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Share on PinterestA recent study concludes that a common type of drug might accelerate cognitive decline.Anticholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that controls a range of automatic bodily functions and plays a vital role in memory and attention.Doctors prescribe these drugs for a variety of conditions, including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder,…

(Yulia-Images/Getty Images) One of the most consumed drugs in the US – and the most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – could be doing a lot more than simply taking the edge off your headache, new evidence suggests. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold widely under the brand names Tylenol and Panadol, also increases risk-taking,…

Environment 25 August 2020 By Chelsea Whyte Common dolphin of the coast of SloveniaMarina Koren, Morigenos COMMON dolphins (Delphinus delphis) were once relatively easy to find throughout the Adriatic Sea, but large groups were last seen in the 1940s. There were no reports of individuals in the area after the 1970s until the late 2000s. There…

By Alice Klein A cell infected with herpes virusSCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Mini-brains grown in a dish rapidly develop signs of Alzheimer’s disease when infected with the common herpes virus that causes cold sores. The finding adds to growing evidence that some cases of Alzheimer’s disease are triggered by viruses and could potentially be treated with…

The Journal of Infectious Diseases, shines a light on an understudied aspect of coronaviruses and may prove valuable for scientists trying to make sense of the current pandemic.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.Over the past 20 years, researchers have…