Researchers identify the role of an Alzheimer’s disease risk gene in the brain
A new study links a gene concentrated in the brain’s cleanup cells, known as microglia, to the inflammation that has increasingly emerged as a key…
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Sunny with a chance of trauma: CT scans spike in hot weather
Using a decade of weather and CT imaging data, researchers have identified specific weather conditions that are associated with the number of whole-body CT scans…
Non-surgical treatment relieves carpal tunnel syndrome
A minimally invasive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome provides complete and long-term relief to patients without the use of corticosteroids, according to research being presented…
Controversial Alzheimer’s drug approval sparks surprising impact
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave controversial accelerated approval to the first Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years, it had a surprising impact…
The stories men tell themselves after getting dumped
When a partner breaks up with them, men often try to make sense of it by telling themselves stories about how it happened. Some of…
Biomarker in urine could be the first to reveal early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease can remain undetected until it is too late to treat. Large-scale screening programs could help to detect early-stage disease, but current diagnostic methods…
Are Americans eating enough whole grains? It depends on who you ask
A diet rich in whole grains, which are naturally high in fiber, is associated with lowering a person’s risk for various health problems. Overall, Americans…