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Folic acid may mitigate autism risk from pesticides

Folic acid may mitigate autism risk from pesticides

Researchers at UC Davis and other institutions have shown that mothers who take recommended amounts of folic acid around conception might reduce their children’s pesticide-related autism risk. In the study, children whose mothers took 800 or more micrograms of folic acid (the amount in most prenatal vitamins) had a significantly lower risk of developing autism […]

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Omega-3 may keep gut microbiota diverse and healthy

Omega-3 may keep gut microbiota diverse and healthy

A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports finds that people who eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids have more bacterial diversity in the gut, which promotes better overall health. New research suggests that foods rich in omega-3, such as fish, garlic, nuts, and flaxseed oil, may help to keep our guts healthy. Omega-3 […]

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Whole grains may prevent colorectal cancer

Whole grains may prevent colorectal cancer

Together, the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund have reviewed the data available on the diet, weight, and lifestyle of 29 million people in a bid to discover the most effective ways to prevent colorectal cancer. A diet rich in whole grains may stave off colorectal cancer, a new report […]

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Mouth clicks used in human echolocation captured in unprecedented detail

Mouth clicks used in human echolocation captured in unprecedented detail

Like some bats and marine mammals, people can develop expert echolocation skills, in which they produce a clicking sound with their mouths and listen to the reflected sound waves to “see” their surroundings. A new study published in PLOS Computational Biology provides the first in-depth analysis of the mouth clicks used in human echolocation. The research, performed […]

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Four cups of coffee a day may slash death risk

Four cups of coffee a day may slash death risk

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and a new study suggests the more we drink it, the better. A high intake of coffee seems to slash the risk of premature death, according to researchers. Coffee prevents the risk of dying prematurely, particularly among elderly people, suggests new research. A significant […]

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Endometrial cancer: Potential new target for resistant tumors found

Endometrial cancer: Potential new target for resistant tumors found

There are few treatment options for women with advanced endometrial cancer, which often relapses after developing resistance to chemotherapy. Now, however, new research suggests that targeting a protein that is most abundant on cancer stem cells in endometrioid tumors may offer a way forward. Researchers in Ohio may have just found a new potential drug […]

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Tinnitus could be worsened by antidepressant use

Tinnitus could be worsened by antidepressant use

People with tinnitus may experience a worsening of the condition if they are being treated with selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a common class of antidepressants. Researchers say that using SSRIs could make tinnitus worse. This is the conclusion of a new study recently published in the journal Cell Reports. Tinnitus is the intermittent or constant sensation […]

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Study: Long-term testosterone therapy improves urinary, sexual function and quality of life

Study: Long-term testosterone therapy improves urinary, sexual function and quality of life

A new study shows a significant improvement in both sexual and urinary function as well as quality of life for hypogonadal men who undergo long-term testosterone replacement therapy. These findings appear in the Journal of Urology. Testosterone is a steroid hormone involved in the regulation of sexual function, urinary health and metabolism as well as […]