Hyla Cass, MD I’m seeing increasing numbers of patients with sleep problems, ranging from difficulty in falling asleep, to being unable to sleep soundly through the night. Rather than waking
Restoring Deep Slow Wave Sleep Reduces Amyloid-Beta Plaque, Wards Off Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer’s disease have trouble sleeping and awaken frequently, but exactly why this happens is unclear. Multiple studies in humans and mice indicate that sleep disruptions raise the risk
Drinking More Coffee May Reduce Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s
Good news for those of us who can’t face the day without our cup of coffee: a new long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you
Morning Exposure to Deep Red Light Improves Declining Eyesight
Just three minutes of exposure to deep red light once a week, in the morning, can significantly improve declining eyesight, according to a pioneering new study by researchers at University
Deleting Dysfunctional Fat Cells Alleviates Diabetes
Eliminating old, dysfunctional cells in human fat also alleviates signs of diabetes, researchers from UConn Health report. The discovery could lead to new treatments for Type 2 diabetes and other
Researchers Link Vascular Defects to Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
In an unexpected discovery, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have identified what appears to be a significant vascular defect in patients with moderately severe Parkinson’s disease. The finding could
Obesity Increases Risk of Gum Disease, Destruction of Jaw Bone Tissues
Chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new University at Buffalo
Severe Spinal Cord Injuries Reversed, Repaired by New Injectable Therapy
Researchers from Northwestern University have developed a new injectable therapy that harnesses “dancing molecules” to reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries. In the new study, published
Hormone Widely Used to Treat Autism Fails to Show Benefit in New Study
Oxytocin, a naturally occurring hormone that acts as a chemical messenger in the brain, showed no evidence of helping children with autism gain social skills, according to a large national
Phthalates, Other Plasticizers Found in Cheeseburgers and Popular Fast Foods
Chicken nuggets, burritos and other popular items consumers buy from fast food outlets in the United States contain chemicals that are linked to a long list of serious health problems,