Category: Health

Summary: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid, may help slow disease progression in ALS patients. The researchers found that higher blood levels of ALA correlated with slower disease progression and a reduced risk of death among ALS sufferers. Researchers studied 449 ALS patients, grouping them according to the levels of omega-3 fatty...

A medieval disease is making a comeback in England, with cases rising across the country. According to the figures, there were 60 cases of syphilis in Nottinghamshire, the ancient sexually transmitted disease, in 2022 – a rate of 7.3 cases per 100,000 people. Nationwide, cases rose 15 percent to nearly 8,700 diagnoses last year —...

Summary: A new study reveals a new role for dopamine: helping to deal with disappointment. Traditionally associated with the reinforcement of rewards, this research shows that dopamine levels in rats rise after disappointing outcomes, increasing motivation. The newly discovered neurons, called “anti-RPE,” signal increased levels of dopamine after a lack of reward and reduced response...

In 2016, at the age of 45, I was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. For the past seven years, I have devoted much of my life to educating the masses through my social media about what HIV is today. My social media presence, as well as my personal journey with HIV, has given me valuable insight into...

In a recent study published in nutrients Journal, researchers aimed to understand the relationship between wine consumption and cardiovascular mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis using longitudinal studies, including cohort studies and case-control studies, drawn from multiple databases they searched from their inception to...

OUR hardworking feet travel an average of 110,000 miles in their lifetime. This means they deserve a lot of care and attention, but our teeth can also offer a window into the state of our health. We reveal the most common problems we face with our feet and what they could mean. . .Credit: Getty...

Long naps are associated with a higher risk of obesity, and shorter naps with a reduced risk of high blood pressure. Are siestas a secret weapon for better health? The question has sparked conflicting opinions among scientists for decades, but one thing is certain: midday naps affect how our bodies function. In a recent study...

Summary: Dive into this week’s hottest neuroscience discoveries from Neuroscience News. Discover how our survival affects visual perception, delve into the role of interoception in self-awareness, and see how an antihistamine offers hope for myelin repair in multiple sclerosis. Explore the role of artificial intelligence in transforming silent speech into text and learn how psychedelics...

By Niall McCracken BBC News IS 7 hours ago To play this content, please enable JavaScript or try a different browser video caption, Nikita has had an acquired brain injury for several years A group of young people with brain injuries have created a film to raise awareness of their condition. My Invisible Brain Injury...

A new study provides evidence that treatment with semaglutide, in combination with lifestyle interventions, can lead to significant weight loss and improvements in abnormal eating patterns among obese patients who have previously failed to achieve significant weight loss only through lifestyle interventions. The findings are published in the journal Physiology and behavior. Semaglutide is a...