Q&A: Components of a healthy diet and clean eating DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I gained a bit of weight during quarantine. And as spring approaches, I want to focus on losing the excess pounds. I enjoy exercise, but I struggle with snacking and eating more processed foods than I should. ... Apr 1, 2021 0 7
New research on Alzheimer's disease shows 'lifestyle origin at least in some degree' For years, research to pin down the underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease has been focused on plaque found to be building up in the brain in AD patients. But treatments targeted at breaking down that buildup have been ineffective ... Apr 1, 2021 0 167
US allows 2 more over-the-counter COVID-19 home tests U.S. health officials have authorized two more over-the-counter COVID-19 tests that can be used at home to get rapid results. Apr 1, 2021 0 11
Disrupted biochemical pathway in the brain linked to bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder affects millions of Americans, causing dramatic swings in mood and, in some people, additional effects such as memory problems. Apr 1, 2021 3 973
Low-calorie diet and mild exercise improve survival for young people with leukemia In some cancers, including leukemia in children and adolescents, obesity can negatively affect survival outcomes. Obese young people with leukemia are 50% more likely to relapse after treatment than their lean counterparts. Apr 1, 2021 0 0
Team identifies protein that blocks body's ability to clear bad cholesterol A team of researchers at the University of Alberta has uncovered a long-sought link in the battle to control cholesterol and heart disease. Apr 1, 2021 1 233
Time to shift from 'food security' to 'nutrition security' to increase health and well-being In the 1960s, a national focus on hunger was essential to address major problems of undernutrition after World War II. In the 1990s, the nation shifted away from hunger toward "food insecurity" to better capture and address ... Apr 1, 2021 0 3
Telemedicine improves access to high-quality sleep care The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently published an update on the use of telemedicine for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders to reflect lessons learned from the transition to telemedicine during the COVID-19 ... Apr 1, 2021 0 2
Mimes help us 'see' objects that don't exist When we watch a mime seemingly pull rope, climb steps or try to escape that infernal box, we don't struggle to recognize the implied objects—our minds automatically 'see' them, a new study concludes. Apr 1, 2021 0 4
Putting up a good fight: Regenerating the body's natural defenses by restoring lymphatic networks The human body is an incredibly designed machine, and mechanical processes such as those in the lymphatic system play major roles in maintaining healthy tissue and organs. Apr 1, 2021 0 8