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26 Feb
Living Near an Ocean With High Levels of Microplastics May Impact Brain Function, a Preliminary New Study Finds
A preliminary new study finds an association between high levels of microplastics in the ocean and increased rates of cognitive decline in people who live in nearby coastal communities.
25 Feb
Endometriosis, PCOS and Other Common Gynecological Conditions Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk
A new study finds women with one or more noncancerous gynecological disorders are more likely to develop heart disease and conditions that affect blood flow to the brain.
24 Feb
Frequent Exercise May Help Colon Cancer Patients Live Longer
In a new study, colon cancer survivors who were very physically active lived as long, if not longer, than people in the general population.
New Coronavirus Found in Bats, Experts Say It’s No Threat
Scientists in China have discovered a new type of coronavirus in bats that can infect human cells, but experts say it’s not a threat to public health -- right now.
They reported recently in the journal Cell that they found the virus, called HKU5-CoV-2, in anal swab samples from a Pipistrellus bat.
Like SARS-CoV-2, the ...
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Utah Moves to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
Utah may become the first state in the U.S. to ban fluoride in public water statewide, a move that would override local decisions on whether to add the cavity-fighting mineral to drinking water.
The bill now awaits the signature of Gov. Spencer Cox, who has not said whether he will approve the measure, The Associated Press reporte...
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Study Reveals How the Brain Lets Go of Fear
Feeling scared? Your fear is a survival tool, but sometimes, it overreacts -- making us afraid of things that aren’t true threats.
A new study shows how the brain learns to let go of unnecessary fears, offering potential new ways for treating conditions such as anxiety, PTSD and phobias.
Published in the journal Scien...
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A Suicide Death Occurs Every 43 Seconds Worldwide
A person dies by suicide once every 43 seconds, and it’s more than likely a man, according to a new global assessment of suicide risk.
Men die from suicide at twice the rate of women, and their attempts result in death three times more often, researchers reported in a study published recently in The Lancet Public Health.
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MS Patients May Benefit From Eating More Fish
A diet rich in fish might slow the progression of multiple sclerosis in some patients, a new study says.
The nutrients found in fish can quell inflammation and protect brain cells, and this might be of particular benefit for MS patients, researchers reported in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
MS patie...
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Rapid Gene Test Aids Brain Cancer Surgery
A rapid experimental genetic test can help guide the hands of surgeons as they delicately remove tumors from patients with brain cancer, new research suggests.
The test can measure the level of cancer cells in a tissue sample within 15 minutes, quick enough to give surgeons feedback while the patient’s still in the operating room.
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