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First Study Shows Direct Evidence That Cannabis Impairs Human Egg Quality
New research suggests marijuana use may reduce fertility and raise miscarriage risk.
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Common Contraceptive Linked to Brain Tumor Risk in Women
Pfizer faces hundreds of lawsuits as studies continue to explore possible links between hormones and tumor growth.
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Classical Music May Help With Blood Pressure Control
New research shows that predictable music patterns synchronize with blood pressure, potentially offering a drug-free approach to cardiovascular health.
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Thousands of Newborn Stars Dazzle in Latest Snapshot by NASA’s Webb Space Telescope
Thousands of newborn stars sparkle and dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA’s Webb Space Telescope.
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Mediterranean Diet May Shield Those at Highest Risk for Dementia
Simple eating habits could offer powerful protection for the brain.
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Australian Indigenous Students Bound for NASA, UK Space Agency
‘I hope one day to see the world’s first Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander astronaut,’ said program lead.
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Why High-Dose CT Scans Could Pose Health Risks
Recent research finds rising radiation doses from CT scans could be contributing to increased cancer risk, but there are steps patients can take.
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A Small Change in How You Walk May Help Treat Knee Osteoarthritis, Study Finds
Nine out of 10 people reported significant relief from knee pain, compared with about two out of three who got the placebo.
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RACV Reveals Top Victorian Suburbs for Kangaroo Car Crashes
The RACV is urging motorists to slow down as kangaroo casualties and insurance costs skyrocket.
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Sense of Smell Can Be Enhanced With Radio Wave Brain Stimulation
Radio waves may restore smell, offering hope for COVID-19 and age-related smell loss.
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Monterey Beach Temporarily Closed Due to Sea Lion Takeover
San Carlos Beach will be closed indefinitely for public safety reasons to protect both visitors and sea lions.
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Lost Lithium: Could a Missing Micronutrient Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
Brain lithium levels drop 60 percent in people with Alzheimer’s–sometimes years before symptoms appear, a Harvard study finds.
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Ketamine Prescriptions Surge 500 Percent Despite Little Evidence for Chronic Pain
New research raises doubts about ketamine’s role in chronic pain treatment–and its safety.
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‘Godfather of AI’ Warns Superintelligent Machines Could Replace Humanity
Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist who pioneered neural networks, says artificial intelligence is advancing too fast to control.
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How a Common Food Preservative Could Help Fight Alzheimer’s
New research suggests sodium benzoate may improve memory and reduce harmful brain proteins.
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A Lab Mistake Could Save Millions From Laser Eye Surgery
Researchers discovered a gentler, cut-free way to reshape the cornea—and it might change eye care forever.
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Spinal Cord’s Role in Urination Mapped, Opening Door to Incontinence Treatments
Real-time spinal monitoring reveals how the nervous system helps regulate bladder function.
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First Study Shows Direct Evidence That Cannabis Impairs Human Egg Quality
New research suggests marijuana use may reduce fertility and raise miscarriage risk.
|
Common Contraceptive Linked to Brain Tumor Risk in Women
Pfizer faces hundreds of lawsuits as studies continue to explore possible links between hormones and tumor growth.
|
Classical Music May Help With Blood Pressure Control
New research shows that predictable music patterns synchronize with blood pressure, potentially offering a drug-free approach to cardiovascular health.
|
Thousands of Newborn Stars Dazzle in Latest Snapshot by NASA’s Webb Space Telescope
Thousands of newborn stars sparkle and dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA’s Webb Space Telescope.
|
Mediterranean Diet May Shield Those at Highest Risk for Dementia
Simple eating habits could offer powerful protection for the brain.
|
Australian Indigenous Students Bound for NASA, UK Space Agency
‘I hope one day to see the world’s first Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander astronaut,’ said program lead.
|
Why High-Dose CT Scans Could Pose Health Risks
Recent research finds rising radiation doses from CT scans could be contributing to increased cancer risk, but there are steps patients can take.
|
A Small Change in How You Walk May Help Treat Knee Osteoarthritis, Study Finds
Nine out of 10 people reported significant relief from knee pain, compared with about two out of three who got the placebo.
|
RACV Reveals Top Victorian Suburbs for Kangaroo Car Crashes
The RACV is urging motorists to slow down as kangaroo casualties and insurance costs skyrocket.
|
Sense of Smell Can Be Enhanced With Radio Wave Brain Stimulation
Radio waves may restore smell, offering hope for COVID-19 and age-related smell loss.
|
Monterey Beach Temporarily Closed Due to Sea Lion Takeover
San Carlos Beach will be closed indefinitely for public safety reasons to protect both visitors and sea lions.
|
Lost Lithium: Could a Missing Micronutrient Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
Brain lithium levels drop 60 percent in people with Alzheimer’s–sometimes years before symptoms appear, a Harvard study finds.
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Ketamine Prescriptions Surge 500 Percent Despite Little Evidence for Chronic Pain
New research raises doubts about ketamine’s role in chronic pain treatment–and its safety.
|
‘Godfather of AI’ Warns Superintelligent Machines Could Replace Humanity
Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist who pioneered neural networks, says artificial intelligence is advancing too fast to control.
|
How a Common Food Preservative Could Help Fight Alzheimer’s
New research suggests sodium benzoate may improve memory and reduce harmful brain proteins.
|
A Lab Mistake Could Save Millions From Laser Eye Surgery
Researchers discovered a gentler, cut-free way to reshape the cornea—and it might change eye care forever.
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Spinal Cord’s Role in Urination Mapped, Opening Door to Incontinence Treatments
Real-time spinal monitoring reveals how the nervous system helps regulate bladder function.
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