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How researchers measure wildfire smoke exposure doesn’t capture long-term health effects − and hides racial disparities

Kids born in 2020 worldwide will experience twice the number of wildfires during their lifetimes compared with those born in 1960. In California and other western states, frequent wildfires have become as much a part of summer and fall as popsicles and Halloween candy.

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Free school meals are on the rise in the US − but that could change depending on who wins the 2024 presidential election

Should all U.S. public school students be able to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost, regardless of their family’s income? The federal government temporarily made that possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, some states have taken it upon themselves to make it happen on a permanent basis. The…

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NIH reorganization unlikely to happen this Congress, analysts say - Roll Call

Post-pandemic frustration has spurred House and Senate Republicans to call for changes in how the agency conducts its day-to-day research.

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Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds

Racism steals time from people’s lives – possibly because of the space it occupies in the mind. In a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, our team showed that the toll of racism on the brain was linked to advanced aging, observed on a cellular level.

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Hospital-acquired infections are rising – here’s how to protect yourself in health care settings

A new study from the National Institutes of Health shows a jump in both hospital-acquired infections and resistance to the antibiotics used to treat them. The findings are based on data gathered at 120 U.S. hospitals from January 2018 to December 2022, a five-year period that included the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Federal science funding at record lows

Support for science has traditionally been bipartisan, but fights over spending have affected research funding

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Federal funding for major science agencies is at a 25-year low

Government funding for science is usually immune from political gridlock and polarization in Congress. But, federal funding for science is slated to drop for 2025.

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Service dogs can reduce the severity of PTSD for veterans – new research

Service dogs can alleviate some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder for veterans, according to a study our team published in June 2024 in the medical journal JAMA Network Open.

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Oral nicotine pouches deliver lower levels of toxic substances than smoking – but that doesn’t mean they’re safe

Oral nicotine pouches – like Zyn and Velo in the U.S. – appear to be less toxic than cigarettes and deliver comparable levels of nicotine. This makes them an alternative for people who smoke. However, people who’ve never smoked are using them, too, and youth are open to trying them.…

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What parents in Michigan – and everywhere – should know about secure gun storage after the Crumbley convictions

During the recent trial of James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford, Michigan school shooter, prosecutor Karen McDonald demonstrated the use of the cable lock that federal law mandates sellers provide with the 9 mm handgun used in the mass shooting.

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Pregnancy is an engineering challenge − diagnosing and treating preterm birth requires understanding its mechanics

Why are babies born prematurely? Researchers still don’t really know.

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Male birth control gel ‘takes effect sooner than similar contraceptives’ ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

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Vitamins and minerals that a glass of milk contains

Since ancient times, milk has been a mainstay in many diets due to its high vitamin content and several health advantages. But did you know the exact vitamins and minerals that a 250 ml glass of milk contains? Here is a list of all the vitamins and minerals that are…

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8 foods rich in vitamin D to add to your diet this summer as nutritionists reveal the sun might not be enough

With sunshine in unpredictable supply in the UK, it's good to have foods rich in vitamin D on hand. Here are the experts' top choices for easy eating

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Depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder linked with ancient viral DNA in our genome – new research

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. These sequences, known as human endogenous retroviruses (or Hervs), date back hundreds of thousands to millions of years – with some even predating the emergence of Homo sapiens.

The Times of India

Can your nails reveal hidden cancer risks?

Have you ever noticed unusual changes in your or someone else’s nails? While it's common to attribute nail abnormalities to everyday issues like injuries or infections, recent research suggests that these changes could signal more serious underlying health conditions. One area of study is the potential link between nail abnormalities…

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In a pandemic milestone, the NIH ends guidance on COVID treatment

The National Institutes of Health is sunsetting its influential COVID-19 treatment guidelines, used by millions of doctors to guide care during the pandemic.

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No evidence of brain injury in people suffering ‘Havana Syndrome’: US study

US research agency finds no ‘biological abnormalities’ in US officials reporting incidents, but says symptoms are real.

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In Havana syndrome patients, NIH scientists find no physical trace of harm

The mysterious ailments that became known as Havana syndrome left no physical evidence of injury or disease, according to two government studies.

International Business Times

How Genetic Therapies Transformed The Lives Of Sickle Cell Patients

Their stories are divided into before and after.

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'All of Us' research project diversifies the storehouse of genetic knowledge

The National Institutes of Health initiative that aims to make human genome research more inclusive reports its first results. Some 275 million new genetic variations have been identified.

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How cognitive behavioral therapy changes brain activity in children with anxiety

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health discovered overactivation in multiple brain regions, including the frontal and parietal lobes and the amygdala, in unmedicated children with anxiety disorders. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cognitive behavioural therapy can alter brain activity in kids with anxiety issue

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This is how your diet can tackle menopausal insomnia

Menopause and insomnia often go hand in hand, affecting a significant percentage of women. The National Institutes of Health reports varying levels of sleep disturbances ranging from 16% to 60% in women during and after menopause. Insomnia, characterised by persistent sleep difficulties, becomes a prevalent concern due to hormonal fluctuations…

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Racism produces subtle brain changes that lead to increased disease risk in Black populations

The U.S. is in the midst of a racial reckoning. The COVID-19 pandemic, which took a particularly heavy toll on Black communities, turned a harsh spotlight on long-standing health disparities that the public could no longer overlook.

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