Cart is empty University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into one of the most common complications faced by Parkinson’s disease patients: uncontrollable movements that develop after years of treatment.
First of its kind gene therapy model offers hope for X-linked sideroblastic anemia treatment
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine pioneered a first of its kind gene therapy model that offers a potential breakthrough in treating X-linked sideroblastic anemia (XLSA), a rare congenital anemia caused by mutations in the ALAS2 gene crucial for the synthesis of heme, a key compound in hemoglobin.
Study shows ‘good’ cholesterol may protect against brain atrophy, dementia
High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol, may play a vital role in conserving healthy brain matter in middle-aged adults, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, could give doctors and patients more insight into factors that affect cognitive health in aging adults.
UK firefighters exposed to toxic smoke at Grenfell Tower fire suffer debilitating health effects, research finds
Research has found that over a quarter of surveyed firefighters who attended the Grenfell Tower fire are now suffering from long-term health disorders.
Researchers aim to reduce avoidable hospitalizations for nursing home residents with dementia
For many nursing home residents, a trip to the hospital can be a jarring experience—one that leaves them confused and stressed. Yet avoidable transfers happen far too often, not only disrupting a resident’s routine but also costing the U.S. health care system $2.6 billion annually.
Surveys reveal National Diabetes Prevention Program saves costs for enrollees
About 1 in 3 adults in the United States have prediabetes, a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Peer pressure still influences older adult alcohol consumption, says study
Think you’re too old to cave to peer pressure when it comes to boozing?
Ready-to-eat broccoli pulled from Walmart shelves due to listeria risk
If you’ve picked up a bag of Marketside Broccoli Florets from Walmart recently, check your fridge or freezer.
Study finds 25% of youth experienced homelessness in Denver in 2021, significantly higher than known counts
A first-of-its-kind study, published in Pediatrics, has provided a full-picture assessment of youth homelessness in Denver, Colorado. The findings reveal that nearly 25% of youths in Denver experienced homelessness or housing insecurity in 2021, with rates increasing almost every year since 2017.
Q&A: Do collagen, omega-3 and whey supplements boost bone health?
The global dietary supplements market, valued at $178.8 billion in 2023, is rapidly growing. UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine and studies the effects of collagen, whey and omega-3 supplements on bone and tendon health.