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The relationship between gut and skin health is widely discussed, especially on social media, where probiotics, detox juices, and gut cleansing diets promise clearer skin. What does science…
Category: 5. Health
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Black mamba venom has a deadly hidden second strike
A breakthrough study at The University of Queensland has discovered a hidden dangerous feature in the Black Mamba one of the most venomous snakes in the world.
Professor Bryan Fry from UQ’s School of the Environment said the study revealed the…
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Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings. But is it also essential for your health?
In a form known as trivalent chromium, this metal is included in multivitamin pills and sold as a…
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Long commutes and small homes are wrecking sleep
One-third of our lives is spent sleeping, yet 30 to 40 percent of adults are reported to experience some form of insomnia. Japan in particular has the lowest sleep duration among the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)…
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A plant compound might be the secret weapon against gum disease
A powder based on morin, a natural compound extracted from plants such as guava leaves, apple and fig peels, certain teas, and almonds, has shown antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects against bacteria that cause periodontal…
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First living cochlea outside the body shows how hearing really works
Shortly before his death in August 2025, A. James Hudspeth and his team in the Laboratory of Sensory Neuroscience at The Rockefeller University achieved a groundbreaking technological advancement: the ability to keep a tiny sliver of the cochlea…
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The Defensive Line And Suicide Prevention For Underserved Communities
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Earlier this month, a report on Forbes.com outlined how confusion about DEI bans are affecting suicide prevention efforts, even prevention efforts that are endorsed by the federal…
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Scientists finally explain the real reason pregnant women get morning sickness
- A UCLA study has found that “morning sickness” symptoms, including nausea, vomiting and aversions to certain foods and smells, are linked to the body’s natural, but complex, immune response during pregnancy.
- In the early stages of…
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The hidden iron switch that makes cancer cells self-destruct
Researchers at Duke University have shown that blocking an enzyme involved in iron regulation not only kills multiple myeloma cancer cells, but also increases the effectiveness of current therapies against the disease.
The research appeared…
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Addressing Knowledge Gaps And Stigma
UNITED STATES – MAY 2: Halle Berry speaks during a news conference on bipartisan legislation to raise federal research on menopause and women’s midlife health, outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, May 2, 2024. In the background from left, Sens….
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