1 to 3 cups of caffeinated tea or coffee a day may help reduce dementia risk
Share on PinterestA new study links caffeinated coffee to a reduced risk of dementia. DIEGO ARENAS/Stocksy Past studies show that…
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The potential of Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus as a ‘living antibiotic’
Following her successful application for an ERC Starting Grant, Simona Huwiler discusses the potential of Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus, a predatory bacterium,…
6-week keto diet may help with treatment-resistant depression
Share on PinterestKeto may help with treatment-resistant depression, at least in the short term. Image credit: Nadine Greeff/Getty Images A…
McGill rapid test combats antimicrobial resistance
A breakthrough in bacterial detection promises faster, more effective treatments. In a groundbreaking development, scientists at McGill University have created…
Could being a night owl or early bird affect weight loss and muscle strength?
Share on PinterestA person’s biological clock and chronotype, as well as their lifestyle habits, may influence their health in the…
Could a 3-drug combo help treat aggressive pancreatic cancer?
Share on PinterestCould an experimental drug trio fight difficult-to-treat pancreatic cancer? Experiments in mouse models show promise. Image credit: adamkaz/Getty…
Advancing infection prevention in a post-antibiotic world
AvantGuard discusses the future of antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention in a post-antibiotic world. The current standard of care for…
Too many antioxidants may negatively affect future offspring
Antioxidants have been marketed as miracle supplements, touted for preventing chronic diseases and cancers; treating COPD and dementia; and slowing…
Carotid artery procedures do not improve cognitive performance
Improving blood flow to the brain by opening a narrowed neck artery may not improve patients’ cognitive skills, according to…
Study reveals what drives PFAS exposure in firefighters and how risks may be reduced
New research in U.S. firefighters reveals how workplace practices, personal factors, and environmental exposures shape PFAS levels, offering insights into…