Could a drug developed for spinal cord injury also help treat Alzheimer’s?
Share on Pinterest A DNA repair drug initially developed to treat spinal cord injuries has treated early Alzheimer’s damage in…
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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…
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…
Popular ‘good’ gut bacteria may signal higher diabetes risk years in advance
Share on Pinterest Could gut bacteria show promise as an early predictor of type 2 diabetes? Image credit: Getty Images…
Ultra-processed foods increase ‘bad’ fatty acids in blood, large study finds
Share on Pinterest How ultra-processed foods can lead to ill health: A large study has uncovered new evidence. Image credit:…
1 in 4 adults with type 2 diabetes experiences hearing loss, review finds
Share on Pinterest A recent review highlights hearing loss as a hidden, yet common, complication of diabetes. Image credit: Getty…
Missing just over 1 hour of sleep each night may lead to weight gain
Share on Pinterest Research suggests that losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could contribute toward weight gain. Image…
5 daily cups of coffee linked to significant drops in cirrhosis, liver cancer risks
Share on Pinterest Does drinking high amounts of coffee daily have an effect on long-term liver health? Crystal Bolin Photography/Getty…
4 simple blood tests may spot signs of dementia earlier than other tests
Share on Pinterest Recent studies suggest that certain blood test biomarkers may help detect dementia earlier than traditional tests. Image…