Explore stories about health, scientific discovery, and the research shaping our lives.
A recent study from Brigham and Women's Hospital has shown a connection between late eating and development of differentiation in calories burned, how fat cells are processed, and increased risk of obesity.
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Researchers have found that Artificial Sweetners Cause Gut Microbe Changes When Previously Thought to Have No to Low Impact
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Researchers & entreprenuers at Linköping University were able to restore the sight of blind people up to 20/20 through Bio-Engineered Corena implants
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A new study found that the Rhodiola Rosea plant's root proved effective in treating Diabetes Type 2 without the need for exercise & insulin in mice models.
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"Shifting the focus" is a gallery that provides first-hand perspective on homeless pet ownership in the greater Seattle community. The gallery, located at UW's school of Social Work building, focuses on our community members struggling with homelessness and, most notably, how essential these bonds with their companions can be.
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It turns out that all of us with blue eyes inherited this mutation through a single common ancestor. Scientists were able to derive this from the small degrees of variation within blue eyed individuals and the pigmentation of their eyes.
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A study recently published by the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found connections between emphasizing spiritual wellbeing and prevention of the development of cognitive degenerative diseases.
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Almost every living organism shares an internal and primordial drive to continue living. It turns out, we as humans may have more control in this outcome than previously believed.
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Have you ever heard of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)? Me neither, but it turns out that this chemical is found almost unanimously in our favorite sparkling beverages including Topo Chico, Bubly, and La Croix.
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Recent reserach has found fatty food impact our brain much more than we ever thought!
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Recent reserach has found certain food additives may impact your lifespan and colon.
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Recent reserach has found a correlation between eating veggies and longer life spans.
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Recent reserach has found a correlation between mental health and the gut.
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Depending on where you live, it is possible you or someone you know suffers from Vitamin D deficiency.
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