Pediatrics
School routes swimming in junk food ads
Perth children are being exposed to thousands of junk food ads every year on their way to and from school, a study led by the Telethon Kids Institute has found.
Jul 20, 2021
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Neuroscience
Arterial stiffening linked to Alzheimer's disease
A research team from Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports in Neurology that greater stiffening of the aorta, the main artery in the human body, is associated in older adults with increased Alzheimer's disease (AD) ...
Jul 16, 2021
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Health
Average soda fountain serving exceeds daily recommended added sugars
(HealthDay)—You'll get more than a day's worth of added sugars when you pour a soda fountain drink at most U.S. restaurant chains, a new report finds.
Jul 13, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Could a longer reproductive period put women at greater risk for Alzheimer disease?
Estrogen has been thought to play a role in a woman's risk of developing Alzheimer disease (AD). A new study has taken a different approach to identifying risk factors for AD by examining the association between a woman's ...
Jul 7, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Scientists develop simple blood test for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
An international research team led by HKUST has developed a simple but robust blood test from Chinese patient data for early detection and screening of Alzheimer's disease (AD) for the first time, with an accuracy level of ...
Jun 28, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Secondary infections inflame the brain, worsening cognition in Alzheimer's disease
New research into Alzheimer's disease (AD) suggests that secondary infections and new inflammatory events amplify the brain's immune response and affect memory in mice and in humans—even when these secondary events occur ...
Jun 3, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Studying the effects of food ads on childhood obesity
Food advertisements targeting kids can encourage poor eating habits that contribute to obesity, however not all children are susceptible. Penn State researchers are exploring the factors that protect children from overeating ...
May 25, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
People with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease less likely to have cataract surgery than unaffected people
People with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are less likely to have cataract surgery than people without Alzheimer's disease. The procedure rate starts to decrease already one year after the diagnosis, according to a new study from ...
May 20, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Meditative practice and spiritual wellbeing may preserve cognitive function in aging
It is projected that up to 152 million people worldwide will be living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) by 2050. To date there are no drugs that have a substantial positive impact on either the prevention or reversal of cognitive ...
May 11, 2021
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Medical research
Targeted antitobacco ads may not be as effective as ads for all audiences
Antitobacco media campaigns that directly target vulnerable minority groups may be no more effective for the intended group than more broadly appealing ads, according to a Penn State study. However, antitobacco messages may ...
Apr 30, 2021
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