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The Overlooked Organ Linked to Longevity
New research in more than 50,000 adults links thymus health to longevity and disease risk.
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Family Dinners Protect Teens From Substance Use
Shared meals may create space for connection, routine, and accountability–factors tied to lower substance use among teens.
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Nitrate Levels in Tap Water May Raise Dementia Risk
Where your nitrates come from may matter more than how much you take in.
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Anthropic Says It Rejected Pentagon’s AI Demands
Anthropic said the Department of War threatened to designate the company as a ‘supply chain risk.’
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Bacteria May Help Common Kidney Stones Grow: Study
UCLA researchers found live bacteria inside kidney stones, challenging long-held beliefs.
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Saline Nasal Spray as Effective as Steroids for Kids’ Sleep Breathing Problems: Study
Simple saline spray may help kids avoid tonsil surgery.
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NASA Delays Next Crewed Launch to Space Station
Amid concerns about the weather, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 will take off no earlier than Feb. 12.
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Daylight Exposure Linked to Better Blood Sugar Control, Study Finds
Daylight may be a free blood sugar aid many people are not using.
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Why Screen Time Can Lead to ADHD Symptoms
A large, two-year study of 9- and 10-year-olds links screen use with ADHD-like symptoms and changes in the brain’s cortex.
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How the New US Food Guide Differs From Australia’s
The US has redrawn its food pyramid with a new emphasis on protein, in stark contrast to Australia’s current recommendations.
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How a Bad Night’s Sleep Affects the Brain’s Cleaning System
A lack of sleep doesn’t just make you tired—it changes how your brain works while you’re awake.
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Stiff Colon Tissue Linked to Rising Cancer Cases in Young Adults
Colon cancer cases in people under 50 have surged.
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Social Media Fasting for a Week Reduces Depression by 25 Percent
The most depressed young adults saw the biggest gains from a social media break.
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Your Gut Bacteria Determine Whether Healthy Foods Actually Help You
Scientists mapped 775 plant nutrients and discovered that the gut bacteria’s ability to convert them varies dramatically from person to person.
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The Overlooked Organ Linked to Longevity
New research in more than 50,000 adults links thymus health to longevity and disease risk.
|
Family Dinners Protect Teens From Substance Use
Shared meals may create space for connection, routine, and accountability–factors tied to lower substance use among teens.
|
Nitrate Levels in Tap Water May Raise Dementia Risk
Where your nitrates come from may matter more than how much you take in.
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Anthropic Says It Rejected Pentagon’s AI Demands
Anthropic said the Department of War threatened to designate the company as a ‘supply chain risk.’
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Bacteria May Help Common Kidney Stones Grow: Study
UCLA researchers found live bacteria inside kidney stones, challenging long-held beliefs.
|
Saline Nasal Spray as Effective as Steroids for Kids’ Sleep Breathing Problems: Study
Simple saline spray may help kids avoid tonsil surgery.
|
NASA Delays Next Crewed Launch to Space Station
Amid concerns about the weather, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 will take off no earlier than Feb. 12.
|
Daylight Exposure Linked to Better Blood Sugar Control, Study Finds
Daylight may be a free blood sugar aid many people are not using.
|
Why Screen Time Can Lead to ADHD Symptoms
A large, two-year study of 9- and 10-year-olds links screen use with ADHD-like symptoms and changes in the brain’s cortex.
|
How the New US Food Guide Differs From Australia’s
The US has redrawn its food pyramid with a new emphasis on protein, in stark contrast to Australia’s current recommendations.
|
How a Bad Night’s Sleep Affects the Brain’s Cleaning System
A lack of sleep doesn’t just make you tired—it changes how your brain works while you’re awake.
|
Stiff Colon Tissue Linked to Rising Cancer Cases in Young Adults
Colon cancer cases in people under 50 have surged.
|
Social Media Fasting for a Week Reduces Depression by 25 Percent
The most depressed young adults saw the biggest gains from a social media break.
|
Your Gut Bacteria Determine Whether Healthy Foods Actually Help You
Scientists mapped 775 plant nutrients and discovered that the gut bacteria’s ability to convert them varies dramatically from person to person.
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