Chronic throat clearing causes frustration because it feels minor, yet never fully goes away. That constant urge is rarely random. In most cases, irritation from postnasal drip or subtle GERD symptoms keeps the throat stuck in a…
Category: 8. Health
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Scientists Warn That Popular Takeout Dishes Contain More Salt Than You Think
New research suggests that the salt content of many popular takeout meals may be far higher than diners expect. New research indicates that many popular restaurant takeout meals in the UK contain more salt than menu information suggests, with…
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Brain device for ADHD shows no benefit in major UK trial
Diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are rising rapidly in the U.K. More children and teenagers than ever are being referred for assessment and support, and families are often facing long waits and limited options once a…
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This one gene may explain most Alzheimer’s cases
A new analysis led by researchers at University College London suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may depend far more on one gene than previously recognized. The study estimates that more than 90% of Alzheimer’s cases might not develop without the…
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The bottled water everyone trusts may be the riskiest
A new study led by Washington State University researchers in Guatemala found that drinking water sources widely believed to be clean and safe often contain harmful bacteria.
The research focused on Guatemala’s Western Highlands, where scientists…
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A Hidden Alzheimer’s Risk After Every Meal
Surges in blood sugar after meals may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Liverpool have reported new findings suggesting that sharp rises in blood sugar after eating may be linked to a higher…
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CAR T cells with boosted BACH2 protein can fight cancer more effectively
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have discovered that increasing the levels of a protein called BACH2 makes engineered cancer-fighting immune cells behave more like stem cells, improving their therapeutic effectiveness. The findings,…
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Microbes living in our mouths could hold the key to obesity prevention
Scientists may have found a new way to spot early signs of obesity, which could lead to novel prevention strategies. A study published in the journal Cell Reports has discovered that people living with obesity have a distinct set of microbes in…
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Predicting microbubble distribution for blood-brain barrier opening
A clinical study shows that preoperative dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) perfusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help predict how microbubbles will distribute in the human brain. This is a key step toward optimizing focused…
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More Than Meets The Eye With Smart Glasses
Smart glasses and companion wearables are emerging as everyday tools that turn visual scenes into sound and touch, giving people who are blind or have low vision greater independence and confidence.
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Smart glasses are doing for…
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