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Western diet may cause long-lasting memory damage to growing brains

For years we have been told about the dangers of diets high in fat and sugar. New research indicates that that kind of diet, often associated with the Western countries may cause cause memory damage that is long lasting, especially when consumed by growing children. The damage appears to persist after changing to a diet with less sugar and fat.   

Western diet and memory issues 


Women’s heart disease is under-diagnosed, but new scoring system could help solve this problem

Research found that heart disease is being under diagnosed in women. A new method of calculating risks is being used and that many help. 

New scoring may improve heart diagnoses for women 


Scientists find that AFib may be more common in younger people than thought

Afib can indicate potentially serious heart problems. New research found that the problem may be more common in young people than perviously thought. 

Afib and younger people 


Korean soybean paste shows promise in alleviating menopause symptoms

Menopause is a natural part of life. But that doesn't alleviate the discomfort and issues women experience from it. 

Soybean paste may help menopause 


Use of acid reflux drugs associated with higher risk of migraine

Acid reflux and migraines, both cause signiifcant discomfort. Treatments vary in effectiveness. New research shows there might be a link between acid refulx medications and migraines. 

Acid reflux meds and migraines 


Stool transplant could improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease affects many with devastating effects. New research has found a stool transplant may improve motor symptoms, one of the effects of Parkinson's. 

Unusual way to affect Parkinson's 


Exercising between 6 p.m. and midnight may be more beneficial for people with obesity

We all know exercise is beneficial. This research shows that for people who are obese, exercising between 6 PM and midnight is more effective than at other times. 

When you exercise has an impact 


Plant-based, low-sugar diet linked to lower heart failure risk in large study

Heart failure can be deadly. New research shows the impact a plant based and low sugar diet can have on this condition. 

More info on diet and heart conditions 


What to know about essential hypertension

Hypertension affects many. Knowing more about it may help people and medical professionals control it. This can lead to longer life and better quality of life. 

Hypertension knowledge can be helpful 


Could a simple eye test predict Alzheimer's 12 years before symptoms show?

Alzheimers is far too common and a very scary condition for the patient and loved ones. A new eye test may be able to predict it before symptoms begin. While there is no cure for it now, additional warning may be helpful for medical professionals, the patient and their families.  

Eye test may predict Alzheimers