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Microscopic view of paracetamol crystalsHenri Koskinen/Shutterstock Children who used paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, during their mother’s pregnancy, are more likely to develop ADHD than those…
Allergens: A substance that causes an allergic reaction. Artificial Intelligence: Knowledge-based decision-making indicated by a machine or computer. Also refers to the research areas seeking to…
African wildcats appear to have been part of the human diet in the Levant 10,000 years ago.NSP-RF/Alamy About 10,000 years ago, foxes and ocelots were an…
Millions of US residents may be drinking water containing potentially harmful compoundsYu Yu Hui/Getty Images Common disinfectants found in drinking water break down into compounds about…
There is currently much discussion about processed foods, particularly “ultra-processed” products, in the field of nutrition. It seems that most people, regardless of their background in…
Saline nasal sprays may stop children's sneezing fasterONFOKUS.COM, Sebastian Court/Getty Images Saline nasal sprays appear to help speed up cold recovery: In a new study, children…
The so-called i-motif is a knot-like DNA structure that forms in the nuclei of human cells and is thought to provide important genome control. Garvan Institute…
Doctors are calling for a ban on artificial stone, a popular material used for kitchen worktops, following the confirmation of eight cases of artificial stone silicosis…
Drinking alcohol is bad for you, but it is often a social activity.Violeta Stoymenova/Getty Images Rigorous research suggests that drinking even small amounts of alcohol can…
Illustration showing LUCA possibly being attacked by a virusScientific Graphic Design The organisms that gave rise to all life on Earth evolved much earlier than previously…
The Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) is a hypothetical common ancestor of all modern cellular life, from single-celled organisms such as bacteria to giant sequoia trees…
A Saiga entered a bar. The bartender asked, “Why the long face?” Saiga responded, “A long nose helps filter out dust in the summer and warm…
Our perception of reality is quite limited because we evolved on the African plains 3 million years ago. Our senses were shaped to help us survive…
Saiga enters a bar. The bartender asks, “Why the long face?” Saiga responds, “A long nose helps me filter out dust in the summer and warm…
It is often said that individuals under 25 have brains that are not fully developed yet. This notion implies that younger people are less responsible than…
They come again with their beady little eyesGeorge Baird/Shutterstock Every spring, billions of cicadas emerge from their underground burrows. Things like this happen so often that…
Hormone replacement therapy may reduce menopausal symptoms and extend lifespanBSIP/UIG (via Getty Images) An analysis of British medical records has identified four widely used drugs as…
Potentially dangerous chemicals may be present in food packaging Pirin Petunia/Getty Images Food packaging and utensils commonly contain up to 68 “forever chemicals” that can pose…
Permanent baby teeth, also known as “shark teeth” Nadisha/Getty Images Seven percent of pet dogs (mostly small “toy” breeds) have double teeth reminiscent of shark mouths.…
New research has found that formaldehyde poses serious risks to epigenetics, interfering with gene activity and potentially causing cancer and other diseases. The study emphasizes the…
byOperations Research and Management Science InstituteDecember 25, 2023 New research reveals that work experience has a significant impact on how employees interact with AI. Employees with…
A new study concludes that a combination of saline injection and ultrasound-guided irrigation in the treatment of shoulder calcific tendinopathy is no more effective than a…
