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Micro- and nanoplastics in the body are passed on during cell division
Scientists investigated effects of tiny plastic particles on cancer cells in the human gastrointestinal tract, finding they are passed on to newly formed cells during cell division, and could promote the metastasis of tumours.
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Golf, and other men's hobbies, drive a 300% increase in ALS risk
Men who engage in recreational activities such as golf, gardening and woodworking are at higher risk of developing ALS, an incurable progressive nervous system disease, a study has found. The findings add to mounting evidence suggesting a link between ALS and exposure to environmental toxins.
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A Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Colon Cancer Detection
Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method.
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‘You don’t want to get better’: the outdated treatment of ME/CFS patients is a national scandal
The notion that this illness is psychosomatic is having devastating effects, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Most people with coeliac disease don't know they have it. Here are the signs to look out for
Coeliac disease can have significant long-term health impacts but most people living with the condition don't know they have it. There are some simple steps to take if you think you're one of them.
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Ultraprocessed foods linked to heart disease, diabetes, mental disorders and early death, study finds
Eating ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 50% and contributes to developing other adverse health conditions, a study found.
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PFAS chemicals to be phased out of food packaging. Here's how to avoid
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‘I wouldn’t put my damn daughter in these’: Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ lurk in feminine products
This is the first story in a series, “Fighting ‘Forever Chemicals’: Women face pervasive PFAS risks.” Jessian Choy had worn Thinx menstrual underwear for years before she le…
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Long COVID Seems to Be a Brain Injury, Scientists Discover
Some form of brain injury could be behind the symptoms reported by those with long COVID, according to a new study, and adapting tests and treatments to match could aid progress in tackling the condition.
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Why your scented candle could be harming your health
The atavistic flicker of the flame, the soothing smell; scented candles have gone from celebrity luxury to sitting-room stalwart; a firm favourite for creating an atmosphere of rest and relaxation in our homes.
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Sick and tired of the gaslighting
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Virtual reality exposure therapy shows promise in treating anxiety in young people
A study showed VR exposure therapy reduced anxiety symptoms in three children with phobias, demonstrating its potential as an effective, feasible treatment for childhood anxiety disorders.
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The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Reveals Key Differences
Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace.
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Spontaneous Smoking Cessation Before Lung Cancer Diagnosis
We have observed that many patients with lung cancer stop smoking before diagnosis, usually before clinical symptoms, and often without difficulty. This led us to speculate that spontaneous smoking cessation may be a presenting symptom of lung cancer.
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How Much Should a Sandwich Cost?
With inflation affecting the price of food, you might wonder if expensive sandwiches are worth it.
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We Love Writing. And Procrastinating. Running Helps Us Do Both.
The two pursuits have more in common than meets the eye
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Scientists Invent New Hybrid Food by Growing Beef Inside Grains of Rice
As the world's population continues to grow, so too does the strain on the environment.
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New study shows how human-like qualities of voice assistants influence shopping habits
A recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior shows that the more human-like virtual assistants sound, the safer people feel using them for voice shopping.
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Food industry’s favorite ingredient has been killing us, slowly.
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One Simple Change May Dramatically Boost The Effect of COVID-19 Vaccines
Sometimes it's the simplest solutions that get lost in the kerfuffle of scientific progress.