After a bout of COVID-19, Annie couldn’t recognize her father’s face, even though she’s a part-time portrait artist. “My dad’s voice came out of a stranger’s face,” the case study, identified only by her first name for privacy reasons, told researchers. It’s now believed that Annie’s experience with “face blindness” is a result of long … Read more
Children who contract lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) at two years of age or younger could be more likely to die prematurely from that same condition as adults, a new study has found. These types of infections were linked to one-fifth of the deaths. The new study was conducted by a group of London researchers … Read more
Diets similar to the popular Keto diet may be linked to a higher risk of heart disease, new research has found. The study, which has not been peer reviewed, was presented Sunday at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology. The findings showed that people on n low-carb, … Read more
It turns out comfort foods could be making you feel a whole lot worse. A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that rates of depression are 80% higher in people whose diet includes large amounts of ultra-processed foods. The study’s authors — who hail from Universidade Federal de Viçosa — defined … Read more
Cutting calories could cut life short for those consuming this alternative sweetener. Erythritol, a common sugar substitute used to sweeten low-calorie food and drinks, has been linked to higher rates of heart attacks and strokes, according to a study by Cleveland Clinic doctors. The study, published in Nature Medicine, suggests that the substance puts people … Read more
When homicide detectives called Jackie Vadurro at the end of January, claiming to have matched her 23andMe DNA test kit to a 36-year-old cold case murder, she thought they were joking. But, no — the cops were dead serious. “I was so taken aback,” Vadurro, 31, told The Post with a chuckle. “I knew I hadn’t done … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is eye-balling this artificial tear brand closely. The CDC has urged several doctors and patients to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears as it has been linked to 50 bacteria-resistant infections and one death in 11 states, according to a report. Most of the people infected said they used … Read more
The widespread use of antibiotics has long been implicated in the rise of drug-resistant infections. Now, scientists wonder whether unrelated drugs play a role too. In a new study, antidepressants — designed to regulate the brain chemistry of patients with mental illness — were also linked to Escherichia coli (E. coli) antibiotic resistance. Researchers reported that … Read more
Ultra-processed foods might make our lives easier and taste delicious, but they might have detrimental impacts down the line — possibly leading to dementia. A new study published in JAMA Neurology on Monday found that people could be at a higher risk of cognitive decline if more than 20% of their daily caloric intake is … Read more
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) New research this week is the latest to suggest that some drugs meant to treat type 2 diabetes might also help prevent dementia in high-risk groups. The study found that older people who used a relatively older class of antidiabetic medication were less likely to develop dementia than those who used other … Read more
Summary: Positive exposure to blue spaces, such as spending time playing at coastal locations or at lakes, during childhood is associated with a greater sense of well-being later in life. Source: University of Exeter New research based on data from 18 countries concludes that adults with better mental health are more likely to report having … Read more
Can meditation lower the risk of Alzheimer’s? Over-65s who practice mindfulness score better in brain tests, study finds Doctors say seniors should keep their minds busy to protect against dementia But a study suggests switching off and meditating might be even more effective French researchers looked at people who meditated once a week for 18 … Read more
Eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health and enhance cognition in middle age, according to new research. Holy mackerel! Could eating salmon, tuna, cod, herring, or sardines keep our brains healthy and our thinking agile in middle age? New research on omega-3 fatty acids makes this connection. New … Read more
Summary: Boosting omega-3 fatty acid intake helps to preserve brain health and improve cognition in middle age, a new study reports. For those with the Alzheimer’s associated APOE4 gene, omega-3 fatty acid intake was associated with greater hippocampal volume and less small vessel disease. Source: UT San Antonio Eating cold-water fish and other sources of … Read more
A number of factors may increase the risk of someone developing long COVID, aside from catching COVID itself. They include having asthma, Type 2 diabetes, or autoimmune conditions, and being female. Now researchers think prior exposure to another coronavirus—one that causes a common cold—may play a role in some patients. In the new study by … Read more
Scientists discovered traces of fungi lurking in the tumors of people with different types of cancer, including breast, colon, pancreatic, and lung cancers. However, it’s still not clear that these fungi play any role in the development or progression of cancer. Two new studies, both published Sept. 29 in the journal Cell, uncovered DNA from … Read more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — High blood pressure, or hypertension, often causes people to feel perpetually stressed out or angry. Now, researchers from the University of Michigan say people with hypertension may also experience a faster deterioration in their cognitive abilities (thinking skills, decision making, memory) in comparison to those with normal blood pressure. The team performed … Read more
Share on PinterestA study found that drinking mild-to-moderate daily coffee may help lower the risk of arrhythmias, cardiovascular disease risk, and all-cause mortality. Sabine Kriesch/EyeEm/Getty Images Researchers analyzed how the quantity and type of coffee consumption influence the risk of arrhythmias, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality in adults ages 40 to 69. They found that … Read more
Summary: Researchers have identified a link between metabolism and dementia-related brain measures. Obesity related to inflammation, kidney stress, or liver stress had the biggest impact on adverse brain health. Source: University of South Australia Every three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. And while there is no known cure, changes in the … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning about an increase of a respiratory illness that’s linked to paralysis in kids. It’s called enterovirus D68, and the CDC says it’s currently on the rise in the U.S. The CDC shared the news in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, which points out that … Read more