In Alzheimer’s, some research suggests that a buildup of prion proteins in the brain may contribute to the devastating loss of short- and long-term memory. “Long-term memory shapes our personality, ...
A 3D illustration of prions, which contain no genetic material but can spread and cause diseases like other germs. © Love Employee via Getty A tiny protein is ...
Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum, is a contagious viral illness caused by parvovirus B19. It is most common in children, but it can also affect adults. The main symptom of fifth ...
RFK Jr. said that Donald Trump has plans to remove fluoride from public water systems in the United States — as soon as ...
Professor Teatulohi Matainaho has been involved in researching traditional medicine and in drug discovery for diseases, such ...
A stark message has been issued as experts push to tackle the world’s fastest-growing disease. A new study that aims to understand the genetics of Parkinson’s has been held up by the need for ...
An ancient gene mutation among First Nations inhabitants of Oceania may make them more susceptible to infectious diseases ...
November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and if you have a loved one in the beginning stages of the disease, a local clinical ...
Researchers have discovered that a gene variant, KIR3DL1*114, linked to Denisovans, may impact the immune response in First ...
For millions of Americans, paying for the treatment needed to manage their diseases can become its own lifelong problem. By Carly Stern Karen Mancera ended the phone call in a panic. In July ...
Countries such as Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines and Solomon Islands even saw increases in premature deaths from lifestyle diseases between 2000 and 2019, bucking the overall decreasing ...