Medications
Study finds mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth
Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.
Feb 10, 2023
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Health
A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows
From the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats. But consuming too much white table sugar or artificial sweetener can lead to health issues. ...
Aug 4, 2022
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Health
How vitamin D delivers on cardio health
Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones. But when you're down on this essential nutrient, it's not only your bones that could suffer, but ...
Dec 6, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Precision rehabilitation may prevent osteoarthritis
Athletes and sports fans know that a torn ACL knocks a player out of the game, requires surgical repair and involves a long recovery. But for many injured athletes, being temporarily sidelined is only the beginning of a lifelong ...
Jan 28, 2022
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Ask the Pediatrician: How safe is water that comes from a private well?
In the United States, more than 23 million households get their drinking water from private wells. Unlike public drinking water systems, these wells are not regulated for safety by federal or state governments. They can become ...
Feb 13, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Dry onion skin has a use
More than 500,000 tonnes of onion waste are thrown away in the European Union each year. However, scientists say this could have a use as food ingredients. The brown skin and external layers are rich in fibre and flavonoids, ...
Jul 14, 2011
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Diabetes
Study from Fukushima shows even low doses of radiation may contribute to diabetes
New research presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2–6 Oct), suggests that exposure to low doses of radiation may contribute to an increased risk of diabetes.
Oct 2, 2023
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Health
Kids and sodium: Serious risks, alarming realities
When it comes to sodium intake among adults, the general consensus is that high consumption will increase risk of hypertension and stroke. According to the 2020–2025 Dietary Guideline for Americans, 45% of people 18 and ...
Nov 9, 2022
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Medical research
Protective bacteria in the infant gut have resourceful way of helping babies break down breast milk
A research team at the University of California, Davis, has found that important and resourceful bacteria in the baby microbiome can ferret out nourishment from a previously unknown source, possibly helping at-risk infants ...
Aug 13, 2012
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Transport, domestic activities, agriculture are main contributors to air pollution-related mortality in Europe: Study
Air pollution is the largest environmental cause of death. Now, a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has estimated which sources contribute ...
Jun 29, 2023
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