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Date: 2025/03/26 - 03:00

Chewing Gum Could Release Thousands of Microplastics Into Saliva, Study Finds

A new study found that chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics, the health effects of which are not yet fully understood.

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Date: 2025/03/25 - 20:00

Colorectal cancer diagnosis before age 50 may raise risk of dying from heart disease

People with colorectal cancer had a 45% increased risk of dying from heart disease within the first two years of their diagnosis, a new study has found.

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Date: 2025/03/24 - 21:00

Diets filled with nutrient-dense plant foods tied to lower IBD risk

A plant-based diet made up of mainly nutrient-dense plant foods, or an equally healthy omnivorous diet may help reduce the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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Date: 2025/03/24 - 16:00

How could dietary choices lower the risk of tinnitus?

Increasing fruit, fiber, dairy products, and caffeine consumption could help reduce their tinnitus risk, according to a new study.

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Date: 2025/03/23 - 14:00

Could the probiotic kefir help fight Alzheimer’s disease?

The probiotic-rich drink kefir may be a potential complementary treatment for Alzheimer’s disease by helping improve cognitive functioning and memory, anew review suggests.

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Date: 2025/03/20 - 22:00

Study illuminates the structural features of memory formation at cellular and subcellular levels

NIH-funded study uses cutting-edge imaging techniques to reconstruct features underlying learning and memory in the mouse brain.

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Date: 2025/03/20 - 01:31

Is excessive sleepiness as we age a warning sign of dementia?

Women aged 80 and older who experience increased sleepiness are twice as likely to develop dementia as those with stable sleep patterns, a new study has found.

Date: 2025/03/19 - 01:00

Heavy Periods During Perimenopause Linked to Fatigue. Here's How to Cope

A study found abnormal menstrual bleeding during perimenopause is associated with fatigue. Heavy menstrual bleeding is common during perimenopause and can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue.

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Date: 2025/03/17 - 21:00

Anxiety is linked to gut health: Could probiotics help treat it?

People with anxiety can experience decreased microbial diversity and fewer short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, recent evidence indicates. It also suggests that probiotics may help manage anxiety.

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Date: 2025/03/16 - 19:32

'White Lotus' Characters Pop Lorazepam Pills, Highlighting Risks of the Drug

In Season 3 of the HBO series "The White Lotus," some characters pop lorazepam like candy, highlighting the potential for dependency and misuse. The prescription drug is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia due to anxiety or situational stress.