Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all
Researchers are zeroing in on understanding what goes awry in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. Tek Image/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesDiseases that run in families usually have ...
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Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it
Anemia symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue. Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesAnemia is a major health problem, with nearly 2 billion people affected globally. It afflicts ...
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Screen time is contributing to chronic sleep deprivation in tweens and teens – a pediatric sleep expert explains how critical sleep is to kids’ mental health
When teens can’t sleep, they often scroll online well into the night, which only exacerbates the problem. ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty ImagesWith the start of a new school year comes the ...
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Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth more than doubled between 1999 and 2019 in the US, new study finds
Maternal death rates are higher in the U.S. than in other high-income countries. Tetra Images/Getty ImagesBlack women were more likely to die during pregnancy or soon after in every year ...
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Gut microbes are the community within you that you can’t live without – how eating well can cultivate your microbial and social self
Communal meals are a social glue that binds people together. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesThe age-old adage “you are what you eat” holds profound truth. Nearly every molecule in your ...
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Skin cancer screening guidelines can seem confusing – three skin cancer researchers explain when to consider getting checked
A history of sunburns may put people at greater risk of developing skin cancer. dnberty/iStock via Getty Images PlusProtecting oneself from the summer sun and its damaging ultraviolet rays is ...
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College students with loans more likely to report bad health and skip medicine and care, study finds
A new study found that those with student loans are more likely to delay medical, dental and mental health care. PeopleImages/iStock via Getty Images The Research Brief is a short ...
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Trans youth are significantly more likely to attempt suicide when gender dysphoria is met with conversion therapy than with hormone treatment
Trans teens living in a supportive family environment have a lower risk of attempting suicide or running away from home. Eoneren/E+ via Getty ImagesAs states continue to introduce laws that ...
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Where the government draws the line for Medicaid coverage leaves out many older Americans who may need help paying for medical and long-term care bills – new research
Many older people with health insurance coverage through Medicare still can't afford the care they need. RichLegg/E+ via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work ...
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WHO expert cancer group states that the sweetener aspartame is a possible carcinogen, but evidence is limited – 6 questions answered
Research on possible links between aspartame consumption and cancer is ongoing and far from conclusive. celsopupo/iStock via Getty Images PlusThe World Health Organization declared on July 14, 2023, that the ...
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