What to know about a CSF leak
A cerebrospinal fluid leak involves the fluid escaping from the spine or a tear in the brain’s protective covering. Read on to learn more. View original article Contributor:
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What to know about dysarthria
Dysarthria is a type of speech disorder that occurs due to muscle weakness. Learn about the causes of dysarthria and the available treatment options here. View original article Contributor:
What to know about alcohol and the keto diet
The keto diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate eating plan. Although alcohol does contain carbohydrates, it can be part of a keto diet. This article looks at the best and worst drinks for people following a keto diet. View original article Contributor:
Ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes
New research finds an association between ultra-processed foods and the risk of type 2 diabetes and lays out a few possible explanations for this link. View original article Contributor:
Belly fat may reduce mental agility from midlife onward
As middle-aged people age, having more body fat and less muscle may affect their fluid intelligence, says a new study that implicates the immune system. View original article Contributor:
What to know about eco-anxiety
Eco-anxiety is a type of fear related to environmental damage and ecological disaster. This article looks at what it is and some tips for managing it. View original article Contributor:
What can you do to reduce fibroid pain?
Uterine fibroids can be painful and disrupt daily life. Learn about what treatments and medications are available and how to ease the pain. View original article Contributor:
Eggs and cholesterol: Is industry funded research misleading?
A recent review asks whether industry funding has skewed the research into the effect of dietary cholesterol on blood cholesterol levels. View original article Contributor:
Cancer drug shows promise in Parkinson’s disease safety trial
A small clinical trial of nilotinib in people with Parkinson’s disease finds that the cancer drug is reasonably safe and holds promise as a therapy. View original article Contributor:
Why is it so difficult to make people change their minds?
It can be difficult to convince others to change their minds about a topic, sometimes even despite compelling evidence. Why? What happens in the brain? View original article Contributor: