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Smoking cessation appears to lower the risk of dementia as opposed to sustained smoking intensity, according to a study. However, cutting down on smoking may do more harm than good, as this approach is associated with a risk increase.

Academic stress may take a toll on the mental health status of university students, particularly during examination periods, but walnut consumption may help thwart such negative effects, a study from Australia has shown.

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 01-15 January 2023 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Children with overweight or obesity appear to exhibit alterations in brain structure and function that can be detrimental to cognitive function and school performance, according to data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study.

Management of Down syndrome (DS) in Singapore starts as early as 11 weeks of pregnancy through a screening process that involves an ultrasound alone or in combination with a blood test.