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Research Uncovers Two Effective Strategies to Combat Workplace Fatigue

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In many jobs, it often seems like the workday isn’t long enough, but a recent study highlights two effective methods to fight fatigue: taking frequent microbreaks and receiving support from a supervisor. Researchers from Wake Forest University, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and Northeastern University in the US conducted the study, which may determine whether your […]

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Sneeze Simulator Reveals the Spread of Unseen Germs

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A 3D-printed model of the human nose and upper airway, capable of simulating coughing and sneezing, has given researchers valuable insights into the transmission of airborne infections. This information will support efforts to develop strategies for minimizing their spread. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how quickly respiratory diseases can be transmitted through coughs and sneezes. While

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Glasses With Fly-inspired Eyes Could Help The Visually Impaired Regain Clear Vision

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Fly-inspired glasses may bring hope to individuals with macular degeneration. These innovative glasses utilize a design based on the structure of fly eyes to “fill in” the gap in the users’ central vision. Macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of blindness, affects the central area of the retina known as the macula. In one

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Reactivating a Dormant Gene Could Reverse Heart Attack Damage

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Heart attack damage is not only dangerous during the initial event but also due to the long-term effects that follow. Researchers have now identified a dormant gene that, when reactivated, could regenerate heart tissue and potentially prevent heart failure. After a heart attack, scar tissue forms to maintain the organ’s structure. However, this tissue lacks

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Researchers May Have Found a Natural Substitute for Ozempic

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Scientists may have uncovered a natural way to regulate blood sugar and curb sugar cravings, potentially offering an alternative to drugs like Ozempic. In both mice and humans, researchers have identified a gut microbe and its metabolites – the substances produced during digestion – as the key to activating this natural process. Boosting Gut Microbes

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Researchers Reveal Alarming Effects of Sugary Drinks

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Beverages like sodas and energy drinks are crafted to be irresistibly appealing, packed with excessive sweeteners that trigger the brain’s pleasure responses. However, this momentary satisfaction masks significant risks. These sugar-loaded drinks provide little to no nutritional benefit and link to serious health issues such as dental cavities, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

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Startup Develops Milk-Based Targeted Drug-Delivery Technology

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Two University of Nebraska professors have launched a startup aimed at bringing to market an innovative method for delivering drugs and therapies to specific locations in the human body. The key ingredient? Milk. Yes, ordinary milk. It has proven to be a promising tool, especially in the biopharmaceutical field. Reports indicate that genetically modified cows

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Popular Sleeping Pill May Block the Brain’s Essential Cleaning Cycle

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During sleep, the brain performs a “wash and rinse” routine to clear out harmful proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. However, new research has revealed that a widely used sleep aid might interfere with this critical process. In 2012, neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) identified a unique system

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FDA Finally Bans Red Food Dye That Has Been Prohibited Worldwide

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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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Major Depression Breakthrough: Nearly 300 Previously Unknown Genes Discovered

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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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