Tag: Research

Study of 12,000 children finds family finances shape brain development more than parenting

Economic conditions at home and in the local community may play a significant role in children's development, according to a major new study.

How your blood pressure may be affected if you cut back on salt every day

Many people focus on medication and exercise when trying to manage blood pressure. However, experts say that reducing sodium intake may also produce noticeable...

230,000 patients tested: New app can detect skin cancer from a single photo

Extensive hospital testing has paved the way for a new digital solution that can detect cancer from home.

Warning labels and ad restrictions led to fewer overweight children

New research findings show that policy measures targeting unhealthy foods can make a difference in children's weight.

New study links joint pain supplement to higher dementia risk

A new study points to a possible link between a widely used dietary supplement and the development of dementia.

New research: Two people can absorb different numbers of calories from the same food

New research shows that the body does not always absorb the number of calories listed on food packaging.