Study: One in seven people in the EU suffer from tinnitus New research led by researchers from the University of Nottingham, has found that approximately 65 million adults in the EU suffer from tinnitus, and this figure will significantly rise over the next decade. Nov 4, 2021 0 14
People who eat more fish have fewer signs of vascular disease in the brain Researchers in France have found a link between eating more fish and a lower risk of vascular brain disease. Vascular brain disease involves damage to blood vessels in the brain and is a risk factor for vascular dementia ... Nov 4, 2021 0 305
Exposure to oestrogen linked to less brain shrinkage in midlife women A team of US-based researchers has found an association between indicators of longer estrogen exposure and reduced brain shrinkage in midlife women. The findings are published today in the scientific journal, Neurology. Nov 4, 2021 0 338
Pandemic precautions may have long-term effects on our microbiome In recent years, scientists like the University of Delaware's Melissa Melby have been sounding the alarm about what is sometimes called "the hygiene hypothesis"—the effect of intensive sanitizing and increased use of antibiotics ... Nov 4, 2021 0 8
In a growing phenomenon, youth caregivers need recognition, support When then-college student Lumiere Rostick learned their grandfather, who had dementia, needed help, Rostick volunteered to move in with him. Nov 4, 2021 0 3
Using genes to guide medication regimens after getting a heart stent improves outcomes A recent study published in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine found that using genetic information to prescribe medications following a stent's being placed after a heart attack reduces the risk of fatal outcomes ... Nov 4, 2021 0 1
Researcher bets the gut hormone GLP-1 can be used to treat far more than diabetes Daniel Drucker is unraveling a medical mystery. Nov 4, 2021 0 42
'Grave concern' over Covid in Europe as German cases soar The World Health Organization expressed "grave concern" Thursday over the rising pace of coronavirus infections in Europe, as Germany registered its biggest daily increase since the start of the pandemic. Nov 4, 2021 0 4
Germany reports record number of new coronavirus cases Germany's disease control agency on Thursday reported the highest number of new coronavirus infections since the outbreak of the pandemic. Nov 4, 2021 0 2
UK authorizes Merck antiviral pill, 1st shown to treat COVID Britain granted conditional authorization on Thursday to the first pill shown to successfully treat COVID-19 so far. It also is the first country to OK the treatment from drugmaker Merck, although it wasn't immediately clear ... Nov 4, 2021 0 74