Exercise in older people is associated with a slower rate of decline in thinking skills that occurs with aging. People who reported light to no exercise experienced a decline equal to 10 more years of aging as compared to people who reported moderate to intense…

At least half of Parkinson’s disease patients experience psychosis at some point during the course of their illness, and physicians commonly prescribe antipsychotic drugs, such as quetiapine, to treat the condition. However, a new study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the…

Chemical used in BPA-free products exhibits similar endocrine-disrupting effects Exposure to a substitute chemical often used to replace bisphenol A in plastics can encourage the formation of fat cells, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s journal Endocrinology.The replacement chemical, bisphenol S,…

A rescue inhaler can be a lifesaver during an asthma or COPD flareup, but using a rescue inhaler is complicated and misuse is common, putting patients’ lives at risk. An education strategy, called teach-to-goal, may help patients use their inhalers properly during these critical times,…

Many Danes are prescribed NSAIDs for the treatment of painful conditions, fever and inflammation. But the treatment also comes with side effects, including the risk of ulcers and increased blood pressure. A major new study now gathers all research in the area. This shows that…

Leaner bodies, less heart disease and diabetes risk found in people with higher levels of linoleic acid Risk of heart disease and diabetes may be lowered by a diet higher in a lipid found in grapeseed and other oils, but not in olive oil, a…

The new study by researchers at UCLA and in Brazil could help dispel the idea that pesticides cause the disease New research presents strong evidence that the Zika virus can indeed cause a range of abnormalities in pregnant women infected with the virus — with…

Caffeine’s neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties may explain link Drinking a lot of coffee every day–more than 900 ml or around six cups–is linked to a reduced risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.Caffeine, a central…

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes, according to new research at The University of Nottingham.Depression is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, but whether antidepressants, particularly SSRIs, increase…

Research on UK twins is first to show that diet, lifestyle may outweigh genetics when it comes to common eye condition A diet rich in vitamin C could cut risk of cataract progression by a third, suggests a study being published online in Ophthalmology, the…

Depression and anxiety, and not necessarily the use of antidepressant medication, are associated with lower pregnancy and live birth rates following in vitro fertilisation, according to a large register study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The findings are published in the journal Fertility & Sterility…

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically diagnosed in childhood and manifests as an inability to sustain attention and control activity levels and impulse control. Some reports have indicated a prevalence of up to 15% in Western countries. Although the causes of ADHD are still unknown,…