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Study Finds Chewing Gum Releases Hundreds of Microplastics in Your Mouth

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Chewing gum releases hundreds of plastic fragments into the mouth, researchers found, adding to concerns about microplastic exposure. A study analyzed saliva after chewing various gum brands, revealing each gram released around 100 microplastic fragments—some over 600. Frequent chewers could ingest up to 30,000 microplastics annually. However, lead researcher Sanjay Mohanty emphasized that chewing gum […]

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Drug For Rare Disease Turns Human Blood Into Mosquito Poison

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Scientists have proposed an innovative approach to control mosquito populations and combat malaria: adding a drug to human blood that is toxic to insects, so that when mosquitoes feed on this blood, it marks their last meal. The drug in question is nitisinone, and a proof-of-concept study led by a team from the Liverpool School

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Researchers Find that Chewing Gum Releases Microplastics Into the Mouth

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Researchers reported on Tuesday that chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic particles directly into the mouth, while also highlighting the environmental pollution caused by the rubber-based treat. This small study comes amid growing evidence of microplastics—tiny plastic fragments—being found across the planet, from mountain peaks to ocean depths, and even in the air we

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Innovative Drug Delivery System Stores Doses as Crystals Beneath the Skin

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Many people fear injection needles, especially the large ones required for long-term medications. These drugs often need high doses delivered through thick needles because they contain polymers that form medication depots under the skin. The polymer content can range from 23% to 98% of the injection’s weight, making the process even more daunting. To make

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Study Finds Menstrual Cycles Have No Impact on Women’s Cognitive Abilities

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A meta-analysis of over 100 studies found no evidence that a woman’s cognitive abilities fluctuate throughout her menstrual cycle. While conditions such as PMDD, dysmenorrhea, and endometriosis can be severely debilitating—especially when individuals lack social support—ordinary menstruation does not seem to affect cognitive function as commonly believed. Historical Bias and Research Gaps Research in this

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Outbreak of Measles in the US Nears 100 Cases

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A measles outbreak in the United States is nearing 100 cases as it spreads into more densely populated regions, mainly affecting children and teenagers. Initial Detection in Texas Sparks Widespread Concern In late January, two schoolchildren in Gaines County, Texas, were hospitalized with the disease, which led to the initial detection of the highly contagious

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Study Finds Yogurt May Have Significant Benefits in Fighting Colon Cancer

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A new long-term study in the U.S. suggests that consuming just two servings of yogurt per week may help protect the bowels from certain types of cancer. While scientists have long believed that the live bacteria in yogurt support gastrointestinal health, research findings have varied on the specific benefits and when they take effect. This

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Study Finds That Common Mushroom Fiber Could Help Protect Against the Flu

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Mushrooms may be more powerful than they appear. Past research has linked them to reduced depression risk, enhanced brain cell growth, and even cancer protection. Now, a new study suggests they might also help defend against influenza. A research team from McGill University in Canada discovered that beta-glucan fibers, found in all mushrooms, might help

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