A new analysis of Child Measurement Program data from England, Scotland, and Wales challenges recent reports suggesting children in Britain are getting shorter. The analysis, conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford, reveals that…
Category: 8. Health
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British children are growing taller but not for the right reasons
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Even Mild COVID-19 Can Leave Lasting Brain Damage, Study Finds
A new study suggests that recovery from COVID-19 may not end when respiratory symptoms fade. A mild bout of COVID-19 or influenza may have effects that continue long after obvious symptoms such as fever and coughing disappear. New research from…
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Study links gut microbiome health directly to ovarian aging processes
A new study details how fecal transplants from older female mice significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in young mice. The surprising results reveal a direct link between the microbiome (the collection of all bacteria…
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This Startup Wants To Use Mini Robots To Treat Alzheimer's
MMI is starting FDA-approved human trials for its tiny robot to use needles the size of eyelashes to help clear waste from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.
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Inflammatory signals from vesicles increase cancer cell aggressiveness and invasiveness
Pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages involved in immune responses accelerate the progression of melanoma through the extracellular vesicles they secrete, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The findings were…
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As more people turn to chatbots for health advice, studies say they may be led astray
People are turning to AI chatbots to help them with medical advice. Recent studies suggest these bots are not always helpful in making decisions about health.
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Nature reduces stress by shifting brain activity
From alpha brain waves to amygdala activity, scientists map how forests, wetlands, and even immersive virtual nature can recalibrate the brain, revealing why stepping outside may be one of the most powerful tools for mental…
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How Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Works and What to Expect During Recovery
Gallbladder removal surgery, also known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is one of the most common procedures performed to treat gallbladder conditions such as gallstones, inflammation, or infection. Often called a keyhole…
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Understanding Dizziness Symptoms, Balance Disorders, and the Real Causes of Dizziness
Feeling dizzy can be an unsettling experience, whether it’s a faint, woozy sensation or the feeling that the room is spinning. While people often use “dizziness” as a general term, there’s an important distinction between…
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Silent Symptoms of Vitamin Deficiencies Most People Ignore (And What They Mean)
Vitamin deficiency rarely announces itself with dramatic warning signs. Instead, silent symptoms creep in slowly—fatigue from vitamins lacking in your diet, brittle nails, mood dips, or frequent colds that seem harmless at first….
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