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Study suggests that people who regularly use laxatives may have an increased risk of dementia
People who regularly use laxatives, a common treatment for constipation, may have more than a 50% increased risk of developing dementia over people who do…
Second generation gene therapy for alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
Researchers report on the safety of a gene therapy to treat the common autosomal recessive hereditary disorder alpha 1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency in a new article…
What is naloxone and should everyone have access to it?
Two panels that advise the Food and Drug Administration are recommending that naloxone nasal spray be approved for over-the-counter sale for emergency treatment of opioid…
Study may elucidate metformin's potential role in longevity through DNA methylation
A new research paper was published in Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by MEDLINE/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 3,…
Q&A: Is that a persistent cold, bad allergies or long COVID?
Some people infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can have symptoms of the illness lasting years. The syndrome is called long COVID, post-COVID…
Analysis of vaccine uptake among UK women provides valuable insights
Only three-quarters of women of reproductive age were vaccinated against COVID-19 by February 2022, new research has found. The study, published today in Nature Communications…
Woman, 29, looked ’20 weeks pregnant’ prior to cancer diagnosis
Cancer symptoms: Top 14 early signs to look out for We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve…
Study finds non-nutritive sweeteners do not affect blood glucose or other endocrine responses
New research conducted by a team of scientists at the University of Toronto has shown that non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) do not increase blood glucose or…
Your go-to lunch choice could be bad for your blood pressure
Dr Chris Steele shares diet tips on reducing blood pressure We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve…