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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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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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PFAS chemicals to be phased out of food packaging. Here's how to avoid
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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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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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The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Reveals Key Differences
Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace.
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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.
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First UK patients receive experimental messenger RNA cancer therapy
The British clinical trial of the revolutionary new mRNA treatment will test its effectiveness in combating a range of cancers
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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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Obesity drugs have another superpower: taming inflammation
The blockbuster medications that reduce body weight also reduce inflammation in the brain, raising hopes that they can treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
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Eating Salad On The Way To Mars Could Kill Astronauts, Say Scientists
A new study shows that space-grown lettuce is more prone to infections such as E. coli and Salmonella—and that could put astronauts and space missions at risk.
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This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure. So why are so few people using it?
Potassium-enriched salt tastes like regular salt and you don’t need to change how you cook or season your food. You just need to switch the type of salt you buy.
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The nocebo effect? Six surprising things about placebos everyone should know
Even though placebos have been widely studied, there are still many things about them that will surprise you.
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Appeals court upholds 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli lifetime ban from drug industry
Martin Shkreli served a criminal sentence for securities fraud related to a pharmaceuticals company he founded.
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Caffeine use prevents stress-induced impairment of spatial memory
A study has found that adding caffeine to the drinking water of rats exposed to social isolation stress can protect them from developing memory impairments.
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Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests
A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound limits.
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US to hospitals: Meet security standards or no federal money
Expect new rules in upcoming weeks
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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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Multiple sclerosis genes may have arisen to ward off animal infections
An invasion of nomadic herders from the Eurasian steppe profoundly changed the genetic landscape of modern Europe, influencing patterns of modern diseases
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Even a small amount of red meat can increase your diabetes risk
It’s long been known that consuming lots of red meat is harmful. But new research shows what even a modest amount can do to your body.
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