A “toxic duo” may be the hidden trigger behind Alzheimer’s disease

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For decades, scientists have known that Alzheimer’s disease is marked by sticky plaques and tangled proteins in the brain. In recent years, research has also shown that the brain’s blood vessels play an important role in how the disease develops. Yet despite decades of progress, this deeper understanding has not led to fully effective treatments. … Read more

Bad Gums Tied to Big Brain Risks

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(MedPage Today) — Gum disease was linked with white matter hyperintensities, an imaging marker of cerebral small vessel disease, data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) cohort showed. Among 1,143 ARIC participants, periodontal…

Stanford’s tiny eye chip helps the blind see again

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A tiny wireless chip placed at the back of the eye, combined with a pair of advanced smart glasses, has partially restored vision to people suffering from an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. In a clinical study led by Stanford Medicine and international collaborators, 27 of the 32 participants regained the ability to read … Read more

Forget fiber. Science just found the foods that really help constipation

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Kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral-rich water may help reduce the discomfort of chronic constipation, according to new evidence-based dietary guidelines developed by researchers at King’s College London. The team’s work represents the first comprehensive, evidence-supported dietary recommendations specifically for adults living with long-term constipation. The research also found that supplements such as psyllium fiber, certain … Read more

New treatment cuts cholesterol by nearly 50%, without statins or side effects

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When cholesterol levels in the bloodstream become excessive, a condition known as hypercholesterolemia can occur, posing a serious threat to the arteries and overall cardiovascular health. Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the University of Oregon have now developed a new therapeutic tool that can help regulate cholesterol levels in the blood. Their findings … Read more

They found cancer’s hidden power hubs and learned how to melt them away

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In cities, coworking spaces bring people together to collaborate and innovate. Inside cancer cells, a similar concept plays out — but with deadly consequences. Scientists at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) have discovered that within the cells of a rare and aggressive kidney cancer, tiny molecular “hubs” form that accelerate … Read more