Risk for Intracerebral Hemorrhage May Be Transmissible Via Blood Transfusion
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The risk for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is increased for patients who receive red blood cell transfusions from donors who later develop multiple spontaneous ICHs, according to a study publishe…
Learn MoreShift Work Tied to Negative Impact on Cognitive Functioning
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Shift work may negatively impact cognitive functioning in middle-aged and older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in PLOS ONE.Durdana Khan, Ph.D., from York University in Toronto, and colle…
Learn MoreWhat Is Coenzyme Q10 Used For? Health Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant and a popular supplement in alternative and holistic medicine.Learn more about this substance, which is sold as a dietary supplement, its potential health benefits, what foods contain it and about its safety.What…
Learn MorePreventing Alzheimer’s: Here’s 6 Ways You May Reduce Your Risk
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alzheimer’s robs its victims of their memories and there is no cure, but there are things you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.With Alzheimer’s, two types of brain proteins, called tau tangles and beta-am…
Learn More5-HTP Supplement: What Is It, and Can It Help You?
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The supplement known as 5-HTP is available in both natural and synthetic versions and is used by some people to treat a variety of wellness issues.Here’s a look at what this supplement is, its safety profile…
Learn More5-HTP Supplement: What Is It, and Can It Help You?
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The supplement known as 5-HTP is available in both natural and synthetic versions and is used by some people to treat a variety of wellness issues.Here’s a look at what this supplement is, its safety profile…
Learn MoreUnilateral Pallidal Ultrasound Ablation Beneficial in Parkinson Disease
THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with Parkinson disease, unilateral pallidal ultrasound ablation yields greater improved motor function or reduced dyskinesia, according to a study published in the Feb. 23 issue of the New Engla…
Learn MoreInfant Screen Use Linked to Alterations in Cortical EEG Before Age 2
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Infant screen use is associated with alterations in cortical electroencephalography (EEG) activity before age 2 years, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in JAMA Pediatrics.Evelyn C. Law, M.D., from…
Learn MoreLos secretos del cerebro de los ‘súper ancianos’ súper agudos
LUNES, 3 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los investigadores han descubierto otra pista sobe cómo algunas personas mayores se mantienen tan agudas mucho después de cumplir los 80 años. Sus células cerebrales son de verdad grandes. El estudio se …
Learn MoreBrain Secrets of the Super-Sharp ‘Super-Agers’
MONDAY, Oct. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have discovered another clue as to how some older people stay sharp as a tack into their 80s and beyond: Their brain cells are really big.The study focused on what scientists have dubbed “super-ager…
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