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Research explains how dangerous it is to crack your knuckles
Do you crack your knuckles? For decades, warnings about possible harm have caused concern about the habit — here is what the research says.
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AI helps researchers find a new way to treat chronic pain
Researchers are exploring a new way to influence pain in the brain so that patients no longer need to rely on medication.
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Combined abdominal obesity and muscle loss linked to 83% higher risk of death
A long-term study of adults over 50 shows that the combination of abdominal fat and muscle loss is linked to an 83% higher risk of death, highlighting a largely overlooked health risk in ageing.
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Artificial food dyes and their potential effects on children’s health
Growing scientific evidence suggests that artificial food coloring may affect some children’s behavior and health, prompting closer scrutiny of everyday processed foods.
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Research suggests breastfeeding may reduce later depression risk
New research suggests early breastfeeding experiences may influence maternal mental health long after the postnatal period ends.
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Research explains how dangerous it is to crack your knuckles
Do you crack your knuckles? For decades, warnings about possible harm have caused concern about the habit — here is what the research says.
Body
AI helps researchers find a new way to treat chronic pain
Researchers are exploring a new way to influence pain in the brain so that patients no longer need to rely on medication.
Body
Combined abdominal obesity and muscle loss linked to 83% higher risk of death
A long-term study of adults over 50 shows that the combination of abdominal fat and muscle loss is linked to an 83% higher risk of death, highlighting a largely overlooked health risk in ageing.
Body
Artificial food dyes and their potential effects on children’s health
Growing scientific evidence suggests that artificial food coloring may affect some children’s behavior and health, prompting closer scrutiny of everyday processed foods.
Why the time of day matters during a heart attack
Researchers suggest that adjusting the body’s immune response by time of day could help limit heart damage after a heart attack.
A targeted method improving early melanoma detection
By focusing on the one mole that does not match the rest, doctors are improving early melanoma detection while avoiding unnecessary biopsies.
These ingredients can cause blood pressure to spike within minutes, experts say
They are marketed as quick fixes for energy and focus and are consumed daily by millions, but experts warn that these popular beverages may place unexpected strain on blood pressure.
Child’s death from severe flu highlights ongoing pediatric risks
Flu tragedy shared online highlights growing concerns over severe infections in children.
Scientists find link between daily steps and reduced Alzheimer’s risk
A 14-year study suggests that even a few thousand steps a day may slow the buildup of Alzheimer’s-related proteins and delay memory decline.
Harvard study reveals mechanism of next-generation herpes treatments
For the first time, scientists have captured how new antiviral drugs halt the herpes virus in real time as it tries to replicate.