In a new study, people with obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease were less likely to see their kidney disease advance after bariatric surgery compared to people treated with GLP-1 drugs.Chronic kidney disease often develops as a result of type 2 diabetes that occurs when someone has obesity, and is…

Share on PinterestAt high doses, prescription amphetamines, used to treat ADHD could increase a person’s risk of psychosis. Image credit: visualspace/Getty Images.Amphetamines are a drug used to commonly treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Past studies link amphetamine use to possibly developing the psychiatric disorder psychosis.Researchers from McLean…

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, so it’s essential to control it. Controlling high blood pressure can involve dietary changes.The researchers of the current study wanted to see how cruciferous vegetables, compared to root and squash vegetables, affected blood pressure.…

Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of these problems. There has been some…

Share on PinterestNew research finds a link between cadmium exposure and memory problems. AerialPerspective Images/Getty ImagesCadmium, a toxic heavy metal found in polluted air, cigarette smoke, and food, was found to have a higher impact on cognitive ability in white people, a new studysuggests.In a study of more than 2,000…

The female body goes through a variety of physical changes during pregnancy, including alterations to the brain. Most of the changes are due to pregnancy hormones. Researchers from the University of California – Santa Barbara for the first time show how hormonal shifts alter the brain throughout pregnancy, including changes…

Closely following a MIND diet was associated with a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and slower rates of decline with aging in a new study.The observed effects on cognitive aging were more prominent in women in the study, with adherence to the diet having no association with the risk of…

About 60% of daily caloric intake for Americans comes from consuming ultra-processed foods.Past research has linked eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods to an increased risk for several negative health issues. Researchers at University College London further suggest that people who eat more ultra-processed foods may be at increased risk…

In a new study conducted in cynomolgus monkeys, researchers have shown that metformin, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, can slow aging in multiple organs, including the brain.Over a three-and-a-half-year period, they found that monkeys treated with metformin showed reduced age-related decline, with some exhibiting a six-year regression…

Microplastics are common in people’s everyday environments, and research is ongoing on microplastics in the human body.Recent study findings revealed that microplastics can be present in the brain’s olfactory bulbs.While there is limited research, there could be certain health implications, such as an increased risk for neurodegenerative diseases because of…