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IVF using frozen embryos may be linked with higher risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy

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IVF using frozen embryos may be linked with higher risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy

In vitro fertilization (IVF) using frozen embryos may be associated with a 74% higher risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. In comparison, the study found that pregnancies from fresh embryo transfers – transferring the fertilized egg immediately after in vitro fertilization (IVF) … Read more

Dementia: Early bedtime, sleeping over 8 hours may increase risk

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Dementia: Early bedtime, sleeping over 8 hours may increase risk

Share on PinterestA new study finds a rather surprising link between sleeping habits and dementia risk. Andr Rocha/EyeEm/Getty Images New research suggests that people’s bedtimes and the amount of time they spend in bed (TIB) may influence their chances of developing dementia. Even in those who did not develop dementia, long TIB was associated with … Read more

Artificial sweeteners may increase risk of heart disease: What do experts say?

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Artificial sweeteners may increase risk of heart disease: What do experts say?

A new study has found a link between artificial sweeteners and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. (Photo via Getty Images) This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes … Read more

Older Adults Who Had COVID May Be More At Risk For Alzheimer’s

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Older Adults Who Had COVID May Be More At Risk For Alzheimer’s

Though SARS-CoV-2 was originally thought to be a respiratory virus, it’s become increasingly clear that the virus can have serious consequences on brain health. Many people have experienced neurological symptoms — like loss of taste and smell, headache and memory and attention issues— while infected, and most people who develop long COVID experience brain fog … Read more

Newly Discovered Protein Connected to Significant Increase in Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Newly Discovered Protein Connected to Significant Increase in Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

A mutation in the small protein SHMOOSE is linked with increased Alzheimer’s risk and highlights a possible target for treatment. A mutation in a newly discovered small protein is associated with a substantial increase in the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new University of Southern California (USC) Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study. … Read more

Going to sleep at certain time could increase your dementia risk

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Going to sleep at certain time could increase your dementia risk

The study, published in the Sleep journal, found that insomnia was also linked to an increased risk of dementia. The research looked at data from more than 26,000 participants between the ages of 45 and 85.  The subjects had to complete self-reported evaluations of their sleep and memory as well as complete neurological testing during … Read more

COVID-19 Infections Increase Risk of Long-Term Brain Problems: Strokes, Depression, Anxiety, Migraines

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COVID-19 Infections Increase Risk of Long-Term Brain Problems: Strokes, Depression, Anxiety, Migraines

By Washington University in St. Louis September 23, 2022 People who have had COVID-19 are at an elevated risk of developing neurological conditions within the first year after infection, according to a detailed analysis of federal data by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Movement disorders, memory problems, strokes, and seizures … Read more

COVID-19 Infections Increase Risk of Long-Term Brain Problems – Neuroscience News

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COVID-19 Infections Increase Risk of Long-Term Brain Problems – Neuroscience News

Summary: COVID-19 infection has been linked to a range of lasting neurological and psychological disorders, including depression, memory problems, and Parkinson’s-like disorders, within the first year following infection. Source: WUSTL If you’ve had COVID-19, it may still be messing with your brain. Those who have been infected with the virus are at increased risk of … Read more

COVID raises risk of long-term brain injury, large U.S. study finds

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COVID raises risk of long-term brain injury, large U.S. study finds

By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – People who had COVID-19 are at higher risk for a host of brain injuries a year later compared with people who were never infected by the coronavirus, a finding that could affect millions of Americans, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday. The year-long study, published in Nature Medicine, assessed brain … Read more

Drinking four cups of tea a day may lower diabetes risk, new study says

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Drinking four cups of tea a day may lower diabetes risk, new study says

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! That cup of tea in the morning may offer more benefits than just a jolt of energy at the start of the day. After a review of recent studies, researchers have concluded that people who drink four cups of either black, green or oolong tea may have … Read more

Scientists identify mutated protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk

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Scientists identify mutated protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk

Story at a glance  Alzheimer’s disease affects 5 million people in the U.S., according to data from 2020. Researchers are working to understand the various risk factors that may contribute to developing the disease.  Researchers examined the role of a newly identified microprotein in neuronal mitochondria. New research is uncovering the role a specific protein … Read more

Snacking Habits That Can Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease

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Snacking Habits That Can Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease

Heart disease can be a terrifying thing to be mindful of as you age, whether it runs in your family or not. And even though heart disease used to only be thought of as something that happens to older adults, the CDC says that younger adults are also experiencing heart complications more frequently now because … Read more

Drinking at least 4 cups of certain teas may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, research finds | CNN

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Drinking at least 4 cups of certain teas may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, research finds | CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN  —  Drinking black, green or oolong tea might have more benefits than a little energy boost – a certain amount could reduce risk of developing type … Read more

Night owls at high risk of certain chronic diseases, study says

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Night owls at high risk of certain chronic diseases, study says

“Insulin tells the muscles to be a sponge and absorb the glucose in the blood,” said senior study author Steven Malin, an associate professor in the department of kinesiology and health at Rutgers University in New Jersey. “Think about it like water from a water faucet: You turn the water on and a drop touches … Read more

Night owls at high risk of certain chronic diseases, study says | CNN

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Night owls at high risk of certain chronic diseases, study says | CNN

Sign up for the Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN  —  If you prefer to go to bed and get up later – a sleep chronotype known as being a night owl – you may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes and heart … Read more

Shockingly Simple: Drink More Tea To Reduce the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

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Shockingly Simple: Drink More Tea To Reduce the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

According to a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies including over a million people, four or more cups of black, green, or oolong tea every day is linked to a 17% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Drinking plenty of tea may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds a study on … Read more

How eating after a certain time can increase cancer risk by 25%, scientists warn

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How eating after a certain time can increase cancer risk by 25%, scientists warn

FOR many Brits, eating late is just a part of life. Between office working, getting to the gym and meeting friends at the pub, dinner often takes a back seat. 1 Those who went to sleep two or more hours after eating dinner reduced their cancer risk by 20 per cent.Credit: Getty Yet, eating after 9pm could … Read more

Drinking Plenty of Tea May Reduce the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes – Neuroscience News

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Drinking Plenty of Tea May Reduce the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes – Neuroscience News

Summary: Drinking four or more cups of black, green, or oolong tea daily was associated with a 17% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Source: Diabetologia A systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 cohort studies involving more than 1 million adults from eight countries finds that moderate consumption of black, green or Oolong tea … Read more

Drinking tea linked to reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

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Drinking tea linked to reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

New research presented at the 2022 European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting has analyzed data from nearly 20 studies encompassing one million adults and found a link between drinking tea and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. But it all depends on how much tea you drink. Over the years … Read more

Consumption of tea may lower the risk of getting type 2 diabetes: Study

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Consumption of tea may lower the risk of getting type 2 diabetes: Study

Moderate use of black, green, or oolong tea is associated with a lower risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 cohort studies involving more than 1 million adults from eight different countries. The research indicates that having at least four cups of tea per day is linked … Read more