drugs linked with a …
Brake Dust Poses Greater Risk to Lung Health Than Diesel Exhaust by Triggering Higher Inflammation and Cellular Damage, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: Brake dust is more harmful to lung cells than diesel exhaust as it increases oxidative stress and inflammation. Brake pads containing copper cause the highest cellular damage, …
Persistent Insomnia Increases Stroke Risk by 16%—Middle-Aged Adults Who Struggle to Fall Asleep Face Greatest Threat, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: A 9-year study of 31,000 adults found insomnia increases stroke risk by 16%. Sleep difficulties like trouble falling asleep show the strongest ties to stroke. Managing insomnia …
Women Hospitalized Under Female Doctors Have Lower Death and Complication Rates, Studies Show
Key Findings When women are treated by female doctors they are 0.23% less likely to die compared to if they are treated by doctors who are males. Among women …
Latest ADHD Breakthroughs: How Infant Temperament, Sleep Disorders in Adults, AI Diagnosis, and New Treatments Are Reshaping Our Understanding
Key Takeaways ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how a person behaves Despite being poorly understood recent research has made significant strides in helping people understand this condition …
Faulty Mitochondria Trigger Insulin Dysfunction in Pancreatic Cells, but ISRIB Restores Blood Sugar Control in Mice
Key Takeaways: Faulty mitochondria in insulin-producing cells trigger a stress response that disrupts blood sugar control, per a University of Michigan study. An experimental drug, ISRIB (Integrated Stress Response …
AI Can Now Translate Thoughts Into Words, Making Brain-to-Text Communication a Reality
Key Takeaways: A UCSF-developed AI system now decodes brain activity into text with 97% accuracy, offering hope for patients who’ve lost speech. The technology, tested in epilepsy patients, uses …
Luteolin, a Natural Antioxidant in Parsley and Celery, Delays Hair Graying in Mice, Study Finds
Key Findings: Luteolin, an antioxidant in celery, parsley, and bell peppers, delayed gray fur in mice by protecting pigment-producing cells. The compound boosts proteins that keep melanocytes (hair color …