Weight & Obesity
Losing teeth may lead to weight gain, researchers report
Losing teeth might cause you to gain weight, a new study says.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Genetics
Lab-grown retina gives gene change clue to rare childhood eye condition
A study using tiny retinas grown in a lab has revealed how subtle changes in a key growth-controlling protein can lead to a condition causing serious eye defects from birth. The findings, published in the […]
Weight & Obesity
Ultra processed vs. minimally processed foods: What’s the difference?
Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see it: aisles filled with brightly colored packages containing ready-to-eat meals, quick snacks and flavored drinks—often billed as “healthy.” They save time. They’re affordable. And they taste great. […]
Genetics
Newly identified RPN1 disease helps explain how protein damage can disrupt early brain development
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and an international team of collaborators have used a genetic sequencing technique called whole exome sequencing to discover a new rare genetic disease. In a paper appearing […]
Dentistry
Fluoride and kids’ IQ: What a decades-long analysis shows
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been shown to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities. Many municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water—a process called community water fluoridation—as a public health measure to support […]
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Redefining brain fog in menopause to pave the way for more clinical studies
Neuroscientists from Monash University, the University of Melbourne and University College London are calling for clinical studies to understand the causes of brain fog in menopause and find effective treatments.This article was originally published on […]
Genetics
Neuroinflammation triggers autism-like regression in mouse model
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition estimated to affect approximately 1 in 100 children worldwide. This condition is characterized by differences in how people communicate and interact with others, as well as restricted […]
Weight & Obesity
Weight gain in your 20s may matter most: Why the health impact can last decades
In a study involving over 600,000 people, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated how changes in weight between the ages of 17 and 60 are linked to the risk of dying from various […]
Genetics
Chloride ions do more than help neurons fire—they may also help control how genes are expressed
Chloride ions, best known for helping cells maintain fluid balance and electrical stability, may also play a more direct role in regulating brain development than previously thought. In a new study, published in the journal […]
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Despite FDA rule change, few retail pharmacies dispense mifepristone
Just a fraction of prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone were filled at brick-and-mortar retail pharmacies after federal drug regulators lifted longstanding dispensing limits, according to a new USC study in JAMA. The U.S. Food […]