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Scientists Discover Unexpected Link Between Diet and Lung Cancer Risk

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When thinking about lung cancer risk, most people likely associate it with smoking or air pollution. However, recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between the disease and the quality of our diets. Glycogen’s Role in Lung Cancer Development Researchers from the University of Florida and the University of Kentucky have identified that glycogen, a […]

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New Virus-Trapping Gum Could Help Neutralize Herpes Infections

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A new type of chewing gum has shown the potential to “trap” and neutralize certain influenza and herpes viruses, based on recent studies conducted by scientists from the US and Finland. Herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), which are responsible for causing oral herpes, are among the most widespread infections globally. Despite

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World Autism Awareness Day: Expert Explains the Importance of Stimming

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Stimming, short for “self-stimulatory behavior,” is a self-soothing activity often observed in autistic individuals. It includes repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is typically classified in medical literature under “rigid and repetitive behavior.” This perspective often portrays stimming negatively, leading health professionals, teachers, and even parents to try to prevent it. However, stimming is a

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Brain Waves Transformed into Spoken Words in AI Breakthrough for Paralysis

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Researchers from California have created an AI-driven system that enables paralyzed individuals to speak naturally in real time, using their own voices. The innovative technology developed by teams from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, San Francisco, utilizes brain-computer interfaces that can measure neural activity, combined with AI that learns to

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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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