The beautiful country of Malta, is surrounded by deep blue waters, and has a rich history of visitors and conquerors from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. A place to soak in fascinating stories, culture and architecture, it also has another…
Category: 5. Health
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Can zebrafish help humans regrow hearing cells?
While humans can regularly replace certain cells, like those in our blood and gut, we cannot naturally regrow most other parts of the body. For example, when the tiny sensory hair cells in our inner ears are damaged, the result is often permanent…
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Universal Newborn Genomic Screening Arrives
Tiny baby in grey clothes sleeps on woolen blanket
In Destiny’s Child No Longer: Rewriting Genetic Fate, we envisioned a world where every newborn would be screened for genetic risks. We see a future in which the randomness of…
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Eyes On Elevance Health, Not UnitedHealth, As First To Report Earnings
On Thursday, Elevance Health will be the first health insurer out of the box to report second … More
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Deadly disguise: How candy-like nicotine pouches caused a 763% spike in child poisonings
A new study reveals that ingestions of nicotine pouches by young children have surged in recent years. Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the…
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When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery
The devastating losses from the historic flooding in Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, are still coming into grim focus, with 121 deaths confirmed and more than 100 still missing as of July 10.
As emergency responders focus on clearing…
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Not all exercise boosts mental health — it’s the why that matters most
Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health, but a recent study from the University of Georgia suggests that it’s not just physical movement that affects mental health.
It’s how, where and why you exercise that makes…
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Hormone therapy supercharges tirzepatide, unleashing major weight loss after menopause
Using tirzepatide and menopause hormone therapy at the same time leads to increased weight loss in postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity compared to use of tirzepatide treatment alone, according to a study presented at ENDO 2025, the…
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American Kids Are Getting Sicker. Here’s What To Know
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT – APRIL 04: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Paramedic Randy Lilly, wearing personal … More
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Not just diabetes: How slightly high blood sugar wrecks men’s sexual health
Metabolic health factors, including small increases in blood sugar, are the main drivers of change in the reproductive systems and sexual functioning of aging men, according to a study presented at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual…
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