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This megacity is the latest to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia | CNN
Lahore has become the latest megacity to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia, where nearly 50 million people have been breathing toxic air for nearly a week.
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Polycystic Kidney Disease Breakthrough (New Research in PKD) - 2023
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Magicians less prone to mental disorders than other artists, finds research
Aberystwyth University study first to show a creative group with lower scores on psychotic traits than general population
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Where Do Millions of Snakes Disappear to?
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Ancient DNA helps trace multiple sclerosis origins in European descendants
The finding answers a long-standing conundrum about multiple sclerosis and recasts the modern-day illness, suggesting it is rooted in an evolutionary trade-off.
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Brown, red, black, riceberry: Which is the healthiest type of rice?
There are more than 40,000 varieties of cultivated rice. If you've ever wondered about the differences between all the colourful rices at the supermarket, here's a rundown.
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Wasabi, beloved on sushi, linked to "really substantial" boost in memory, Japanese study finds
A researcher behind a study of wasabi's effect on cognition says he knew the fiery condiment had health benefits, but "the dramatic change" in memory was a surprise.
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Ubiquitous nanoplastics found to cause Parkinson’s disease
New research is finding that nanoplastics aggregate in the brain causing certain forms of dementia.
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For Many Native Americans, Fry Bread Is Tasty, Nostalgic—and Complicated
Indigenous chefs and authors discuss the beloved and thorny legacy of the food.
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Human Beings Are Not Puppets, And We Should Probably Stop Acting Like They Are
A few years ago, we wrote about Joe Bernstein’s absolutely fantastic long read on how we’re probably all looking at the concept of disinformation wrong. As our title said, “most information on disi…
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US to hospitals: Meet security standards or no federal money
Expect new rules in upcoming weeks
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Some deaf children in China can hear after gene treatment
After gene therapy, Yiyi can hear her mother and dance to the music. But why is it so noisy at night?
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'Phage therapy' could treat some drug-resistant superbug infections, but comes with unique challenges
Researchers are desperately seeking viable alternatives to antibiotics. So what is phage therapy? And how could it help?
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The Secret Meeting That Broke Our Food System
Did you know you can patent a living thing? Decades of lobbying made that possible. Now just four companies control the intellectual property behind nearly ALL of the food we eat. We call them the "Life Cartel" and we broke down their plot to privatize everything.
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Major Study Claims to Identify The Root Cause of Obesity: Fructose
Fructose, a new paper proposes, is the pernicious little demon driving so many human metabolisms towards obesity.
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Five takeaways on urbanicity and depression research
Colin Xu and Robert DeRubeis discuss a recently published meta-analysis of the effects of urbanicity on depression in developing and developed countries.
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What You Need to Know About the Link Between Adult ADHD and Dementia
New research found that adults with ADHD are nearly three times as likely to develop dementia. Researchers did not prove causation, simply a correlation between the mental health disorder and impacted cognitive function.
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Writing a Book? Going to Therapy Might Help With It
Sitting in front of your own words and confronting the depths of your brain can be incredibly draining.
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Moderna’s mRNA cancer vaccine works even better than thought
Adding Moderna’s mRNA cancer vaccine to a standard melanoma treatment dramatically reduces the risk of death or recurrence.
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How Can Writing Help With Self-Development?
Writing, when embraced as a daily practice, becomes a transformative force for self-improvement, mindfulness and sharing wisdom.