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Researchers from Columbia University have identified sugar-sensing neurons in mice, which could lead to the development of new sweeteners.Share on PinterestNew findings reveal how the gut sends information about the presence of sugar to the brain.Sugar is everywhere in today’s food system and one of the most common ingredients in processed foods. It is often…

American Journal of Hypertension looks at hypertension.Overall, the authors conclude that, as it stands, there is no firm evidence that hypertension or blood pressure drugs will increase a person’s risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2. Similarly, current evidence does not support the theory that individuals with hypertension are more likely to experience worse symptoms of COVID-19 should…

Share on PinterestAn obstetrician-gynecologist wears protective gear as she consults with her patient at the RSIA Tambak hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 22, 2020.Image credit: ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty ImagesThe coronavirus pandemic has affected people differently based on their sex and gender. And, as we explained in our previous feature, gender has played an…

Share on PinterestResearchers from the U.K. believe that experts could train dogs to ‘sniff out’ COVID-19.Late last month, a team of researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the registered charity Medical Detection Dogs, and Durham University, all in the U.K., announced an intriguing new initiative.The team wants to explore the…

Share on PinterestIn a new study, researchers have once more linked the Mediterranean diet with cognitive benefits.A new study has drawn a link between following a Mediterranean diet and reduced cognitive impairment.The research, which features in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia, suggests that, at a population level, following a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk…