Drug May Help Older Adults Protect Their Livers from Fatty Food Damage
As we age, our livers become more vulnerable to damage from eating high-fat foods, which can lead to serious liver disease. Scientists discovered that a drug …
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Why Half of African Children Miss Out on Two Life-Saving Treatments
Researchers looked at health records from 15 African countries to understand how many children aged 1-5 years old are getting two important treatments: vitamin …
Read MoreNew Blood Markers Could Help Predict Heart Disease Risk
Scientists have discovered that two types of fatty substances in your blood called ceramides and sphingomyelins may be better at predicting heart disease risk …
Read MoreA Simple Blood Test May Help Predict Asthma Risk
Researchers studied nearly 29,000 people to see if a simple blood test could help predict who might develop asthma. They looked at a measurement called the …
Read MoreFuture Doctors Learn to Mix Nutrition with Regular Medicine
Researchers surveyed 287 healthcare students studying nutrition and nursing at three universities to see how well they understood combining nutrition and …
Read MoreSimple Exercise Program Helps Older Adults Live Longer and Costs Less
Researchers in South Korea tested whether a 6-month program of exercise, better nutrition, and mental health support could help older adults stay healthier and …
Read MoreCan Your Medical Records Predict Alzheimer's 10 Years Early?
Researchers developed a computer program that can predict whether someone might develop Alzheimer's disease up to 10 years before symptoms appear, using …
Read MoreCooking Skills and Healthy Living: A Powerful Combo for Better Health
Doctors are discovering that teaching people how to cook healthy meals works better than just telling them what to eat. This review looks at how combining …
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