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Middle-Aged Adults Eating the Most Ultra-Processed Food Had 40% Higher Odds of Silent Brain Damage on MRI

In 8,783 adults, the highest ultra-processed food intake was linked to 40% higher odds of silent brain damage on MRI. The study can't prove cause.

Medical Daily · Oct 19

Ring Returned After 47 Years: hurricane shifts sands to reveal gold; birthday delivery delights

In 1977, a beach trip turned bittersweet for Frederick Morgan Perigo as he lost his cherished gold signet ring. Nearly 50 years later, Alex Davis, equipped with a metal detector, unearthed this long-lost treasure. Thanks to identifying engravings and support from McMaster University, the ring's journey back to Perigo concluded…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Meet Lianna Genovese, an 19-year-old Canadian student whose gadget made from straws, sponge and pipes helps people with cerebral palsy rediscover painting; now sells in over 25 countries

Lianna Genovese, a Canadian student, has created an inspiring device called Guided Hands to assist children with cerebral palsy in expressing their creativity through painting. This innovative tool harnesses arm and shoulder movements, enabling young artists to engage with touch screens effectively. Originally composed of basic materials, Guided Hands has…

The Times of India · Aug 21

A Harvard professor says the slower you walk the faster you age—but following these exercise guidelines could add years to your life

Use this 10-meter walking test to see how your gait speed measures up for your age

Fit & Well · Aug 11, 2025

Canada braces as tariff deadline looms and talks with US ‘chaos machine’ drag

Ottawa is still trying to find a trade deal with Washington to avoid heavy tariffs as 1 August deadline approaches

The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2025

The ultra-processed foods that appear healthy but are quietly doing harm

UPFs are readily available, very popular and often hard to resist, especially when people are feeling pressed for time

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

A huge outbreak has made Ontario the measles centre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature baby

The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2025

10 privacy violations in the federal government’s proposed changes to the Canada Elections Act

Bill C-65, currently before Parliament, would make changes to the Canada Elections Act. According to the Liberal government, it aims “to engage more people and increase the confidence” of Canadians in elections.

The Conversation · Nov 11, 2024

Deadly fungus that killed millions of bats now found in Southern California

Bats are important for US agriculture, helping farmers by providing the equivalent of $3.7 billion worth of insect pest control

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

How the United Nations’ Pact for the Future could help heal a fractured world

The problems of the world, including climate change, ongoing war, the COVID-19 pandemic and other emerging diseases, human rights abuses and gross inequality, are spilling well beyond national borders and the ability — or willingness — of individual countries to manage them.

The Conversation · Sep 11, 2024