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Brain anatomy links cognitive and perceptual symptoms in autism
Neuroscientists have found an anatomical link between cognitive and perceptual symptoms in autism. The study identified a posterior region of…
Medical News Today: Are dogs better at detecting cancer ‘than advanced technology?’
In a new study, beagles were able to detect the presence of cancer with extremely high accuracy. Could their ‘sniff…
An Anti-Aging Pill? Think Twice
The diabetes drug metformin, sometimes taken to slow aging, may blunt the health benefits of exercise.
Medical News Today: Atrial fibrillation may raise dementia risk by 50%
According to the largest research of its kind yet, atrial fibrillation may raise the risk of dementia even in people…
Many parents struggle for years to adjust after learning a child’s sexual orientation
Two years after their child ‘comes out’ as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB), many parents still say that it is…
The effects of antipsychotic medications on microbiome and weight gain in children and adolescents
Atypical antipsychotics, also known as second-generation antipsychotics, are commonly prescribed as treatment for psychotic disorders in adults, as well as…
Medical News Today: Rheumatoid factor: What to know
Rheumatoid factor is an immune system protein. Doctors can measure its levels using a blood test to help diagnose autoimmune…
Good physical fitness in middle age linked to lower chronic lung disease risk
Good heart and lung (cardiorespiratory) fitness in middle age is associated with a lower long term risk of chronic lung…
One day of employment a week is all we need for mental health benefits
Latest research finds up to eight hours of paid work a week significantly boosts mental health and life satisfaction. However,…