New study maps how 12 modifiable dementia risks differ around the world
Share on Pinterest Dementia risk factors vary worldwide but share similar patterns, a new study finds. Image credit: herkisi/Getty Images…
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Eating an avocado a day may lower cholesterol in adults with obesity
Share on Pinterest Eating an avocado a day may reduce the risk of heart disease in adults with obesity. Image…
Just 12 weeks of intermittent fasting may help sustain weight loss a year later: study
Share on Pinterest Could time-restricted eating lead to lasting weight loss? Image credit: RgStudio/ Getty Images Intermittent fasting is the…
Obesity drugs linked to weight loss, but not improvements in quality of life
Share on Pinterest Despite significant weight loss, many obesity drugs may not improve quality of life or heart health. Image…
Bariatric surgery is safe, effective for obese adolescents and young adults
A new study from researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Regional…
New study reveals why autistic teens struggle with sounds of unfamiliar voices
Just like other teenagers, many teens on the autism spectrum are itching to exercise their social muscles. They hope for…
Study links chronic xanthan gum consumption to colon inflammation
Xanthan gum is found almost everywhere. This food additive has thickening, stabilizing, and gelling properties and is one of the…
Imaging technique uncovers how copper imbalance may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases
Using a groundbreaking imaging technique, a University of Houston chemist is uncovering how copper imbalances in the body may contribute…
New consensus provides updated guidance for managing prolactinoma tumors
Prolactinomas are the most common functional pituitary neuroendocrine tumors, accounting for nearly half of all hormone-secreting pituitary adenomas. They can…
Visual protocol fails to detect critical water quality problems
A new study finds a widely-used technique for assessing the health of freshwater streams is not effective at detecting a…