New research into Parkinson’s disease shows that cognitive impairment could affect the conversational ability of people with Parkinson’s more than physical speech problems.The study is the first to assess the extent to which a patient’s ability to think quickly forms a barrier to communication –…

Heart patients may benefit from cardiac rehabilitation programs even more when stress management is added, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.“Cardiac rehabilitation programs do not routinely offer stress management, but this may change should demand increase. And because patients may…

An updated Cochrane Review, published today in the Cochrane Library, says that the benefits of a variety of interventions intended to reduce sitting at work are very uncertain.Millions of people worldwide sit at a desk all day, and over recent years this has led to…

New study shows food sound is an important sensory cue New doctor’s orders: No earbuds, no music, and no watching TV while eating. Researchers at Brigham Young University and Colorado State University have found that the noise your food makes while you’re eating can have…

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…