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Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent' killer?

Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent' killer?

by Florida Atlantic UniversityUltra-processed foods are packed with additives and emulsifiers that strip food of healthy ingredients that could be detrimental to human health. Credit: Alex Dolce,

Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent' killer?

by Florida Atlantic UniversityUltra-processed foods are packed with additives and emulsifiers that strip food of healthy ingredients that could be detrimental to human health. Credit: Alex Dolce,
Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of

Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of
Chinese genetic study seeks to make generational medical discoveries

Chinese genetic study seeks to make generational medical discoveries

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCharacteristics of phase I participants and genetic variants. a, Geographic distribution and demographic statistics of the 4,053 participants involved in the BIGCS phase I

Chinese genetic study seeks to make generational medical discoveries

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCharacteristics of phase I participants and genetic variants. a, Geographic distribution and demographic statistics of the 4,053 participants involved in the BIGCS phase I
A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group centered at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has drilled deep into a dataset of

A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group centered at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has drilled deep into a dataset of
Identify coma

Identify coma

Coma is a profound state of unconsciousness in which an individual is unresponsive to stimuli and unable to wake up. Unlike lethargy and drowsiness, coma is a medical emergency and usually indicates s

Identify coma

Coma is a profound state of unconsciousness in which an individual is unresponsive to stimuli and unable to wake up. Unlike lethargy and drowsiness, coma is a medical emergency and usually indicates s
How home fragrances can impact indoor air quality, and your health

How home fragrances can impact indoor air quality, and your health

by Asit Kumar Mishra, Marie Coggins,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring winter, many of us use fragrances to help create a cozy, festive feeling in our homes. From gingerbrea

How home fragrances can impact indoor air quality, and your health

by Asit Kumar Mishra, Marie Coggins,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring winter, many of us use fragrances to help create a cozy, festive feeling in our homes. From gingerbrea
Extreme heat is a killer for outdoor sporting events—let's plan properly to keep everyone safe

Extreme heat is a killer for outdoor sporting events—let's plan properly to keep everyone safe

Extreme heat is a killer for outdoor sporting events—let's plan properly to keep everyone safeby Hannah Mason, Amy Peden, Anthony Leicht, Jemma King, Richard Franklin,The ConversationCredit:

Extreme heat is a killer for outdoor sporting events—let's plan properly to keep everyone safe

Extreme heat is a killer for outdoor sporting events—let's plan properly to keep everyone safeby Hannah Mason, Amy Peden, Anthony Leicht, Jemma King, Richard Franklin,The ConversationCredit: