Not-so private eyes: Eye movements hold clues to how we make decisions
New research led by scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that eyes may really be the window to the soul—or, at least, how
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Subcutaneous fat emerges as a protector of females’ brains
Females’ propensity to deposit more fat in places like their hips, buttocks and the backs of their arms, so-called subcutaneous fat, is protective against brain
Alzheimer’s progression in Down syndrome appears similar to other genetic, early onset forms of the disease
Amyloid plaques—protein clumps that are one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease—occur at roughly the same level in the brains of people with Down syndrome
Doctors give ineffective weight loss advice to patients with obesity, finds research
A new research study published today in Family Practice finds that when doctors tell patients living with obesity to lose weight, the guidance they give
Ask the Pediatrician: Especially this time of year, all my kids want to eat is sweets. What should I do?
“Can I have a treat?” “I want candy!” Sound familiar? Many kids may still have a stash of Halloween candy, and soon other holiday treats
To stop spread of cancer, researchers target two signaling switches that trigger new blood vessel growth
Hitting two targets at the same time may be the key to stopping the spread of aggressive cancers, according to new research from the University
Chemotherapy before surgery can improve survival rates in pancreatic cancer patients
Treating pancreatic cancer patients with chemotherapy before surgery significantly improved 1-year survival rates compared to immediate surgery, a randomized clinical trial has found. Published in