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Swallowing may trigger serotonin release in flies, new research finds
Receptors in the oesophagus lead to the release of serotonin when ‘good quality food’ is consumed, researchers say.
What is botulism and how can you avoid it?
A local artisanal pesto in France was linked to cases of botulism. What is it?
AI chatbot can reduce conspiracy theorists' beliefs, study finds
Researchers highlighted the possibility for AI to refute each person’s specific arguments and to generate personalised content.
Prostate cancer is 'overdiagnosed' in Europe, new study warns
While incidence rates can differ by up to 20-fold across countries, mortality only varied by about five times, a new study found.
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Some immune cells in the intestines could initiate cancer, study finds
A subset of white blood cells present in the intestine could lead to cancer, French researchers have found.
Could space missions mean better disability inclusion on Earth?
As space programmes push for more inclusion for those with disabilities, other Earth-bound fields such as healthcare could follow suit.
Microplastics found to increase in soda bottles the more you open them
A new report found a number of micro and nanoplastics in soda bottles, with the number increasing based on how many times the bottle was opened.
Even mild concussions linked to long-term changes in the brain
A history of concussions, even mild ones, was linked to changes in the brain, poorer sleep and depressive symptoms, according to a new study.
Intermittent fasting may heal cells but leads to higher cancer risk
Intermittent fasting can boost the regenerative abilities of intestinal stem cells, a new study on mice showed, but it also had some downsides.
Just 8 minutes of TikTok content can impact body image, study finds
TikTok content that is “pro-anorexia” can be damaging to young women’s body image, researchers said.
Antidepressant prescriptions on the rise for young French people
The numbers echo “reports of a deterioration in the mental health of the French population, particularly (among) young people,” according to the report.
Researchers develop 3D printed filter for ‘forever chemicals’ in water
Using 3D printing, researchers developed lattices which removed up to 75 per cent of PFOA, one of the most common forever chemicals.
Women less likely to be prescribed pain medication than men
In emergency departments, female patients are less likely to receive pain medication, a bias that puts them at higher risk for negative outcomes, a new study has found.
New study sheds light on illegal online pharmacies selling semaglutide
Researchers looked at the composition of online purchases of semaglutide, the popular drug usually prescribed for diabetes or obesity.
Researchers increase lifespan of mice by ‘switching off’ a protein
In a new study, researchers diminished the hallmarks of ageing in mice by injecting them with the antibody of an inflammatory protein.
New nasal spray could clear proteins in brain that cause Alzheimer's
The innovative treatment, which targets the build-up of harmful protein, showed promising results in improving brain function in old mice.
Why being a Swiftie could be good for your health
A study showed that the singer’s openness regarding her body image issues could have lifted her fans’ stigma helping them to seek help.
Which country in Europe still has the highest number of smokers?
The percentage of smokers in the EU only decreased by one point in three years, sparking calls for action on tobacco control measures.
Washington Post launches AI chatbot for climate-related questions
The US publication launched a chatbot as a way for readers to interact in a different way with its content.
Why do scientists think this exoplanet smells of rotten egg?
Researchers discovered hydrogen sulfide in its atmosphere which smells of rotten eggs, making it similar to Jupiter.
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