Month: August 2022

The Link Between Red Meat and Heart Disease Revealed

Just like fueling an old jalopy with regular unleaded gas, consuming too much red meat can increase your risk of heart disease. A recent study on a group of older Americans found that those who had a diet heavy in red meat were more likely to develop heart disease. But here’s the twist: it’s not […]

Published on August 3, 2022

Brain gains from exercise: MRI hints at boost for active individuals

Just like how going for a jog gives your body a good workout, it turns out that moderate physical activity also gives your brain a nice little boost! Researchers studied over 2,500 participants and found that those who were more active had larger brain regions compared to their less active counterparts. These brain regions, which […]

Published on August 3, 2022

Mapping the Brain’s Metastatic Tumors with Deep Learning

Imagine the brain as a bustling city, with metastatic tumors invading its neighborhoods. Scientists have developed a deep learning network that acts like a skilled cartographer, dissecting MRI images of the brain to identify the origins and genetic status of these tumors. By partitioning the tumors into subregions, the network can accurately predict whether they […]

Published on August 3, 2022