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Mandating less salt in packaged foods could prevent 40,000 cardiovascular events, 32,000 cases of kidney disease, up to 3000 deaths, and could save $3.25 billion in healthcare costs

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A new study has used powerful imaging to reveal a subset of Alzheimer's-associated proteins spreading particularly rapidly. These 'superspreaders' may help explain why abnormal clumps of the naturally occurring amyloid beta proteins increase as the debilitating disease progresses.

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Researchers in Japan have achieved a milestone in cellular biology by embedding chloroplasts from algae into hamster cells, creating photosynthetic animal cells that survive and continue photosynthesizing for at least two days.

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Green growth: 30 percent of regions worldwide achieve economic growth while reducing carbon emissions. North America and Asia have seen more fluctuating decoupling patterns over the decades, but there's been an improvement trend in the last decade

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How long a person can stand on one leg, specifically the nondominant one, is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new research

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For patients with alcohol use disorder, exercise not only reduces alcohol dependence, but also improves mental and physical health

For patients with alcohol use disorder, exercise n...

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Omega-3 intake linked to better cognitive health in older adults, study finds | Analyzing data from a nationally representative health survey, researchers discovered that participants who consumed more omega-3 fats scored higher on cognitive tests.

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Alignment with the MAGA faction of the Republican party was more influential than incumbency advantages, with a MAGA-aligned candidate defeating the incumbent in a race between two Republicans in Alabama. Being the incumbent may not outweigh ideological alignment in a nationalized political climate.

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Research found people who had more positive expectations of aging tended to report less frequent cognitive problems, such as difficulty concentrating or keeping track of what they were doing. They were also less likely to report that their cognitive performance had declined over time.

Research found people who had more positive expect...

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Increasing ketones in the blood through a keto diet or supplements may help put irregular menstrual cycles back on schedule or even restart a period that appears to have stalled for good, new research suggests.

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A study found that nanoplastics can weaken the effectiveness of antibiotics and promote the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A study found that nanoplastics can weaken the eff...

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Personality influences physical activity: individuals with higher conscientiousness and extraversion are more likely to engage in extended periods of physical activity and sedentary behavior, while those with higher neuroticism tend to interrupt their sedentary behavior more frequently

Personality influences physical activity: individu...

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Scientists say plastic on beaches can now be seen from space

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Research reveals hidden antibiotics in non-immune proteins | Peptides from non-immune proteins target infections through antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties

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Climate crisis caused half of European heat deaths in 2022, says study

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New Research Uncovers Czechoslovak Intelligence Operations in Cyprus During the Cold War

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Scientists uncover key mechanism in pathogen defence, paving way for new antimicrobial strategies

Scientists uncover key mechanism in pathogen defen...

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Recent study sheds light on why some people are more likely to change their beliefs after being presented with corrections to misinformation | Researchers found that people with higher fluid intelligence were more likely to adjust their attitudes after receiving corrective information.

Recent study sheds light on why some people are mo...

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