Consuming too much sugar is linked to dementia, according to a new study.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 11
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 11, 2023
FDA green-lights J&J’s blood cancer medication Talvey … Postmenopausal women have higher risk for liver issues if they have sugary drinks … AI could help home caregivers … How to help family...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, February 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 27, 2020
Kidney transplantation benefits outweigh risks for elderly, study finds … Sugary drinks a sour choice for maintaining normal cholesterol levels … Early onset dementia skyrockets among younger patients...
Artificial sweeteners may lead to real weight gain and diabetes, review finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 17, 2019
A review of artificial sweeteners research has produced sour results.
Insomnia recipe for older women: diet high in refined carbs
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 12, 2019
A diet high in refined carbohydrates may trigger insomnia in older women, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, November 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 19, 2019
Wearable glucose monitors could help cognitively impaired seniors manage diabetes … Study reveals what motivates seniors to use fitness trackers … Digital sepsis monitoring system shown to save lives...
Sugary beverages – of all kinds – raise type 2 diabetes risk by 16%
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
All-natural fruit juices and soft drinks have the same effect when daily intake is increased by 4 ounces, say Harvard researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 23, 2019
New discovery may heal diabetic wounds … Intensive lipid lowering eases acute coronary syndrome in patients aged 75+ … Millions self-prescribe aspirin for heart disease … More evidence knocks safety...
Also in the News for Monday, Jan. 29
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 29, 2018
The anti- antipsychotics message might not be getting through to LTC nurses … New research solidifies connection between high-sugar diet and cognitive decline … Aid-in-dying movement pushes...