Few studies have investigated the potential impact of caregivers and caregiver factors on older adults’ likelihood of being hospitalized. A
Caregiving factors may affect hospitalization risk among disabled older adults
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Diet’s effect on gut bacteria could play role in reducing Alzheimer’s risk
Could following a certain type of diet affect the gut microbiome — the good and bad bacteria that live in
Genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk, resilience ID’d: Genes in the brain’s immune cells may point to strategy to protect against the disease
An international team of researchers led by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has identified a
Stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms
A new study has shown that gentle, controlled stimulation of the ear canal can help reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Personalized medicine: Testing therapies on mini-tumors of head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancer is an aggressive type of cancer that often grows back, despite patients undergoing harsh treatments. Researchers
Study shows one third of statin patients don’t reach healthy levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol
A new study shows more aggressive treatment may be needed for a large number of patients taking statin medications, and
Real cost of heart attacks and strokes: Double the direct medical expense
The full financial cost of a heart attack or stroke is twice as much as the medical costs when lost
Disability progression in multiple sclerosis linked to income, education
Neighbourhood income and education level is associated with risk of disability progression in patients with multiple sclerosis, suggests new research
Peer support, healing hands may curb prescription opioid misuse: Study shows holistic approach may help prevent drug deaths in vulnerable populations
A program offering group support, acupuncture, mindfulness, massage and gentle exercise may help prevent patients on prescription opioids from spiraling
Researchers developing nonopioid drug for chronic pain
Researchers from the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience are teaming with the University of California San Diego and the U.S.