Sets of metabolites found in blood and urine reliably correspond with how much energy from ultra-processed food a person consumes, according to a new study published May 20 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Erikka Loftfield of the…
Category: 5. Health
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Language isn’t just for communication — it also shapes how sensory experiences are stored in the brain
Our ability to store information about familiar objects depends on the connection between visual and language processing regions in the brain, according to a study published May 20 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Bo Liu from Beijing…
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Biden’s prostate cancer is incurable, but it is treatable
Experts explain the science behind Biden’s advanced prostate cancer diagnosis, including how common it is and what treatments are available.
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Why Psychological Safety Drives Performance In High-Stakes Industries
LONDON – NOVEMBER 03: Production staff. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
To call psychological safety a strategic imperative across industries is no exaggeration. It is a proven driver of high-functioning teams, yet it remains one…
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Biden is getting prostate cancer treatment, but that’s not the best choice for all men − a cancer researcher describes how she helped her father decide
“Me encontraron càncer en la pròstata,” my father told me. “They found cancer in my prostate.”
As a cancer researcher who knows very well about the high incidence and decreased survival rates of prostate cancer in the Caribbean,…
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Selenium exposure during pregnancy may reduce childhood streptococcal infections
Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective effect.
Scientists from Hokkaido University have discovered that exposure to certain…
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How molecules can ‘remember’ and contribute to memory and learning
Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain’s neurons has a kind of ‘molecular memory’, which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories. The researchers have identified a specific part of the ion channel…
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Forest management can influence health benefits
Forests play a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing, but not all forests provide the same benefits. A large-scale international study, co-led by the University of Surrey and the University of Ghent, demonstrates how specific forest…
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Technique rapidly measures cells’ density, reflecting health and developmental state
Measuring the density of a cell can reveal a great deal about the cell’s state. As cells proliferate, differentiate, or undergo cell death, they may gain or lose water and other molecules, which is revealed by changes in density.
Tracking these…
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Advanced genomics study improves detection of hard-to-find diarrheal infections
A University of Liverpool study has used advanced genetic and genomic techniques to offer a major step forward in understanding and diagnosing infectious intestinal diseases.
The large-scale study analysed more than 1,000 stool samples from…
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