This is the 85th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. As an erratic sleeper, I worry when I see a headline such as this recent one from Science News: “Poor sleep may account for a large share of dementia cases.” … Read more
A new study by UCLA and Kaiser Permanente Northwest’s Center for Health Research demonstrates a health care approach matching treatment intensity to individual risk levels can significantly reduce self-harm and depression among at-risk adolescents and young adults while improving patient satisfaction with care. The randomized clinical trial, published in the Journal of the American Academy … Read more
“Waiter, there are fragments of synthetic polymers in my soup” does not have quite the ring to it as the old joke about the unappetising fly. Research presented at an American Society for Nutrition conference in Orlando, Florida, that ended this week suggests that food and drink are much more likely to harbour harmful plastics … Read more
Eating more minimally processed plant-based proteins – such as beans, nuts and lentils – may lower the risk for high blood pressure, according to new research. The study, published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, also suggested that minimally processed animal proteins could be included in weekly meal plans without significantly affecting … Read more
Archyde UC Davis Professor Fears Research Cuts Amid Federal Funding Debate Table of Contents 1. UC Davis Professor Fears Research Cuts Amid Federal Funding Debate 2. The human Cost of Potential Funding Cuts 3. Columbia University Grant Controversy 4. The trump Administration’s Stance on Federal Spending 5. The Impact on future Scientists 6. The broader … Read more
Bird poop on your lettuce might not be as risky as you think. Researchers at the University of California, Davis found that small bird droppings aren’t much of a food safety risk for crops, pushing back against long-held fears that wildlife near farms could spread harmful pathogens such as E. coli, as reported on Phys.org. … Read more