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Artificial sweeteners are widely promoted as safe, zero-calorie alternatives to sugar, ideal for those trying to lose weight. But a new study is indicating artificial sweeteners may increase appetite and food cravings, particularly in females and the o… Continue reading Brain imaging reveals artificial sweeteners can increase food cravings
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics is reporting one half of American children under the age of six have detectable levels of lead in their blood. The research looked at recent blood test results from over one million children and is the first study of this scale to analyze minute traces of lead in blood samples.
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Continue reading Toxic lead found in over half of blood samples from US children
Two new long COVID studies are reporting persistent symptoms in patients up to a year after infection. A large UK study found one in three COVID-19 patients report at least one lingering symptom six months after recovery, while a more focused study fro… Continue reading New long COVID studies show symptoms linger up to one year after infection
Researchers have rediscovered a century-old cancer treatment, injecting dead bacteria into tumors to help the immune system target and kill the cancerous cells. Preclinical tests and early human trials indicate the treatment is safe and potentially eff… Continue reading Injecting dead bacteria into tumors points to promising cancer treatment
New research led by a team from the University of Glasgow is shedding light on how specifically targeted pulses of magnetic stimulation to the brain can improve episodic memory. The work found inhibiting activity in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cor… Continue reading New insights into how magnetic brain stimulation can improve memory
Research tracking rates of autism over the past 20 years in England has found a striking increase in the volume of diagnoses. The study shows autism diagnoses rose by 787 percent over two decades, however, the growth is most likely due to increased rep… Continue reading Autism diagnoses jump 787 percent in two decades, new analysis finds
A new study analyzing health records from several hundred thousand people in Denmark has identified a link between low rates of type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis patients treated with a drug called alendronate. The researchers hypothesize the drug may p… Continue reading Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes linked to cheap, common osteoporosis drug
Two new studies, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are offering robust evidence of universal mask-wearing practices in schools reducing rates of COVID-19 outbreaks. The research conducted across July and August delivers… Continue reading CDC studies confirm mask-wearing in schools reduces spread of COVID-19
A newly published consensus statement, co-signed by nearly 100 scientists, is calling for the common painkiller acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol or APAP) to be used cautiously and conservatively during pregnancy. The researchers indicate there … Continue reading Scientists call for limited use of acetaminophen during pregnancy
After weeks of turbulent regulatory discussions, COVID-19 vaccine boosters are finally rolling out across the United States following the final tick of approval from Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Th… Continue reading US finally moves forward on COVID vaccine booster plan, for Pfizer only