Are all healthy diets equal or does food processing make a difference?
A major UK trial shows that eating minimally processed foods delivers superior weight loss and appetite control, even…
Alzheimer’s research reaches a critical tipping point
One-third of people older than 85 in the United States are estimated to live with Alzheimer’s disease today,…
Scientists link brain lithium loss to early Alzheimer’s changes
A new study reveals that brain lithium depletion occurs early in Alzheimer’s and fuels disease progression, while low-dose…
Genetic testing can guide safer chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancer patients
For some patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy can cause severe, sometimes life-threatening…
Scientists map the genes behind diet and dementia risk
Scientists reveal a new genetic resource from the MIND diet trial, opening the door to precision nutrition strategies…
New research unveils vast influence of B vitamins on health and disease
Eight essential nutrients make up the suite of B vitamins also known as the B complex. Researchers from…
Who and When to Test
SEATTLE — Molecular testing has been widely integrated into mainstream healthcare, and its use is increasing in dermatology.…
Metformin’s blood sugar control starts in the brain, not just the liver, study finds
Scientists uncover how low-dose metformin targets brain pathways to lower blood sugar, opening fresh avenues for safer and…
PCPs Guide to Prescribing Blood Thinners for AF
As a primary care physician (PCP), you’re often the first healthcare professional that will identify cardiac issues, including…
Saliva testing offers a non-invasive way to detect early metabolic risk
Measuring elevated levels of insulin in blood, called hyperinsulinemia, is a proven way to measure metabolic health and…
First Guideline on AD Blood-Based Biomarker Tests Released
TORONTO — An expert panel convened by the Alzheimer’s Association has released the first clinical guidelines to help…
Brain’s blood vessels and immune cells play key role in Alzheimer’s and stroke
The brain’s health depends on more than just its neurons. A complex network of blood vessels and immune…