A new study finds that obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia, not just increase the risk. People living with obesity and high blood pressure may have a greater chance of developing dementia, according to new research…
Category: 8. Health
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Obesity Isn’t Just a Risk Factor It May Cause Dementia
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The Future of Research in America in 2026
It has been one year since the federal government has made significant changes to how scientific research proposals are evaluated and funded. Since then, government priorities have shifted, resulting in…
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People with obesity may have a higher risk of dementia
People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
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The Most Important Thing You Need To Know About End Of Life Planning
Do you need a living will or something else?
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I don’t like thinking about my inevitable death, much less spending time planning for it. But if I am not careful, when the time comes, I will receive burdensome medical care that I would have…
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Why some people get bad colds and others don’t
When rhinovirus, the most common cause of the common cold, enters the nasal passages, the cells lining the nose immediately begin working together to fight the infection. These cells activate a wide range of antiviral defenses designed to limit…
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A common vitamin could influence bathroom frequency
Bowel habits may not be a popular topic, but they offer valuable insight into how efficiently the gut moves material through the digestive system. When this process becomes disrupted, people can develop constipation, diarrhea, or irritable bowel…
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Unfolding the role of Hsp70 chaperones in neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affect millions of people worldwide, yet treatments remain largely limited to symptom management. A defining feature…
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Drinking less could prevent cancer deaths, study suggests
Reducing annual alcohol consumption in Australia by one liter a person could significantly lower deaths from several major cancers, particularly among older Australians, a new study led by La Trobe University has found.
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How lung cancer's return pattern predicts survival after first treatment fails
When lung cancer treatment stops working, what happens next? New research reveals the answer may depend on how the cancer grows.
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Researcher identifies biomarkers that could improve early detection of pancreatic cancer
A researcher at the IU Indianapolis Fairbanks School of Public Health has identified a set of novel biomarkers that could significantly improve early detection of pancreatic cancer, a disease with a five-year survival rate of just 13%, the lowest…
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