Wellness
Widespread food preservative yields surprising impacts on gut microbiota
Food manufacturers regularly incorporate preservatives into their products to extend shelf life. These preservatives primarily function by eliminating microbes that could decompose the food, leading to spoilage. Traditional preservatives such…
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The Moving Body, the Hydraulic Brain: Exploring Fluid Shifts in the Brain
The brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously understood, according to new…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life,…
Mediterranean-style eating could strengthen mitochondrial pathways supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health
A new study from researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that…
The Brain’s Internal Compass Stability May Hold the Key to Memory Longevity
A discovery by McGill University researchers sheds light on how memories can endure over time,…
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Heat’s Impact on Ageing Populations: Projections, Vulnerabilities, and Policy Implications in the Context of Climate Change
A Nature Communications paper suggests that up to 246 million older adults globally could face dangerous acute heat exposure by…
Housing Discrimination Linked to Gaps in Colon Cancer Care
A recent study conducted across 196 cities has shed light on the enduring impact of historical housing discrimination on colon…
High prevalence of hip osteoarthritis in elderly individuals with spinal deformities
One-third of patients who undergo surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) also suffer from severe osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip,…
Exposure to prevalent environmental carcinogens has been linked to a reduction in overall lifespan happiness
If improving your outlook on life were truly as effortless as merely saying, "Don't worry, be happy," then maintaining high…
Why do we move slower the older we get? New study delivers answers
A fundamental reality of the ageing process is the gradual decrease in movement speed, whether it involves something as routine…
Root microbes could hold the key to improving the taste of tea
The rich flavours of a quality tea are primarily influenced by the varieties of tea leaves used in its preparation.…
Exploring Pathways to Environmental Restoration: Sustainable Strategies for Cesium Removal from Radioactive Wastewater
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, triggered by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, resulted in a severe release…
The foodborne pathogen Listeria can evade sanitizers by concealing itself within biofilms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight that every year in the U.S., approximately 1,600 individuals contract a severe…