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Scientists Uncover Hidden Mechanism Behind Opioid Addiction – Discovery Could Revolutionize Addiction Treatment

Scientists Uncover Hidden Mechanism Behind Opioid Addiction – Discovery Could Revolutionize Addiction Treatment

Health
Sarah Carter

Researchers are exploring how opioids affect the brain, with recent discoveries challenging existing beliefs about their mechanisms. New findings suggest potential new ...

At Risk of High Cholesterol? According to Scientists, Try Taking This Popular Supplement

At Risk of High Cholesterol? According to Scientists, Try Taking This Popular Supplement

Health
Sarah Carter

A University of Georgia study reveals that fish oil supplements may help individuals genetically predisposed to high cholesterol by lowering levels of ...

The Secret to Longer Life? Scientists Uncover Unexpected Health Benefits of Eating Small Fish

The Secret to Longer Life? Scientists Uncover Unexpected Health Benefits of Eating Small Fish

Health
Sarah Carter

Eating small fish whole can prolong life expectancy, a Japanese study finds. Credit: Chinatsu Kasahara In Japan, people habitually eat small fish, ...

Climate Change Could Make Fungi More Dangerous To Humans

Climate Change Could Make Fungi More Dangerous To Humans

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Higher environmental temperatures may trigger mutations in fungi that lead to increased infectivity, more aggressive growth or resistance to multiple anti-fungal medications. ...

Latest information on strain, newest CDC data

Latest information on strain, newest CDC data

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Sophie Anderson

With a two-week period ending on June 22, the CDC Nowcast data tracker is reporting that KP.3 positive cases are at 33.1%. ...

New Systematic Review Unveils the Best Way To Lose Weight

New Systematic Review Unveils the Best Way To Lose Weight

Health
Sarah Carter

Systematic reviews from 2020 to 2024 indicate that bariatric surgery provides the most sustained and substantial weight loss compared to other treatments, ...

Scientists Identify 8 Lifestyle Factors That Can Slow Biological Aging

Scientists Identify 8 Lifestyle Factors That Can Slow Biological Aging

Health
Sarah Carter

Recent research indicates that maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle can positively impact biological aging and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and related ...

Mask Myth Busted? New Research Reveals That Wearing Face Masks Did Not Reduce Risk of COVID Infection After First Omicron Wave

Mask Myth Busted? New Research Reveals That Wearing Face Masks Did Not Reduce Risk of COVID Infection After First Omicron Wave

Health
Sarah Carter

Research from the University of East Anglia reveals that wearing face masks did not significantly reduce Covid-19 infection risk following the initial ...

Alarming Virus Evolution – Scientists Identify First-Ever Mammal-to-Human Bird Flu Case

Alarming Virus Evolution – Scientists Identify First-Ever Mammal-to-Human Bird Flu Case

Health
Sarah Carter

Texas Tech’s BTRL confirmed the first human case of HPAI A (H5N1) transmitted from a dairy cow, marking a significant milestone in ...

30-Year Study Reveals Long-Term Health Risks

30-Year Study Reveals Long-Term Health Risks

Health
Sarah Carter

A 30-year US study published in The BMJ found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods, particularly meat, poultry, and seafood products, sugary ...