Retinol creams may get most of the attention in the fight against visible aging, but researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have pointed to a much bigger and more adventurous possibility: travel.
In a 2024 interdisciplinary study published…
Category: 5. Health
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Is Hantavirus An Emerging Threat? What You Need To Know
The recent outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship serves as a reminder that while hantavirus infections are rare, they can be rapidly progressing and deadly
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Shingles Can Hit Even A Healthy 26-Year-Old — What Tyrese Haliburton’s Case Reveals
Tyrese Haliburton’s shingles diagnosis highlights why the virus can affect younger adults, what symptoms look like and who should get vaccinated.
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This simple amino acid supplement greatly reduces Alzheimer’s damage
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive brain disorder and a leading cause of dementia worldwide. Despite years of research, there is still no cure. New antibody-based treatments that target amyloid β (Aβ) have recently emerged, but their…
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MIT scientists finally reveal the hidden structure of a mysterious high-tech material
Materials known as relaxor ferroelectrics have played an important role for decades in technologies such as ultrasound imaging, microphones, and sonar. Their unusual performance comes from the way atoms are arranged inside them. However, that…
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Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to
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Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers
Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. You exercise regularly, get good sleep, eat healthy meals and have a happy personal life. What have you been doing wrong?…
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Independent Evidence Reviews Overturn Insurer Denials Of Healthcare Coverage
Policy experts suggest reform of prior authorization that would require coverage decisions be supported solely by evidence being reviewed by independent clinicians.
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Weight loss drug Ozempic linked to lower depression and anxiety risk
Medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, including well-known brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, may offer unexpected mental health benefits. These drugs belong to a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists, and a large new study found…
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The ‘Fibermaxxing’ TikTok Trend: Here’s What’s Fact Versus Fiction
Danielle Fishel and Lance Bass recently spoke about how they have been into fibermaxxing. Here’s what to know about this TikTok trend and fiber intake recommendations.
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