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Highly contagious avian influenza has been circulating around the world since 2020.Ulises Ruiz/AFP via Getty Images The H5N1 avian influenza virus that is circulating around the…
Recent research has found a significant connection between cholesterol levels and the risk of developing dementia. It is not just high cholesterol levels that are concerning,…
Overview A recent report has highlighted the concerning state of Earth’s snow and ice, indicating that various key climate tipping points are more likely to be…
overview Much of the Northeast is in drought after an unusually dry and warm start to autumn. Nationally, October was one of the driest months on…
A recent study suggests that living in a neighborhood filled with trees can have similar heart benefits to regular exercise. Researchers at the University of Louisville…
IIt was a project that promised the Sun: researchers would use some of the most cutting-edge technology in the world to design machines capable of generating…
Vision loss linked to dementiaDrazen Žigic/Getty Images A large-scale study has identified poor eyesight and high cholesterol as two new risk factors for dementia. The study…
summaryStudies have found that wildfire smoke can have adverse effects on brain health. New research suggests that increased exposure to smoke may increase the risk of…
It is widely known that excess body fat can lead to health issues like heart disease and diabetes. However, recent research has found a correlation between…
According to a recent study conducted by researchers from Bond University, University of Helsinki, and Helsinki University Hospital, increasing fluid intake can help reduce the occurrence…
With the approach of a special day, we often find ourselves balancing the celebration of a new year’s wisdom and the apprehension of time passing by.…
Ocean warming threatens to reduce golden tiger shark populationsShutterstock/Podlonaya Elena The world's egg-laying shark populations could be hit hard by the end of the century as…
Jet engines emit large amounts of ultrafine particlesAerovista Luchtfotografie/Shutterstock The health of more than 50 million people living within 20 kilometres of Europe's busiest airport is…
Xylitol is often marketed as a “natural” way to sweeten drinks and foods. Pixelshot/Alamy Xylitol, a sweetener commonly found in sugar-free drinks, chewing gum and toothpaste,…
A new study led by scientists at the University of New South Wales confirms that eating fruit can help ward off depression – but eating vegetables…
Electrocardiogram tests used to train AI to predict risk of fatal heart diseaseGerain0812/Shutterstock Artificial intelligence systems have proven they can save lives by alerting doctors to…
A strain of avian influenza, known as H5N1 or highly pathogenic avian influenza, has sparked concerns in cattle herds across the United States in recent weeks.…
CDC Director Mandy Cohen emphasized the importance of utilizing tools and guidelines to help individuals identify places to stay cool when air conditioning is not available,…
Reading time: 7 minutes Breast cancer affects thousands of people each year. Scientists have shown that many factors can influence breast cancer, including age, physical inactivity,…
The UK Government has initiated a consultation to gather public and industry input on increasing the legal power of electric bike models from 250W to 500W…
A recent comprehensive study of 20,000 adults suggests that time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, may significantly increase the risk of death. Moreover, healthy eating…
Eating within eight hours, commonly known as the 16:8 diet, is a common form of fasting. Christina Pedrazzini/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Restricting eating time to eight…
A recent extensive study involving 20,000 adults discovered that time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, can significantly increase the risk of death, casting doubt on…
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday mandating that ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, must sell the social media platform or face a complete…
New Orleans is at risk of more flooding than expected due to land subsidenceWilliam A. Morgan/Shutterstock Sea levels are rising faster than expected in U.S. coastal…
MExperts say powerful viral clickbait has taken over Facebook and Instagram in Canada after Meta removed news from the platforms nine months ago. Now Australia could…
The automobile industry disregarded warnings from over a decade ago about the risks of keyless technology in modern vehicles leading to a rise in vehicle thefts,…
Recent rains have accelerated land movement in the landslide-prone coastal city of Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles County, altering previously uncharted landslide areas, as stated…
Despite intensive efforts to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), substantial residual CVD risk remains, even in people who receive all guideline-recommended interventions. Niacin (vitamin B3) is an…
The study looked at men who produced less than 1.5 million sperm per milliliter of semen, which is considered to produce very few or no sperm.Joshua…
Niacin, or vitamin B3, is a popular supplement Celsol/Alamy People with high levels of niacin (also known as vitamin B3) in their blood may be more…
In a cross-sectional study, researchers from Chung-Ang University and elsewhere analyzed data from the Korean HEXA Cohort Study to investigate the association between kimchi consumption and…
Bateleur decreased by 87% in 3 generationsAndre Botha Dozens of African raptor species are in sharp decline, and many are now considered at risk of extinction,…
A new study reveals that a spatiotemporal substitution method used to predict species responses to climate change inaccurately predicts the effects of warming on ponderosa pines.…
Millions of mobile phone users have been warned about possible text scams in the run-up to Christmas, reaching a peak today on what has been dubbed…
A study by Boston University researchers found no increased risk of miscarriage associated with the COVID-19 vaccine among individuals planning a pregnancy. This encouraging evidence supports…
Christmas is a joyful time for many, but doctors have cautioned that there is a significant rise in embarrassing bedroom injuries during this festive season.Warning: This…
A large-scale study involving 87,000 participants found that while excessive night-time light exposure increases the risk of mental illness, increasing daytime light can reduce these risks.…
A new study has found that women using NSAIDs with hormonal contraceptives, especially high-risk types and those using diclofenac, have an increased risk of blood clots.…
Higher education students in the UK are at a slightly higher risk of depression and anxiety compared to non-students, new research shows. However, this difference fades…