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The surprising link between hearing loss, loneliness, and lifespan
Hearing loss doesn’t just affect how people hear the world — it can also change how they connect with it.
A new study from the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of Keck Medicine of USC, published today in JAMA…
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Frozen light switches: How Arctic microbes could revolutionize neuroscience
Imagine the magnificent glaciers of Greenland, the eternal snow of the Tibetan high mountains, and the permanently ice-cold groundwater in Finland. As cold and beautiful these are, for the structural biologist Kirill Kovalev, they are more…
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New research confirms that neurons form in the adult brain
A study in the journal Science presents compelling new evidence that neurons in the brain’s memory centre, the hippocampus, continue to form well into late adulthood. The research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden provides answers to a…
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Diagnosing Medicaid Cuts To Hospitals In The One, Big, Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 03: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) shakes hands with Rep. Jodey … More
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Oral Biohacking Powers Regenerative Dentistry And Next-Gen Longevity
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Oral biohacking is emerging as one of the most powerful yet overlooked frontiers in longevity and whole-body optimization. Beyond brushing and flossing, this paradigm redefines dentistry as a hub for…
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Rise In Teen Use Of Nicotine Pouches In U.S. Has Some Experts Alarmed
In this photo illustration, Zyn nicotine cases and pouches are shown.(Photo Illustration by Michael … More
The Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of ZYN nicotine pouch products earlier…
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How To Use Fireworks Safely. Estimated 14,700 People Injured In 2024
On the Fourth of July, many people will be playing with things that can explode, namely fireworks. Gee what could possibly go wrong?
Well, when it comes to fireworks, plenty. In fact, in 2024, there were an estimated 14,700 people injured by…
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Scientists starved worms — then discovered the switch that controls aging
The researchers induced the senescent-like state in worms by manipulating the transcription factor TFEB. Under normal conditions, worms subjected to long-term fasting followed by refeeding regenerate and appear rejuvenated. However, in the…
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One Step Closer To Fusion Power
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at new advances in fusion power, how the new budget bill undermines clean energy, a new trick to treat autoimmune diseases and more. You can sign up to get The Prototype in your inbox here.
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