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Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off

Scientists at Cleveland-based institutions have uncovered a surprising new switch that helps the body make fat — and turning it off had dramatic effects. Obesity

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An invisible chemical rain is falling across the planet

Chemicals introduced to shield the ozone layer are now tied to an unexpected environmental consequence. A new study shows that these substances have helped spread

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The overlooked nutrition risk of Ozempic and Wegovy

Experts from UCL and the University of Cambridge warn that many people prescribed newer weight loss medications may not be receiving enough nutrition guidance to

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Sound machines might be making your sleep worse

Pink noise is commonly used to help people fall asleep, but new research suggests it may interfere with the most restorative stages of sleep. A

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Robots descend into lava tubes to prepare for future Moon bases

Lava tunnels on nearby planetary bodies are increasingly seen as strong candidates for future base camps. These underground structures can naturally shield astronauts from harmful

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Scientists finally explain statin muscle pain

Statins have dramatically improved cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and cutting the risk of heart attacks and strokes for millions of people. Despite these benefits,

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A 20-year-old cancer vaccine may hold the key to long-term survival

More than two decades ago, a small group of women with advanced breast cancer took part in a clinical trial that tested an experimental vaccine.

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Low-Earth orbit is just 2.8 days from disaster

The phrase “House of Cards” is often linked today with a popular Netflix political series, but its original meaning describes something far more literal: a

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A sudden signal flare reveals the hidden partner behind fast radio bursts

Astronomers from an international research team, including scientists from the Department of Physics at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), have found the clearest evidence

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These common food preservatives may be linked to cancer

A large study from France published by The BMJ reports that people who consume higher amounts of food preservatives may face a slightly increased risk