When fruit flies are infected with the Wolbachia bacteria, their sex lives — and ability to reproduce — change dramatically.
Arizona State University scientist Timothy Karr decided to find out why. What he discovered could help curb…
Category: 5. Health
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New gene linked to severe cases of Fanconi anemia
Fanconi anemia is an aggressive, life-threatening disorder. Most individuals living with this rare genetic condition, characterized by bone marrow failure and cancer predisposition, survive into adulthood only with bone marrow transplantation and…
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Studies point to redlining as a ‘perfect storm’ for breast cancer
In neighborhoods across America, women face a daunting threat from a federal practice that, although it was outlawed decades ago, continues to negatively impact their health today.
That’s according to the findings of new University at Buffalo…
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Wasp mums use remarkable memory when feeding offspring
Wasp mothers have stunning brainpower when it comes to feeding their young, new research shows.
Digger wasps make a short burrow for each egg, stocking it with food and returning a few days later to provide more.
The study reveals that mother…
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Genetic ‘Superpowers’ in Korean Women Divers
The Haenyeo, or “women of the sea,” are a group of all-women extreme divers who work off the coast of Korea. They have spent their entire lives free-diving as much as 60 feet under the surface in the waters…
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How to fight Lyme may lie in the biology of its disease-causing bacteria
Not all cell walls are created equal. Take the peculiar makeup of the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium’s cell wall. It might play a role in lingering symptoms of Lyme disease — the most common tick-borne infection in the United…
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Nitrous oxide recreational use is linked to brain damage and sudden death − but ‘laughing gas’ is still sold all over the US
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans about the ever-increasing and potentially deadly recreational use of nitrous oxide products, particularly among young people.
Marketed with names like “Galaxy Gas” and “Miami…
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People Sharing ‘Cozymaxxing’ Tips Is A TikTokTrend
People have been using the hashtag #cozymaxxing to share their ways getting all cozy such as … More
People seem to be cozying up to this latest TikTok trend. It’s called “cozymaxxing.”…
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AI tool uses face photos to estimate biological age and predict cancer outcomes
Eyes may be the window to the soul, but a person’s biological age could be reflected in their facial characteristics. Investigators from Mass General Brigham developed a deep learning algorithm called FaceAge that uses a photo of a person’s face…
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Ultra-Processed Foods Directly Linked to Poor Health
A new study published in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism has shown that consumption of ultra-processed foods is directly and significantly linked to poor health outcomes.
The cross-sectional study used…
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