Scientific Reports — Neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease are characterized by the significant, progressive loss of neurons and nerve endings, or synapses, in the brain. Now, a study conducted by French and Canadian researchers challenges this classification of Alzheimer's.
Medical Care — Mortality rates are higher after elective surgical procedures performed at the end of the week than surgeries done earlier in the week, according to a study published in Medical Care. Read More »
CDC — U.S. veterans used tobacco products at a much higher rate than non-veterans from 2011 to 2015, according to last week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read More »
Berkeley Wellness — Here's still another reason to break up long spells of sitting with brief walks — it may help reduce spikes in triglycerides (fats in the blood) after meals, suggests a study from New Zealand. Read More »
HealthCentral — According to the American Heart Association, heavy and regular use of alcohol can increase blood pressure dramatically, and excessive drinking can lead to heart failure, stroke, and more. Read More »
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