Men who carry two copies of a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia than women with the same mutations, according to a new study from Australian researchers. This discovery has the potential to develop early detection and intervention methods to block how the variants affect the brain.Continue ReadingCategory: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body & Mind
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Antiherpes medication use linked to 17% reduced risk of Alzheimer’s
Posted by ArielTechGeek 14 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Another study has added to the growing evidence linking the cold sore-causing herpes virus with Alzheimer’s disease. It also found that those people who used herpes treatments such as antivirals were 17% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.Continue ReadingCategory: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Herpes simplex virus
Gum disease linked to common heart rhythm condition
Posted by ArielTechGeek 15 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A new study has found a link between the bacteria responsible for gum disease and atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of adopting a holistic approach to medicine.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Oral hygiene, Oral bacteria, Atrial fibrillation, Heart, Hiroshima Univ
28 US cities are sinking – but one is going down at an alarming rate
Posted by ArielTechGeek 26 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
An alarming new report reveals that right across the country, 28 US cities are sinking, showing the kind of geologic subsidence that could impact buildings and infrastructure sooner rather than later. While some of it is natural, 80% is the the direct result of human activity.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Virginia Tech, Columbia University, Environmental, Climate Crisis, Flo
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Cannabis-induced hospital visits linked to higher dementia rate
Posted by ArielTechGeek 49 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Consuming cannabis can certainly be a way to deal with some health conditions like chronic pain or insomnia. But when a user goes too far and winds up in the hospital, the negative consequences can reach far into the future, says a new study.Continue ReadingCategory: Addiction, Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Cannabis, Dementia, Addiction, Marijuana
Shingles vaccine found to cut dementia risk by 20%
Posted by ArielTechGeek 60 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Taking advantage of a unique public health policy in the UK, a new study has found that receiving the shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk by 20%. The findings bolster a growing body of research linking the vaccine to lower numbers of dementia cases.Continue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Dementia, Shingles, Vaccines, Herpesvirus, Stanford University
ChatGPT conversations linked to increased feelings of isolation
Posted by ArielTechGeek 65 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A pair of studies conducted by OpenAI and MIT Media Lab found a small percentage of test subjects who used ChatGPT extensively reported increased loneliness and emotional dependence, as well as reduced social interaction.Continue ReadingCategory: AI & Humanoids, TechnologyTags: GPT, Open AI, mental health, MIT
A new study has found that a kid who has suffered a concussion – even a mild one – is 15% less likely to go on to higher education in adulthood. It highlights the long-term impact of traumatic brain injury on learning, regardless of severity.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Concussions, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sports, University of Tampere
Patient leaves hospital with titanium heart cycling inside his chest
Posted by ArielTechGeek 81 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A man has lived for more than 100 days with an artificial maglev heart working inside his chest. In a landmark moment, he was discharged earlier this year, becoming the first person in the world to leave the hospital with the device embedded in his body.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Monash University, Arti
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