Lab Report: Health, Science and Medicine

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People in the earliest stages of Type 2 diabetes, in which the body makes insulin but is resistant to its effects, could be at greater risk of forming the plaques in the brain that are typically found in those with Alzheimer's disease. That means those at risk for diabetes might avoid dementia later by taking tighter control of their blood sugar.

GOT GARLIC? GET MILK

Feasting on a garlic-infused meal is a sure way to win yourself some alone time. But if you'd like to get the health benefits of garlic and keep your friends, try drinking a glass of milk along with it. A study found that milk lowers the concentration of volatile odor-emitting compounds from garlic in the nose and mouth. And it's best to make it whole milk: fat is an effective deodorizer.