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Cannabis Destroys Sleep Quality
A 35-year study shows cannabis use links to fragmented, poor sleep measured by monitors, even though users believe they slept well.
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Genetic Risk for Anorexia May Begin Outside the Brain
Anorexia patients are 4x more likely to carry mutations in PLIN4, a fat-storage gene in muscle and adipose tissue, revealing a key metabolic component.
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Forget Decline: This Beautiful Change Gives The Aging Brain A New Purpose (M)
After 50, the brain starts processing experience differently. The reason may be closely connected to how wisdom develops. The brain does not simply decline with age; rather, it moves into a new phase of development -- one better suited to its accumulation of knowledge and experience. When we are young our minds hoover up and … Continue reading "Forget Decline: This Beautiful Change Gives The Aging Brain A New Purpose (M)"
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The Common Vitamin Linked To Weight Loss
The vitamin deficiency linked to increased belly fat.
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2 Personality Traits Linked To A Stronger Immune System
Certain personality traits influence the body's immune system response.
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4 Wonderful Signs You Have A High IQ
Four things that indicate high intelligence in a person.
Mars' Odd 1,100 Mile Long Cloud Forms in Mysterious Ways — a New Model May Reveal How
Learn more about the AMEC, a strange, recurring cloud on Mars that has long baffled scientists, until now.
Why Big Dogs Die Younger Than Small Dogs May Come Down to Jumping Genes
Learn how DNA changes in 864 dogs may help explain why larger breeds age faster and tend to have shorter lives.
California May Ban Quartz Countertops Over Risk of Incurable Lung Disease in Workers
Learn about California's proposed ban on quartz countertops, a move inspired by concerns over rising cases of an incurable lung disease.
Ancient Bronze Ring Engraved with Alexandria’s Famous Lighthouse Found in Sunken Royal Ruins
Learn how a first-of-its-kind bronze signet ring was discovered in the submerged remains of a royal quarter once visited by Cleopatra and Julius Caesar.
Denali's Chunky Puppy Winner Mammoth Lives Up to His Name at 77.1 Pounds
Learn how Denali’s chunky puppies will train alongside experienced sled dogs for their future as canine rangers.
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Higher BMI Linked to Longer Survival After a Dementia Diagnosis
A study of 4,500+ adults shows overweight or obese BMI at dementia diagnosis is linked to significantly lower mortality risk, highlighting metabolic reserves.
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Can We Predict Hearing Loss Long Before Symptoms Ever Start?
Precision phenotyping combining audiometric data and genetics predicts sensorineural hearing loss far more accurately than standard billing codes.
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The Remarkable Physiological Effect Of Being Around Someone You Love (M)
Being close to someone you trust changes how the body handles everyday physiological demands.
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How Dark Traits Reshape Speech
A new study reveals psychopathic traits like boldness, meanness, and disinhibition drive distinct, complex language patterns.
When and how to see Draconid meteor shower in UK as Met Office shares forecast
One of three meteor showers is set to peak this week.
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Win a set of smart light panels worth £229.99!
This month, we’re giving you the chance to win a 15-panel Nanoleaf ShapesHexagon Starter Kit– Competition closes at 00:00 GMT 05/11/2026
Big potential breakthrough for Parkinson’s treatment as scientists ‘thrilled’
The pill, to be taken once a day, allowed people with the disease to move more freely when combined with other treatment.
An Odd Hole on the Moon's Surface May Lead to an Underground Cave That Could Shelter Future Astronauts
Learn about a NASA payload that will explore a pit on the Moon to find an underground cave that could shelter astronauts during future missions.
Newly Identified 165-Million-Year-Old Otter-Like Mammal Was a Top Predator in Jurassic Waterways
Learn more about this otter-like animal that was likely a top mammal predator during the Jurassic Period.
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