California halts medical parole, sends several critically ill patients back to prison
California has halted a court-ordered medical parole program, opting instead to send its most incapacitated prisoners back to state lockups ...
Tag: Dementia
Eating more potassium-rich foods may be effective for lowering blood pressure
New research from the University of Waterloo suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more ...
How air pollution may be undermining your brain—one breath at a time
A decade-long study reveals that specific pollutants, especially from industry and residential fuels, are linked to declines in memory, executive ...
Macular thickness could predict postoperative delirium in older patients
Thickening of the macular layer of the eye's retina is associated with a greater risk of postoperative delirium for older ...
Can brain-healthy eating improve your quality of life? This study tested it
Can changing your diet in your 40s protect your brain? This new study shows the MIND diet lifts mood and ...
Expanded access to anti-obesity medications could boost life expectancy and save society billions
A new USC Schaeffer Center white paper finds expanded access to anti-obesity medications would lead to significant increases in life ...
Gasdermin D found to play a crucial role in heart arrhythmias
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common form of heart arrhythmia, a serious condition in which the heart beats so fast that ...
Study finds association between heart dysfunction and smaller brain volumes
People who have early signs of heart problems may also have changes in brain health that can be early signs ...
Better heart health slows brain aging and lowers dementia risk, study finds
New research reveals that older adults who maintain strong cardiovascular health show fewer signs of brain degeneration—offering hope for preventing ...
Fighting cancer, inflammation and unlocking dementia diagnostics
In recognition of their discovery of one of our immune system’s foundations, physician Andrea Ablasser, virologist Glen Barber and biochemist ...