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Lowering bad cholesterol may cut risk of dementia by 26%, study suggests - Research highlights link between low LDL cholesterol and reduced dementia risk, with statins offering additional protection.

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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and risk of incident dementia: a distributed network analysis using common data models

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Exercise as an anti-ageing intervention to avoid detrimental impact of mental fatigue - Retired people who habitually exercise are more able to fight the impacts of mental fatigue, and outperformed sedentary adults in physical and cognitive tests, new research suggests.

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Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain region. The associations persisted throughout adolescence, suggesting persistent disruptions in the normal development of brain networks

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A 180-year-old drug may be the fastest depression treatment ever discovered | A new study shows that nitrous oxide may provide fast relief for those struggling with depression when traditional treatments fail.

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Iconic "rotting flesh" scented corpse flower in grave danger of dying out | 1,200 corpse flowers currently living in 111 gardens and other institutions around the world.

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Female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, regulate T cells to produce a natural opioid, offering insights for non-opioid pain treatments for chronic pain.

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New research sheds light on how prehistoric hunter-gatherer populations in Europe coped with climate changes over 12,000 years ago. Significant variation in regional population sizes indicate differentiated reactions nested in an overall shift of settlement areas towards the east

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A new study investigates how white matter connectivity differs in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Using advanced imaging techniques, the researchers found that differences in key neural pathways were linked to core ASD symptoms such as repetitive behaviors.

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Starfish-inspired wearable uses 5 flexible arms to record ECG/SCG/GCG heart signals during motion. AI analyzes all 3 signals for 91% accurate real-time detection of atrial fibrillation, heart attacks, and failure. Lightweight (1.7g), waterproof, and smartphone-linked.

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New nanomechanical biosensor detects HIV p24 antigen at 100 fg/mL in 15 mins, using antibody-coated cantilevers. Works across HIV subtypes, enabling rapid, portable early diagnosis. Could revolutionize point-of-care testing

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Study found chronic alcohol impaired decision-making in male rats more than females. Males struggled to adapt to reward changes, while females were less affected. Alcohol altered brain reward processing differently by sex, suggesting why addiction impacts genders differently.

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China’s reforestation has turned land-use from a carbon source into a huge carbon sink, absorbing one-third of national land carbon emissions since 2001.

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New study finds that over 95% of sponsored influencer posts on Twitter (now X) were not disclosed. A large number of consumers can’t detect the sponsorship arrangement without disclosure. The consumer-protection regulatory environment around undisclosed sponsorships has lagged behind.

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In the Calls of Bonobos, Scientists Hear Hints of Language - The New York Times

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A new approach redefines the conception of black holes by mapping out their detailed structure

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Improved platinum-cerium catalysts with hydrogen boost performance. Clean carbon monoxide 9x faster. Make propylene 2.3x more efficiently. Advanced tools revealed atomic structure. Could enable cleaner, cheaper chemical production.

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Study: Unmarried adults have lower risk of dementia

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A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases. Conversely, an African diet rich in vegetables, fiber, and fermented foods has positive effects.

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This Is the Most Detailed Map of Antarctica Ever Made - Scientists compiled decades of data to reveal the continent hiding beneath millions of miles of ice.

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A study has identified specific brain networks that regulate the intensity of political engagement, irrespective of ideology: damage to the prefrontal cortex increases political fervor, while damage to the amygdala reduces it

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The Great Oxidation Event (GOE) some 2.4 billion years ago established the oxygen-rich atmosphere that many living things depend on today. Curiously, when it came to evolving ways to actively use the element for respiration, some strains of bacteria had a head start.

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Common phrases, not fancy words, make you sound more fluent in a foreign language. Researchers found that using everyday phrasal expressions boosts fluency perception more than rare phrases in foreign language speech.

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Deporting immigrants may further shrink the health care workforce. More than 1 million noncitizen immigrants (one-third of them undocumented) work in health care in the US. Many health care workers may be removed if President Trump implements plans to deport undocumented immigrants.

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Scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream

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Drone experiment reveals how Greenland ice sheet is changing. Greenland lost about 55 gigatons of ice and snow between fall 2023 and fall 2024. The island is shedding ice for the 28th year in a row, and scientists estimate that it has lost more than 5 trillion tons of ice since 1992.

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Meat-eating dinosaurs shared watering holes with their prey

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New model published in Nature and developed by the University of Michigan and the University of Colorado shows extreme weather events—like wildfires, windstorms, and heatwaves—can cause major economic losses by disrupting ecosystem services, such as pollination, timber, and recreation

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PFAS, Fluoropolymers and nanomaterials, the invisible hazards of cell phone and computer touchscreens

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All-natural elephant skin-inspired fungi tiles offer up to 70% more cooling for buildings | The bumpy surface of these tiles improves cooling by 70% in wet conditions compared to flat mycelium tiles.

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Maintaining 9 Inches of Wood Chips Reduces Playground Fall Impact Forces by 44%. Only 4.7% of playgrounds maintain 9-inches likely placing children at higher risk of playground injuries.

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Museum collections reveal worldwide spread of butterfly disease

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Metacognitive function in young adults is impacted by physical activity, diet, and sleep patterns - The findings suggest that these everyday behaviors may not only influence how we think but also how we think about our thinking.

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A mother’s exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn’s metabolism and brain development. Phthalates are plasticizers commonly found in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoos, soaps, and detergents, as well as plastic food and beverage containers.

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A study shows how food poisoning leads to lasting food aversions by activating specific neural pathways in the brain.

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Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma | Children exposed to higher levels of ozone in their first two years of life were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with asthma or wheezing at ages 4-6

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Tiny Pacemaker Dissolves When No Longer Needed | The new device is smaller than a grain of rice and can be injected by syringe

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Metagenomic analyses of gut microbiome composition and function with age in a wild bird; little change, except increased transposase gene abundance

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Misuse of nitrous oxide linked to rising deaths and hospitalizations. The number of deaths in the U.S attributed to nitrous oxide poisonings rose by more than 110% between 2019 and 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Dutch dietary guidelines could dramatically cut chronic disease rates by 2050. Removing processed meat from diet was similarly predicted to reduce the risk of diabetes and colorectal cancer cases by 18.6 and 8.7% in women, respectively, as well as 24.5% and 10.4% in men.

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Study found that people who were not married were less at risk (at least 50% lower risk) than married people for dementia. One contributing factor may be that single people are better at maintaining social ties. Single people may also have a greater variety of interesting and unique experiences.

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Scientists found many new molecules, some with over 75% of TNT's explosive power

Scientists found many new molecules, some with ove...

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Recent research suggest that CaYABBY5 may modulate the morphogenesis of floral organs and fruits by interacting with CaSEP3. This study provided valuable insights into the classification and function of CaYABBY genes in pepper

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New research now argues that ferrihydrite, a hydrous ferric oxyhydroxide, not hematite is responsible for Mars' red colour

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A new study shows working from home helped some dads share care duties – but mums still did most. 60% of parents want to return to the office, with women citing overload and men missing structure.

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Monkeys are world’s best yodellers - research finds: Researchers discover how ‘voice breaks’ are produced in monkeys, similar to Alpine yodelling

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Newborns treated with antibiotics respond less well to vaccines, study shows

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A study from researchers at CU Anschutz reveals that nearly one in five U.S. adults have used multiple drugs in the past year, showing that substance use is fairly common and more complex than just using one drug at a time. The results were published in the American Journal of Public Health.

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Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts. Over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than Europeans. People with more wealth still lived longer, especially in the US, where the gap between rich and poor is much larger.

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Medicinal cannabis is linked to long-term benefits in health-related quality of life. Patients prescribed medicinal cannabis report less fatigue and sleep disturbance over 12 months. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, and pain also improved over time.

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