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Maternal education and household income at birth can increase a child’s chances of overweight and obesity at age 10, according to new research: Researchers look at data from seven longitudinal studies to see why some children are more at risk than others
A mother’s level of education can be an important predictor of early childhood overweight and obesity, according to a new…
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New strategy against harmful inflammation: Scientists identify WASH protein complex as a gatekeeper of neutrophil-driven inflammation
A team led by Scripps Research scientists has uncovered key details of an immune-cell process that frequently underlies excessive inflammation…
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Myths busted: New studies show telemedicine is effective, doesn’t reduce access to care
Common concerns about telemedicine don’t hold up to scrutiny, a first-of-its-kind study highlighting telemedicine’s remarkable effectiveness concludes. The paper is…
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Two popular diabetes drugs outperformed others in large clinical trial
In a large clinical trial that directly compared four drugs commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, researchers found that…
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Scientists warn of worsening heart disease as global warming sees temperatures soar
A nationwide study in France has reported that during the 2019 heatwave, hot temperatures were closely linked with weight loss…
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Artificial intelligence tools quickly detect signs of injection drug use in patients’ health records: Fast identification can significantly improve clinical decision making, leading to better treatment options
An automated process that combines natural language processing and machine learning identified people who inject drugs (PWID) in electronic health…
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Wind music causes less transmission than singing, study finds: Playing wind instruments spreads more viruses than breathing, but less than speaking or singing
A relatively large number of viruses can emerge from the clarinet. It releases considerably more aerosols, which can contain pathogens…
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US installs record solar capacity as prices keep falling
This week, the US Department of Energy’s Berkeley Lab released its annual analysis of solar energy in the US. It…
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Food for our guts: Human microbes feed on plant sugars
A carbohydrate commonly found attached to plant proteins is a food source for the bacteria in our gut, new research…
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A quick test kit to determine a person’s immunity against COVID-19 and its variants
A team of scientists from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore,and Nanyang Technological…
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Babies react to taste and smell in the womb: Direct evidence that babies react differently to various smells and tastes while in the womb
Scientists have recorded the first direct evidence that babies react differently to various smells and tastes while in the womb…
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There’s Trouble Bubbling Up in Newly Formed Alaskan Lakes, And Scientists Are Worried
Lakes appearing in Alaska because of melting permafrost are “belching” methane into the atmosphere, a scientist working with NASA said.…
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Mutation in key molecules could stop gonorrhea infection, biomedical sciences researchers find
Creating a mutation that inhibits how the bacterial pathogen Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection, could offer…
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New research finds that viruses may have ‘eyes and ears’ on us: The newly-found, widespread ability of some viruses to monitor their environment could have implications for antiviral drug development
New UMBC-led research in Frontiers in Microbiology suggests that viruses are using information from their environment to “decide” when to…
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New research throws doubt on old ideas of how hearing works
The way in which we experience music and speech differs from what has until now been believed. This is the…
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Asexual relationships need same ingredients as any other relationship
Many asexual individuals, those with little to no sexual attraction, are in long-term satisfying romantic relationships, but there has been…
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Researchers test a novel hypothesis to explain the cause of autoimmunity in patients with type 1 diabetes: Once validated, may allow early treatment, prevention
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which the pancreas makes little or no insulin. The details on…
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Study connects decomposing body’s BMI to surrounding soil microbes: How a decomposing body shuffles microorganisms in the soil
Research on decomposition often focuses on environmental factors like temperature or humidity, but researchers at the University of Tennessee in…
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Indoor air quality experiments show exposure risks while cooking, cleaning
When you’re cooking or cleaning inside your home, what chemicals are you breathing, and are they potentially harmful? Colorado State…
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This $10 Piece of Equipment Revolutionized My At-Home Workouts
There are a few things that cost $10 and have made my life significantly better: overpriced espresso drinks, a multipack…
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Motherhood at work: Exploring maternal mental health: Postpartum is affecting mental health at work. What can companies do about it?
Up to 1 in 5 women in the postpartum period will experience a mental health disorder like postpartum depression or…
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Coastal cities in parts of Asia are sinking fastest, study finds
Cities along the coasts of South and Southeast Asia are sinking — even faster than similar cities elsewhere — because…
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Unhealthy gut sets stage for breast cancer to spread, research reveals
An unhealthy gut triggers changes in normal breast tissue that helps breast cancer spread to other parts of the body,…
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Origin Energy backs away from outback fracking plans but farmers say fight isn’t over
On a stormy afternoon, grazier Kerri Pidgeon and her husband Ken Griffiths are checking creek levels on their sprawling cattle…
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Exposing the evolutionary weak spots of the human genome
Mutations can be good and bad. Sometimes they help an organism adapt and survive. Other times they are so harmful…
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The New Apple Watch Ultra Is the Upgrade Athletes Have Been Waiting For
Again, this watch is large—so large that it invited several unprovoked comments while I was testing it. Among them: “It’s…
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‘Diet Culture’ Isn’t Just About Smoothies and Food-Tracking Apps
These days, you can’t get into a conversation about nutrition and wellness without someone mentioning diet culture. It’s all over…
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11 Leg Exercises That Work Your Abs Too
From running to walking to climbing stairs, a whole lot of life happens on one leg. That’s why it’s helpful…
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‘Spider-Man’ Star Laura Harrier Wants to Destigmatize Therapy in the Black Community
Laura Harrier covered a lot of ground in a recent interview with Cosmopolitan. She shared what her new home looks…
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Peter Dykstra: The good news that gets buried by the bad
Habitat loss. Climate change and its impacts. Mass extinctions. Pollution and its impacts. Every once in a while, maybe it’s…
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Why whales don’t get brain damage when they swim
Special blood vessels in whale brains may protect them from pulses, caused by swimming, in their blood that would damage…
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7 Things That Might Help If Screen Time Triggers Your Migraines
These days, most of us spend a ton of time staring at screens. We’re working from our computers all day,…
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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ polluted drinking water in this Ky. town. Residents say they didn’t know. – Ohio Valley ReSource
Nearly three years ago, state officials found toxic “forever chemicals” polluting the drinking water in the city of South Shore…
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Monkeypox outbreaks associated with human-to-human transmission outside endemic areas: Study suggests recent monkeypox cases may have new epidemiological characteristics
Since May 2022, cases of monkeypox have increased globally, stirring fears of a new pandemic. A study published in the…
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Journalists Dissect Medical Coding and Parse the President’s Words
KHN freelancer Helen Santoro discussed insurance coverage for transgender medical care on KCRW’s “Press Play with Madeleine Brand” on Sept.…
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So Your College Roommate Sucks. Here’s How to Deal.
You want to avoid blaming statements that start with “you” or “you always…” too, since they can also put people…
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New abortion laws jeopardize cancer treatment for pregnant patients
By Charlotte Huff Kaiser Health News As abortion bans go into effect across a contiguous swath of the South, cancer…
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A new understanding of the neurobiology of impulsivity: Novel genetically based impulsivity score may help identify children who are especially vulnerable
While not all impulsive behaviour speaks of mental illness, a wide range of mental health disorders which often emerge in…
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How To Move Your Face To Look Younger
We know that getting the blood flowing through regular exercise is good for our bodies. But have you ever heard…
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Reusable contact lenses more than triple risk of rare preventable eye infection
People who wear reusable contact lenses are nearly four times as likely as those wearing daily disposables to develop a…
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‘Knocking on famine’s door’: UN food chief wants action now
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. food chief warned Thursday that the world is facing “a perfect storm on top…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Healthy Pregnancy
You’re pregnant, and you’re thrilled (congrats, by the way!) … but you’re worried, too. What does this mean for your…
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Study findings suggest association between exposure to air pollution — particularly in the first 5 years of life — and alterations in brain structure
A study published in the journal Environmental Pollution has found an association, in children aged 9-12, between exposure to air…
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Pruebas genéticas crean oportunidades de tratamiento, pero también confusión, entre las pacientes de cáncer de mama
La última década ha sido testigo de una rápida expansión de las pruebas genéticas, que incluyen nuevos instrumentos para informar…
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The 34 Best Target Gifts for Every Person (or Pet) in Your Life
It should come as a shock to no one that Target is our one-stop-shop for many of our gifting needs—and…
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Pain and the Brain: What Is the Gate Control Theory?
You stub your toe on a piece of furniture and bend over to clutch it. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit…
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Fighting fungal infections with metals
Each year, more than one billion people contract a fungal infection. Although they are harmless to most people, over 1.5…
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Shift in Child Hospice Care Is a Lifeline for Parents Seeking a Measure of Comfort and Hope
POMONA, Calif. — When you first meet 17-month-old Aaron Martinez, it’s not obvious that something is catastrophically wrong. What you…
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7 Things You Can Do to Show Up for the New Parent in Your Life
Asking someone what they need might sound something like this, she says: What would help lighten your load right now?…
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Ranchers’ rebellion: the Californians breaking water rules in a punishing drought
Before Rick Lemos and the other directors of the Shasta River Water Association broke the law, they made a decision…
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