40% of Older Adults: Newly Identified Form of Dementia Is Shockingly Common
A recent study indicates the prevalence of brain changes from limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy might be approximately 40% in older adults and as high as…
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The University of Kentucky (UK), located in Lexington, Kentucky, is a public, coeducational university and the largest university in the state. Established in 1865 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky, it became a full-fledged university in 1916. UK is known for its wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, including strong offerings in medicine, engineering, business, and law. The university is also noted for its research activities, with significant contributions in areas such as energy, health, and the environment. The UK campus is home to a state-of-the-art medical center, which serves as a major healthcare provider for the region. In addition to its academic and research initiatives, the University of Kentucky has a vibrant campus life, highlighted by its NCAA Division I athletic programs and active student organizations.
Growing National Security Threat: Obesity Threatens US Military Readiness
A new Perspective published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior outlines the research and practices needed to combat the US obesity epidemic and…
Human Skin Lipids Repel Bed Bugs – Discovery Could Lead to New Pest Management Strategies
University of Kentucky entomology researchers have found that skin triglycerides, or lipids, keep bed bugs from staying very long on human hosts. Their finding could…
Unique Benefits for Fat Loss: New Insight on How Resistance Training Burns Fat
Findings from a new University of Kentucky College of Medicine and College of Health Sciences study add to growing evidence that resistance exercise has unique…
New Research Shows Glucose Is Not Primary Driver of Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes
To date, the underlying causes of inflammation in obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have been poorly understood, which has hampered efforts to develop…
Supermassive Black Holes in ‘Red Geyser’ Galaxies Suppress Star Formation
New research details the discovery of a new class of galaxies, called “red geysers,” with supermassive black hole winds so hot and energetic that stars…