Animal studies suggest that restricting calories may prolong life, and there is some evidence of a similar effect in people, but experts do not yet understand exactly why.Telomeres are sections at the end of chromosomes that shorten as cells age, and a new study has investigated whether caloric restriction might…

Researchers are reporting that taking acid-reducing drugs could increase the chance of severe headaches. They note that acid-reducing drugs are often considered to be overprescribed.They acknowledge that the study doesn’t prove acid-reducers cause migraine, only that there could be an association.People who take acid-reducing drugs to help their stomach might…

Prasinezumab, a monoclonal antibody designed to target protein clumps in the brains of people with rapidly progressing Parkinson’s disease, showed promise in reducing motor symptoms.It’s the first experimental monoclonal antibody with such targeting, and a trial of 316 people suggests that it could be a path forward in fighting the…

Scientists now know that while we snooze, our brains help solidify the memories we made during the day. In this Special Feature, we investigate whether simple techniques might help improve memory retention during the night. It is almost too obvious to repeat, but the brain is an immensely complex organ.…

Researchers are recommending an upgrade in a widely used scoring system to ensure better heart disease diagnosis in women.The researchers suggest leveraging big data and incorporating machine learning to improve the Framingham Risk Score system.Experts say medical professionals as well as women themselves tend to ignore cardiovascular disease symptoms in…

Researchers report that better sleep may translate into a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.They add that consistent and healthy sleep patterns can improve a person’s overall well-being.Experts say people having trouble sleeping should rethink pre-sleep activities and avoid stimulation before bedtime.A study published in the journal JAMA Network Open reports…

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an abnormal heart rhythm that can increase the risk of stroke and heart failure. While the risk for AFib increases with age, researchers are interested in understanding how common the condition is among younger individuals and what this means for health outcomes. A study involving over…

Around 70% of people who have obstructive sleep apnea also have obesity.A new clinical trial from drugmaker Eli Lilly shows that Zepbound and Mounjaro improved symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.Tirzepatide, the main ingredient in these medications, reduced symptom severity by nearly two-thirds.Weight loss was reported in 20% of participants taking…

The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia is expected to triple by 2050.Cognitive behavior, motor function, and blood lipid (fats) levels can all play a role in Alzheimer’s disease development.Researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that following a ketogenic (keto) diet may significantly…

Regular use of low-dose aspirin could potentially stop or slow the progression of colorectal cancer.Researchers report that right-sided colorectal cancers had a more pronounced effect from taking daily aspirin than tumors found on the left side of the colon.Experts caution that daily aspirin use may cause gastrointestinal or brain bleeding.…