The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a ban on Red Dye No. 3, a controversial food coloring known to cause cancer in animals. Decades after scientific evidence first raised concerns, Red 3, as it is also known, continues to be used in nearly 3,000 food products in the United States, according […]
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We are closer than ever to accurately determining if a person’s biology makes them more prone to major depressive disorder. Researchers have identified 293 new gene variants linked to increased risk, a 42% increase from what was previously known. A large trans-ancestry genome-wide association study (GWAS) analyzed the genetic data of 688,808 individuals with depression
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A daily glass of milk might help prevent bowel cancer, according to a study by Oxford University and Cancer Research UK. The findings indicate that even a small increase in milk consumption could significantly reduce the risk of developing the disease. Bowel cancer affects 45,000 people annually in the UK, making it the fourth most
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Much like a salmon returning to its spawning grounds, ocean plastic is making its way back to its source. In the Pacific Northwest, a region famous for its seafood, researchers have discovered particles from human waste and pollution in the edible tissue of nearly every fish and shellfish they sampled. Out of the 182 fish
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Mosquitoes in Australia attempting to mate are in for a rough time, as genetic modifications are making their semen toxic. This is part of a new mosquito population control strategy being tested by Macquarie University researchers, aiming to reduce the spread of diseases transmitted by these insects. Talk about extreme measures, right? The method, known
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The US Surgeon General has issued an advisory stating that no level of alcohol consumption is considered safe. A report based on a comprehensive review of scientific studies links alcohol to an increased risk of various cancers, with breast cancer in women being most affected, followed by cancers of the digestive system. The review reveals
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At its height, the Roman Empire’s influence spanned across land, sea, and even the skies. During the peak of Roman imperialism, air pollution became so widespread that researchers now believe it may have caused significant neurological damage across much of Europe, including what is now Great Britain. Ice-core data from the Arctic reveals that atmospheric
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Humans are naturally social creatures, thriving on connection, communication, and shared experiences that shape our identities and create a sense of belonging. However, in today’s fast-paced, digital world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become disturbingly widespread. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the widespread nature of loneliness, with approximately 25 percent of
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In 1972, when a pregnant woman’s blood was tested, doctors found it was unusually lacking a surface molecule present on all other known red blood cells at that time.
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Increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables may lower your long-term risk of depression, according to a comprehensive twin study involving participants from the US, Australia, Denmark, and Sweden. Twin studies are valuable for researchers because of the genetic similarity between twins. This makes it easier to attribute health differences, such as depression symptoms, to
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