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Common Sweetener May Damage Critical Brain Barrier, Risking Stroke

Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar.
CIDRAP

Preliminary study suggests using menstrual blood to screen for HPV

An observational study from China finds that menstrual blood can be used to screen for HPV, the human papillomavirus, which ...
BMJ

Do the associations of daily steps with mortality and incident cardiovascular disease differ by sedentary time levels? A device-based cohort study

4 Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Providencia, Chile 5 Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Escuela de Ciencias de la Actividad Física, el Deporte y la Salud, ...

Massive runaway stars in the Milky Way: Observational study explores origins and ejection process

Researchers from the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) and the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC), in collaboration with the Institute of Astrophysics of ...
The Conversation

New research suggests intermittent fasting increases the risk of dying from heart disease. But the evidence is mixed

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
Medical News Today

Understanding the different types of medical research studies

Medical research is essential for advancing the understanding of health, diseases, and treatments. There are many types of studies that serve different purposes. Medical research, or health research, ...
Healthline

Types of Medical Studies: Your Guide

Medical research shapes healthcare every day, but not all studies are created equal. Knowing the differences can help you feel more confident reading health information online and understanding what ...