Researchers recently published a study about whether acute kidney injuries raise the risk of dementia.The researchers looked at the health data from thousands of older adults who had an acute kidney injury, which is when the kidneys suddenly stop functioning correctly.They found that acute kidney injuries are associated with a…

People who have type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing dementia.A recent study investigates how a diabetes medication may affect this risk.The scientists behind the study focused on sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, which they found significantly reduced dementia risk compared with another diabetes drug.The longer an individual…

According to a new study, evenly spreading out the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity throughout the week may not be necessary to reap its benefits for cognitive health.The authors of the study were particularly interested in the effect of concentrating physical activity during just a couple of days…

Both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are associated with an increased risk for brain-related health issues. Using brain imaging, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet confirm that both diabetes and prediabetes are correlated to accelerated brain aging.Scientists found making healthy lifestyle choices like not smoking may help counteract negative diabetes-related impacts…

“Catching up” on sleep over the weekend could reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%, a new study suggests.Sleep deprivation — often defined as less than 7 hours a night — can present a host of health problems that lead to cardiovascular issues.Some experts caution that compensatory sleep may…

A new treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) has proved successful enough to avoid surgery and reduce the risk of recurrence, according to a new study.Total neaoadjuvant treatment (TNT) involves bouts of short-course radiotherapy followed by different rounds of chemotherapy.Researchers in Sweden found that the treatment reduced the existence…

Polyphenols are a type of chemical naturally occurring in plant-based foods that are antioxidants. Because polyphenols taste bitter, they interact with the bitter taste receptors on the tongue, known as the Type 2 taste receptors (TR2).Past studies show that TR2 taste receptors are not only on the tongue, but can…

Share on PinterestNew research found that a type of Alzheimer’s disease medication may help slow down cognitive decline in people with dementia with Lewy bodies. Maskot/Getty ImagesThere is currently no cure for dementia with Lewy bodies, which is the 2nd most common type of dementia. Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet…

The Mediterranean diet is one of the most popular diets in the world. Past studies have linked following a Mediterranean diet to a lower risk of several health issues and diseases, including viruses like the common cold. Researchers from the Universitas Sumatera Utara report that those who eat a Mediterranean…

New research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that environmental factors, including the consumption of red meat and sugar, may be driving cases of colorectal cancer among young people.The research revealed that metabolites were the main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk, especially those linked to red and…