TEHRAN (ANA)- A nearly 30-year study of 700 elderly nuns in the United States has revealed a striking connection between head size, education, and the risk of developing dementia, highlighting that early-life factors may shape brain health decades later.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A recent study suggests that combining adequate sleep with sufficient intake of B vitamins may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults, offering a simple yet effective approach to maintaining brain health in aging populations.

TEHRAN (ANA)- An oral drug for SMA patients is now available to the Iranian patients with domestic production by a pharmaceutical company and only two percent of the world price.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A group of Iranian researchers from the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of the University of Tehran, in collaboration with Tehran University of Medical Sciences, succeeded in designing and building a device for accurate diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal cancers that can distinguish high-risk lesions from low-risk lesions by using the principles of electrical impedance spectroscopy.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers found that runners who sleep poorly face nearly double the injury risk compared to those who rest well.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers in Osaka have found that stem cells from fat tissue can repair spinal fractures similar to those caused by osteoporosis.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A hospital in Thailand created a quick-action dialysis protocol for patients with metformin-associated lactic acidosis, a dangerous reaction to a common diabetes drug.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists found that DNA’s phosphate groups can direct chemical reactions to make the correct mirror-image form of drug molecules.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Most people in the US don’t know alcohol raises cancer risk, new research finds.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A University of Missouri-led discovery could pave the way for improved diagnosis and treatment of unexplained movement disorders.