Health
Nuts are not linked to weight gain, says new study
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that nuts do not contribute to weight gain.
Sep 22, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research shows anti-aging techniques not yet viewed as acceptable
Studies from the University of Toronto's psychology department show that people who use more invasive anti-aging methods such as Botox injections or surgery are viewed more negatively than those who use milder techniques ...
Aug 23, 2011
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Cardiology
Heart-healthy effects of soy consistent over time, meta-study finds
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found a consistent cholesterol-lowering effect for soy protein, with pooled data from dozens of clinical trials that span the last two decades.
Jun 27, 2019
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Medical research
Researchers discover compounds produced by gut bacteria that can treat inflammation
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found naturally occurring compounds in the gut that can be harnessed to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of digestive issues. This can be achieved by binding the compounds ...
May 3, 2024
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Health
The new truth about aspirin, and your doctor's slow uptake of medical evidence
For decades, millions of patients have been taking a daily aspirin in an attempt to prevent hearts attacks and strokes. But in March 2019, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released guidelines ...
Apr 8, 2019
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Health
Is a calorie a calorie? Not always, when it comes to almonds
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that a calorie labeled is not the same as a calorie digested and absorbed, when the food source is almonds.
Apr 12, 2021
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Medications
Steroid use associated with serious side effects among adolescents and young adults
New research published in the journal Performance Enhancement & Health has found the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids among adolescents and young adults to be associated with serious side effects. The study also revealed ...
Nov 21, 2022
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Medical research
Research identifies protein that regulates body clock
New research into circadian rhythms by researchers at the University of Toronto Mississauga shows that the GRK2 protein plays a major role in regulating the body's internal clock and points the way to remedies for jet lag ...
Aug 26, 2015
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Genetics
Scientists discover tiny gene fragments linked to brain development and autism
Very small segments of genes called "microexons" influence how proteins interact with each other in the nervous system, scientists at the University of Toronto have found, opening up a new line of research into the cause ...
Dec 18, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Kids praised for being smart are more likely to cheat, new studies find
Kids who are praised for being smart, or who are told they have a reputation for being smart, are more likely to be dishonest and cheat, a pair of studies from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the ...
Sep 12, 2017
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