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Artemis II Crew To Return With Tiny 'Avatar' Chips That Could Revolutionise Deep Space Travel
NASA Artemis II astronauts to bring back Harvard-developed organ chips to Earth after the historic lunar flyby mission.
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Microbes Vital For Human Health Show Resilience In Spaceflight, Study Finds
The bacteria spores can survive rapid acceleration, short-duration microgravity and rapid deceleration.
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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Air Pollution And Pneumonia: How Poor Air Quality Affects Lung Health
Understanding how air pollution contributes to lung disease can help mitigate its effects on respiratory health.
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Sugar In Infancy Linked To Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risks: Study
Excessive sugar consumption, particularly in early life, is linked to increased risks of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood.
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Heat Stress: New Research Shows Lower Threshold, Urgent Need For Action
New research shows that the human body's ability to tolerate heat and humidity is lower than previously thought, with a critical wet-bulb temperature threshold closer to 31 degrees Celsius.
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Reversing Ageing in Mouse Eggs: Research Reveals Breakthrough with Potential for Human Fertility
Scientists have achieved a breakthrough by reversing ageing in mouse egg cells, a discovery that could lead to advancements in human fertility treatments. By implanting aged eggs into younger follicles, researchers observed significant improvements in egg cell health and function. This innovative approach may pave the way for new methods to address...
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Everyday Chemicals Seep Into Bloodstream Through Skin: Study
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that "forever chemicals," specifically PFAS, can be absorbed through human skin.
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How Sustained Heatwaves Are Dangerous To Human Health
Record-breaking heatwaves across the Northern Hemisphere have again sparked concerns about the danger such blistering temperatures pose to people's health, particularly children and the elderly.
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The Difference Between Night And Day Is Disappearing, Scientists Warn
The distinction between day and night is disappearing in the most heavily populated regions of the Earth, a rapid shift with profound consequences for human health and the environment, according to a paper published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances.
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Black Raspberries May Be New Superfood
Black raspberries may the new superfood on the block as they show greater health benefits than their better known cousins - raspberries or blackberries, according to a new study.
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Black Raspberries May Be New Superfood
Black raspberries may the new superfood on the block as they show greater health benefits than their better known cousins - raspberries or blackberries, according to a new study.
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Climate Change Major Health Threat to Children: Study
Climate change poses a threat to human health and safety, but children are uniquely vulnerable, especially in the world's poorest countries, a policy statement from America's professional association of pediatricians said today.
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Climate Change Major Health Threat to Children: Study
Climate change poses a threat to human health and safety, but children are uniquely vulnerable, especially in the world's poorest countries, a policy statement from America's professional association of pediatricians said today.
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Artemis II Crew To Return With Tiny 'Avatar' Chips That Could Revolutionise Deep Space Travel
NASA Artemis II astronauts to bring back Harvard-developed organ chips to Earth after the historic lunar flyby mission.
-
Microbes Vital For Human Health Show Resilience In Spaceflight, Study Finds
The bacteria spores can survive rapid acceleration, short-duration microgravity and rapid deceleration.
-
Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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Air Pollution And Pneumonia: How Poor Air Quality Affects Lung Health
Understanding how air pollution contributes to lung disease can help mitigate its effects on respiratory health.
-
Sugar In Infancy Linked To Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risks: Study
Excessive sugar consumption, particularly in early life, is linked to increased risks of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood.
-
Heat Stress: New Research Shows Lower Threshold, Urgent Need For Action
New research shows that the human body's ability to tolerate heat and humidity is lower than previously thought, with a critical wet-bulb temperature threshold closer to 31 degrees Celsius.
-
Reversing Ageing in Mouse Eggs: Research Reveals Breakthrough with Potential for Human Fertility
Scientists have achieved a breakthrough by reversing ageing in mouse egg cells, a discovery that could lead to advancements in human fertility treatments. By implanting aged eggs into younger follicles, researchers observed significant improvements in egg cell health and function. This innovative approach may pave the way for new methods to address...
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Everyday Chemicals Seep Into Bloodstream Through Skin: Study
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that "forever chemicals," specifically PFAS, can be absorbed through human skin.
-
How Sustained Heatwaves Are Dangerous To Human Health
Record-breaking heatwaves across the Northern Hemisphere have again sparked concerns about the danger such blistering temperatures pose to people's health, particularly children and the elderly.
-
The Difference Between Night And Day Is Disappearing, Scientists Warn
The distinction between day and night is disappearing in the most heavily populated regions of the Earth, a rapid shift with profound consequences for human health and the environment, according to a paper published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances.
-
Black Raspberries May Be New Superfood
Black raspberries may the new superfood on the block as they show greater health benefits than their better known cousins - raspberries or blackberries, according to a new study.
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Black Raspberries May Be New Superfood
Black raspberries may the new superfood on the block as they show greater health benefits than their better known cousins - raspberries or blackberries, according to a new study.
-
Climate Change Major Health Threat to Children: Study
Climate change poses a threat to human health and safety, but children are uniquely vulnerable, especially in the world's poorest countries, a policy statement from America's professional association of pediatricians said today.
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Climate Change Major Health Threat to Children: Study
Climate change poses a threat to human health and safety, but children are uniquely vulnerable, especially in the world's poorest countries, a policy statement from America's professional association of pediatricians said today.
