Living with a chronic medical condition after surviving a heart attack or stroke may come with additional health and personal care needs. Often survivors must rely on a family member or close friend to help. However, there’s a growing body of…
Category: 8. Health
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Have a heart—caregivers need care, too
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Are pig organs the future of transplantation?
Each year, thousands of people in the U.S. die waiting for donated organs. A new book shares how organs from other species could change that.
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Exploring Effects, Contamination, & Detection of PFAS
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SIGN INPFAS are highly persistent environmental contaminants that accumulate in soils and sediments,…
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Exploring Effects, Contamination, & Detection of PFAS
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SIGN INPFAS are highly persistent environmental contaminants that accumulate in soils and sediments,…
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Activating hypoxia signaling improves metabolism and bone health
Obesity is widely known for increasing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but its damaging effects on the skeleton are often overlooked. Excess body fat can disrupt bone metabolism, weaken bone quality, and impair…
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A theory of Alzheimer's disease linking amyloid beta and tau
Amyloid beta and tau proteins compete for the same binding sites on microtubules in neurons, suggesting that displacement of tau by amyloid beta, rather than aggregation of either protein, may be the primary driver of Alzheimer’s disease pathology.
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Science Backed Benefits for Health and Hidden Risks
Intermittent fasting has gained attention as a flexible way of eating that may support weight management, metabolic health, and overall well-being, and many people look for clear information on intermittent fasting benefits. This…
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How CRISPR Gene Editing Is Revolutionizing Genetic Disease Treatment
Every person carries over 20,000 genes that determine everything from eye color to susceptibility to certain illnesses. When even a single gene mutates, it can lead to inherited conditions that medicine has traditionally managed but…
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Microplastics in the Human Body and the Hidden Health Effects That Scientists Are Uncovering
Scientists are uncovering an unsettling reality: microplastics are not just in oceans, food, and air, but also in human bodies, raising urgent questions about microplastics’ health effects.
Researchers have detected tiny plastic…
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How Blue Light From Screens Disrupts Your Sleep Cycle and Melatonin Production
Blue light sleep disruption has become increasingly common as people spend more time using digital devices during the evening. Screen light exposure from smartphones, tablets, laptops, and televisions can interfere with the body’s…
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