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Compound in Essential Oils May Help Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Recent research conducted by scientists at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine in Suwon, South Korea, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, U.S., finds that a compound called farnesol, which can be found in such essential oils as citronella,...
Scientists Developed Nanobodies Able to Stop SARS-CoV-2
A team of scientists at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen (Germany) and the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) has developed mini-antibodies that efficiently block the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, as well as its dangerous new...
Colorful Fruit and Vegetables May Cut the Risk of Cognitive Decline
In a new study, published in the journal Neurology, researchers find that people who eat the most flavonoids have a lower risk to experience early signs of cognitive decline in later life. Some flavonoids provide stronger protection from cognitive decline. Thus,...
Protein at Breakfast Promotes More Muscle Growth than Protein at Dinner
According to a new study, conducted by researchers from Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, consuming protein at breakfast promotes muscle growth more than consuming protein later during the day. For the study, a team of scientists fed two groups of laboratory mice...
Six Simple Ways to Look after Yourself for Healthy Living
In the modern world, when you’re constantly on the go, it’s really important to take good care of your health on the regular basis, as you only have one body. Here are six simple activities that will help you to stay healthy and feel great: Prepare your meals for a...
Better Air Quality Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia
At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2021 in Denver, several studies reported that improved air quality is associated with better cognitive function and a lower risk of dementia. Similar studies were performed by researchers from the University of...
Researchers Identified More Than 200 Symptoms of Long COVID
In a new study from University College London, a team of researchers identified 203 different symptoms of long COVID across 10 different organ systems in the body. For this unique study, researchers used data of 3,762 people quizzed across 56 countries. At the present...
Study: Abelacimab Can Be Effective in Blood Clot Treatment
Recent research, conducted by an international team of researchers and led by Jeffrey Weitz from McMaster University, finds that abelacimab could be more effective in blood clot treatment compared to other medications. A team of researchers compared abelacimab with...
Eating Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Inflammation and IBD
A new international study, conducted by researchers from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, finds that eating ultra-processed foods on a regular basis is associated with inflammation and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For the study, a team of scientists, led...
Heart Drugs Have No Effect on COVID-19 Outcomes
A large-scale analysis of the hundreds of observational and research studies, performed by researchers at the University of Liverpool, in the United Kingdom, finds that cardiovascular drugs have no effect on COVID-19 outcomes. For their analysis, the scientists used...
Three Portions of Whole Grains a Day May Protect Against Heart Disease
According to a new study, conducted by a team of researchers from Tufts University in Massachusetts, eating just three portions of whole grains a day could help reduce the waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. For their study, the scientists used data...
Weekly Dance Practice May Stop Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
In a new study, a team of researchers from York University in Canada aimed to see how weekly dance practice affects motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease from the long-term perspective. They recruited 16 people aged, on average, of 69 years residing in...
