How do aging brain blood vessels contribute to cognitive decline? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers are trying to find out exactly how aging blood vessels in the brain contribute to cognitive decline. Image credit: michellegibson/Getty Images.Aging is associated with blood flow changes in the brain.These changes may be linked to an increased risk … Read more
Anti-obesity drugs without nausea may be possible, researchers say …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers identified neurons in the brain that could be key to suppressing appetite without nausea, a common side effect of GLP-1 drugs. Hiroshi Watanabe/Getty ImagesOver the last few years, the number of people taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for … Read more
Processed red meat increases risk by 14% …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestReplacing processed red meat with beans and nuts may help offset the risk of dementia. Image credit: Oleksandra Yagello/Getty Images.A recent study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 reveals that daily consumption of processed red meat, such as bacon and … Read more
You Can Now Get a Blood Test to Screen for Colorectal Cancer …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways The FDA approved the first blood test for screening colorectal cancer.In a clinical trial, the test identified 83% of the colorectal cancer cases and delivered false positive results to 10% of cancer-free participants.The blood test isn’t a … Read more
Fish oil supplements may help reduce risk in some people …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestScientists saw a reduction in Alzheimer’s risk in some people taking fish oil supplements. Synchro Shoot/StocksyOver the years, many claims have been made for the health benefits of fish oils.Now, a study has found that taking fish oil supplements … Read more
Contact sports may raise risk of Parkinson’s-like movement disorder …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAthletes who develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) from playing contact sports may have a high risk of developing Parkinsonism. Alexey Kuzma/StocksyPlaying contact sports is linked to the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disorder often caused by repeated … Read more
Can a GLP-1 drug protect against cognitive decline? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCan a GLP-1 drug help protect against cognitive decline? Early trials say ‘yes.’ Image credit: Halfpoint Images/Getty Images.Over the last year, the use of and interest in glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists has significantly increased.Scientists have been examining the use of … Read more
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