Lead exposure decreased IQs in older Americans, study suggests
Photo Cred: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study by Duke University estimated that lead exposure has caused a decrease in the intelligence quotient (IQ) of more than...
Read MoreNew genetic study provides more insight into severe COVID-19
Photo Cred: Gerd Altmann/Pixabay By Liz Gold Recently released research involving 57,000 people has revealed new details about some of the biological mechanisms behind severe novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The study,...
Read MoreClinical decision support may reduce cardiovascular risk in those with severe mental illness
Photo Cred: Thirdman/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study by the National Institute of Mental Health found that patients with severe mental illness who used a clinical decision support...
Read MoreEarly menopause may increase risk of dementia later in life
Photo Cred: Kindel Media/Pexels By Liz Gold Women who enter menopause before age 40, were found to be more likely to develop dementia of any type later in life compared...
Read MoreMinor lifestyle changes may not prevent weight gain more than monitoring alone
Photo Cred: Daniel Reche/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent investigation found that a slight decrease in caloric intake and increase in exercise over the course of two years did...
Read MoreNew study explores liquid fructose intake and fatty liver disease
Photo Cred: Qasim Malick/Unsplash By Liz Gold When a high-fat diet is combined with beverages sweetened with liquid fructose, the accumulation of fats in the liver accelerate and hypertriglyceridemia may...
Read MoreResistance exercise may improve sleep quality more than aerobic exercise
Photo Cred: Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A new study suggests resistance exercise may promote better sleep quality than aerobic exercise, offering a new way to improve sleep and...
Read MoreChildren who live and study near green spaces have lower oxidative stress, study finds
Photo Cred: Leo Rivas/Unsplash By Liz Gold A new study has found that when children have greater exposure to green space, they have lower levels of oxidative stress – regardless...
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