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Social isolation is linked to lower brain volume in areas related to cognition and a higher risk of dementia, according to research published in the June 8, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Shingles, a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, results in a painful blistering rash along one side of the body or face from nerve inflammation. There has been scientific speculation that such inflammation may increase a person's risk of dementia.

Holocaust survivors may be at reduced risk of developing post-operative delirium, Israeli research being presented at Euroanaesthesia, the annual meeting of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) in Milan, Italy (4-6 June), suggests.

Selectivity refers to the ability to control the products and byproducts of a chemical reaction. Scientists are attempting to increase selectivity in industrial chemical processes to improve chemical product quality, eliminate wasted byproducts, and minimize harmful byproducts, such as CO2 emissions.

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center’s researchers were hopeful when they discovered a tiny molecule that obstructed an important pathway in brain tumors.

Posture is a vital part of health. Continued poor posture, like leaning to one side or slouching, could result in discomfort and pain. It has also been proven to intensify the risk of strokes, vision problems, cardiovascular diseases, and musculoskeletal diseases.

According to a new study performed, residing in areas with increased air pollution is linked to a greater risk of in-hospital death from stroke, and the risk changes based on the size of the air pollution particles.

Usage of enzyme electrodes is found in numerous applications, such as electrochemical devices and biosensing systems. Especially, biofuel cells (BFCs) are potential candidates for powering a range of bioelectronic devices by transforming biochemical energy into electricity under mild biological conditions.

Unmarried heart failure patients appear less confident in managing their condition and more socially limited compared to their married counterparts, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

Rechargeable battery technology powers digital lifestyles while also allowing renewable energy to be integrated into the power grid.