Health
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18Scientists find a human-only gene that may help explain our brainpower
Scientists discovered that human microglia, immune cells that help shape developing brain circuits, can take four to eight years to mature instead...
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14One injection could keep osteoarthritis drugs working for weeks
Scientists have created an injectable gel that can remain inside arthritic joints for weeks, slowly releasing medication while also improving lubrication. The...
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16Scientists challenge a 70-year-old “lizard brain” myth
A long-standing picture of brain evolution as newer, rational layers stacked on top of an ancient “lizard brain” may be deeply misleading....
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21Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease
Omega-3 and low-dose aspirin matched the effectiveness of antibiotics in a year-long study of patients with severe gum disease, with both approaches...
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23Scientists discover why damaged nerves struggle to heal
Scientists have identified a protein that acts like a brake on the nervous system’s ability to repair damaged connections. Blocking AHR helped...
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13Experimental eye drops help blind mice see again
Scientists have created light-activated drugs that helped blind mice perceive light again and restored visually guided behavior without gene therapy, implants, or...
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18A common vape flavoring may disrupt early embryo development
A popular vanilla flavoring in e-cigarettes may interfere with some of the earliest steps of human development. In lab experiments, vanillin caused...
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17Researchers followed 400,000 kids for 20 years and found a lasting pre-K advantage
A 20-year study of 400,000 students found that children who attended public school pre-K earned better grades and test scores through high...
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17Scientists tested 212 plant-based meat alternatives. Every one contained fungal toxins
Every one of 212 plant-based meat alternatives and drinks tested in the UK contained at least one naturally occurring fungal toxin, though...
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20Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise prostate cancer risk by 30%
Ultra-processed foods make up a huge share of the American diet, and new research suggests they may carry another serious health risk...
