Men develop a greater risk of cardiovascular disease years earlier than women — starting at around age 35, according to a new long-term study.
The report, published Wednesday in the
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Men develop higher heart disease risk earlier than women starting at 35 years old
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Synthetic compound targets malaria at multiple stages to prevent its transmission
Brazilian researchers have developed a synthetic compound that has the potential to treat malaria and block its transmission. The new molecule acts during three phases of the disease cycle, eliminating the asexual form of the parasite from human…
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Protective mechanism discovered in female brain: Switched-off X chromosome can reactivate to reduce disease severity
Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have identified a mechanism that protects the female brain from genetic diseases. Although one of the two X chromosomes is switched off in female cells at an early stage,…
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3 Dietitians Agree on the Healthiest Bread to Eat for Healthy Aging
Bread can still have a place on your plate as you age. We asked three registered dietitians to name the healthiest bread for healthy aging, and they all pointed to the same standout choice: sprouted bread.
Sprouted bread is made from whole…
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'Key informants' report that farmers accept mental health help but face barriers
Governments and organizations that provide mental health support to farmers dealing with depression, anxiety and isolation have traditionally focused on overcoming the stigma associated with getting help—but that isn’t the barrier farmers face,…
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New genetic tools offer more accurate breast cancer prediction for women of African ancestry
Despite major advances in genetic testing for breast cancer risk prediction, death rates remain disproportionately high among women of African ancestry. This is often due to a combination of factors, including failure of existing genetic models…
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Everyday movements are more beneficial for osteoarthritis patients than handgrip strength, say researchers
Daily physical activities play a far greater role in the well-being of patients with osteoarthritis than handgrip strength or isolated motor tasks, according to new research from the University of Sharjah. The study, published in the European…
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A century of hair samples proves leaded gas ban worked
Science also produced a hero in this saga: Caltech geochemist Clair Patterson. Along with George Tilton, Patterson developed a lead-dating method and used it to calculate the age of the Earth (4.55 billion years), based on…
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4 Supplements You Should Take for Better Brain Health
- Omega-3 fatty acids, creatine, magnesium and vitamin D support memory and brain function.
- Correcting low levels of these nutrients is more helpful than taking extra when levels are normal.
- Good sleep, balanced meals, moving your body and managing…
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Why we sleep poorly in new environments: A brain circuit that keeps animals awake
You check into a hotel and toss and turn all night, but your sleep improves the following night. Scientists at Nagoya University wanted to understand why this happens. Working with mice, they have identified a group of neurons that become active…
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