What does dry soil, like this stretch in South Africa, have to do with antimicrobial resistance? A new study offers an…
Category: 8. Health
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This popular supplement may increase risk of birth defects, study finds
Antioxidants are often promoted as powerful supplements, credited with helping prevent chronic illnesses and cancer, treating conditions like COPD and dementia, and even slowing the aging process.
However, new research from the Texas A&M College…
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Scientists discover why cancer drugs don’t work for everyone
One of the biggest challenges in cancer care is that the same therapy can be highly effective for some patients yet fail entirely for others. A new study published in Nature Communications, led by Dr. Louise Fets at the MRC Laboratory of Medical…
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Scientists find gut bacteria inject proteins that control your immune system
Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that gut bacteria interact with the human body. Certain microbes living in the digestive system can send proteins straight into human cells, actively influencing how the immune system behaves. The…
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AI-Generated Fake X-Rays Are Now So Good They Can Fool Doctors
Deepfake X-rays generated by ChatGPT deceived expert doctors raising questions about insurance claims, cybersecurity and legal cases.
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Rethinking Aging: Why Healthspan Should Be The Goal
Investing in healthspan may deliver more immediate and meaningful returns in managing the aging process—both in the short and long term.
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Dandelion leaves boost brain-protective compounds after digestion
A common wild plant may hold hidden brain benefits. Dandelion leaf polyphenols survive digestion and continue targeting pathways associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Study: Characterisation of Dandelion Polyphenols and Their In…
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How optimistic are you? : NPR
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A lot of us are fickle friends to our optimism. It’s easy to relish in the brighter…
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This dangerous combo in your body could raise death risk by 83%
Researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, working with University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom, found that having both excess abdominal fat and reduced muscle mass significantly raises the risk of…
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Mountain Mutation Could Unlock a Natural Treatment for Nerve Damage
A high-altitude survival gene may point to a new, naturally driven way to repair nerve damage. A genetic adaptation that helps animals thrive in extreme mountain environments may also reveal a new way to repair the human nervous system….
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