Reliable Blood Markers for Alzheimer’s Disease Discovered

Researchers have long searched for markers of Alzheimer’s disease that could be detected in the blood. This month, a new study identifying several proteins that can be found with a blood test. Research is ongoing to make sure the markers are reliable, and that affected and unaffected individuals can be distinguished. The work could lead… [Continue Reading]

High Fructose Corn Syrup Doesn’t Block Weight Loss If Calories are Controlled

A new study suggests that high fructose corn syrup may not be worse for weight loss than other types of sugars. Researchers examined groups trying to lose weight, who were assigned to use table sugar or corn syrup as a sweetener. When the total number calories in the diet was reduced, people lost weight, regardless… [Continue Reading]