Quantum networks are often described as the future of the internet — but instead of transmitting classical information in bits, they send quantum information carried by photons. These networks could enable ultra-secure communication, link…
Category: 5. Health
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Balancing kratom’s potential benefits and risks − new legislation in Colorado seeks to minimize harm
David Bregger had never heard of kratom before his son, Daniel, 33, died in Denver in 2021 from using what he thought was a natural and safe remedy for anxiety.
By his father’s account, Daniel didn’t know that the herbal product could…
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Scientists found 3 simple tweaks that cut diabetes risk by 31%
- Those who adhered to a Mediterranean diet, reduced their caloric intakes, engaged in moderate exercise, and received professional weight loss support had a 31% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who adhered to a…
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Lithium deficiency may be the hidden spark behind Alzheimer’s
- Study shows for the first time that lithium plays an essential role in normal brain function and can confer resistance to brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Scientists discovered that lithium is depleted in the brain by binding to toxic…
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Tiny eye implant becomes the first FDA-approved therapy for rare blindness
For people with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), an orphan retinal disorder that gradually destroys central vision, there have long been no approved treatment options. But now, a new study sponsored by Neurotech Pharmaceuticals and…
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Eating Meat May Not Raise Risk of Heart Disease, Cancer
A new study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism has shown that eating animal protein is not linked to a higher risk of death due to heart disease or cancer and that eating animal…
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Mississippi Declares Public Health Emergency Over Infant Mortality
Mississippi high infant mortality rate has led the state to declare a public health emergency.
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Mississippi declared a public health emergency for the first time in recent history, sounding the alarm on the highest infant…
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Tariffs Won’t Secure Our Drug Supply Chain—They’ll Break It
“Imposing Section 232 tariffs on medicines would worsen shortages, drive up prices, and leave patients with fewer options,” writes Pipes.
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The Trump administration is considering massive “Section 232” tariffs on imported medicines from…
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How does your body make poop?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to
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We’ve Made Progress But There’s More To Do
A woman looks at photos of those lost to drug overdoses in Edmonton, Alberta to mark International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st.
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August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, a moment to commemorate those…
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