Medical Notes: How Your Eyes Help You Run Faster, the High-Tech Teeth Your Dentist May Soon Be Using, and How to Detect Cancer Early

We Can Detect Cancer Faster Than Ever Before

Scientists are now able to detect the genetic material shed by tumors in the bloodstream. A study published in Cancer Discovery reveals that this detection can occur up to three years before a clinical diagnosis. That’s incredibly valuable time to plan intervention strategies and start treatment. (Johns Hopkins University)

Do Interventions for Undernutrition Raise the Risk of Obesity Later in Life?

New research in JAMA Network Open has put this worry to rest, showing that improving childhood nutrition can lead to significantly taller adults. Additionally, the weight gain during childhood is not linked to a higher risk of obesity or heart disease. These findings support the practice of continuing interventions past the age of two. (University of Michigan)

Do You Want to Be a Better Runner?

Many of us want to optimize our workouts, but we may be forgetting to take psychology into account. Researchers have discovered that focusing your gaze on the finish line can boost effort and performance. Instead of glancing at all your surroundings when running outside, looking at one spot ahead of you will help you push through tough moments and lead to better outcomes. The new research appears in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. (NYU)

Your Next Dentist Visit May Include High-Tech Teeth

Scientists have created a new dental implant that provides the sensory feedback missing from traditional implants. This new product, paired with a gentler surgical technique, should reconnect nerves and be able to communicate with the brain just like a real tooth. The goal is to have the implants function and feel exactly like natural teeth. The research is published in the journal Scientific Reports. (Tufts University)

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