Researchers have uncovered a connection between brain cell function, cholesterol, and Alzheimer’s disease—a discovery that restores a key...

Platelets are tiny cell fragments in our blood that help stop bleeding when we get cuts or injuries. But sometimes, certain illnesses can cause...

A recent study from Yale University suggests that the immune system may play a role in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children. Researchers...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming a life every 34 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control...

As people grow older, their risk of developing heart disease increases, and one of the biggest risk factors is obesity. Being overweight or obese...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. It is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills....

New research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease damages the brain in two separate phases, with the first phase happening slowly and quietly before...

Scientists have long struggled to understand what causes most cases of Alzheimer’s disease. While researchers have focused on amyloid...

High blood pressure is a common concern for older adults. It increases the risk of heart disease, strokes, and other serious health problems. But one...

Mitochondria, often called the powerhouses of the cell, do more than produce energy. A recent study published in Science Advances by researchers in...